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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Breithaupt origins
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the family's 1843 migration from Germany to Buffalo, and later to Berlin. The author briefly surveys the generations of Waterloo County Breithaupts and their contributions to the ...Keywords: PoliticiansIndustriesGermansImmigrationBerlin (Ontario)Breithaupt familyBreithaupt LiboriousBreithaupt Louis (1827-1880)Breithaupt Catharine Hailer (m. Louis)Hailer JacobYear of publication: 1976Historical Period: 1843-1976Export options:Breithaupt papers return to Waterloo Region
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the discovery in 1987 of manuscripts, diaries and letters, now part of the Breithaupt Hewetson Clark Collection in the Doris Lewis Rare Book Room, University of Waterloo Library. In ...Keywords: Breithaupt Louis Jacob (1855-1939)Year of publication: 1988Historical Period: c1850-c1950Export options:Chronicle of the Breithaupt family in biographies
Type: BookAbstract: Translation of "Chronik der Familie Breithaupt in Biographien". Volume 2 contains detailed profiles of Philipp Ludwig (born 1827, usually called Louis after his migration to North America) and Louis ...Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesBreithaupt familyBreithaupt Louis Jacob (1855-1939)Breithaupt Louis (1827-1880)KitchenerBerlin (Ontario)Leather industryImmigrationGermansYear of publication: 1899Historical Period: 1857-1929Export options:Chronik der Familie Breithaupt in Biographien
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogy of many branches of the family, including the Kreuzburger line to which the Berlin/Kitchener Breithaupts belong. Volume (Band) 2 contains detailed profiles of Philipp Ludwig (born 1827, ...Keywords: GenealogyBiographiesBreithaupt familyBreithaupt Louis Jacob (1855-1939)Breithaupt Louis (1827-1880)KitchenerBerlin (Ontario)Leather industryImmigrationGermansYear of publication: 1899Historical Period: 1857-1929Export options:Community leadership and decision-making: entrepreneurial elites in two Ontario towns, 1870-1930
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A discussion of the power of community elites in Berlin/Kitchener and Waterloo. The author reports systematic analysis of the economic, political and associational roles of community leaders, based ...Keywords: Breithaupt familyBreithaupt Louis Jacob (1855-1939)PoliticiansEthnic identityMennonitesGermansOccupationsUrbanizationWaterlooKitchenerYear of publication: 1986Historical Period: 1870-1930Export options:Genealogical chart of the Devitt family and related branches
Type: ReportAbstract: A detailed genealogical chart of descendants of Dennis Devitt who came to Waterloo County about 1815. Other family branches included are those of John W. Hinchcliffe, Louis J. Breithaupt, Harvey ...Keywords: Breithaupt Louis Jacob (1855-1939)Year of publication: 1977Historical Period: 1815-1977Export options:Louis Breithaupt, Berlin
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A short biography including an account of Breithaupt's tannery business, property interests and public service.Year of publication: 1880Historical Period: 1857-1880Export options:Louis J. Breithaupt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A biography of Kitchener's leading businessman, including summaries of Breithaupt family history and business interests.Keywords: BiographiesMayorsPoliticiansLeather industryChurches EvangelicalBreithaupt familyBreithaupt A.L.Breithaupt Catharine Hailer (m. Louis)Breithaupt E. CarlBreithaupt Emma Devitt (m. L.J.)Year of publication: 1927Historical Period: 1855-1926Export options:Louis Jacob Breithaupt
Type: Book ChapterAbstract: A profile of the president of the Breithaupt Leather Co. of Berlin who was also very active in business promotion, municipal and provincial politics, and in church and community causes.Keywords: BiographiesBusinessesGermansPoliticiansIndustriesBreithaupt Louis Jacob (1855-1939)Berlin (Ontario)Year of publication: 1907Historical Period: 1855-1906Export options:Louis Jacob Breithaupt
Type: ThesisYear of publication: 1992Export options: