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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
In pioneer days
Type: BookAbstract: A Canadian elementary school reader which contains three sections relating to the county. A chapter entitled "Waterloo: the first settlement back from the lake," beginning on page 181, recounts the ...Keywords: EducationCorrespondencePennsylvania GermansMennonitesWaterloo TownshipDumfries North TownshipWaterlooSettlersBricker SamuelSchoerg JosephYear of publication: 1926Historical Period: 1799-c1830Export options:The Mennonites of Waterloo County
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the religion, education, dress, architecture and farming techniques of Old Order Mennonites in Waterloo County. The authors discuss threats to this lifestyle from urbanization and ...Keywords: AcculturationEthnic groupsEthnic identityCustoms and traditionsMennonites (Old Order)ReligionMennonitesAgricultureGerman languageEducationYear of publication: 1970Historical Period: 1800-1970Export options: