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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
Moses S. Bowman era, 1819-1898
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: An account of the farm and family of Moses, who moved from GCT54 in Waterloo Township in 1845 to Wilmot Township, and became a minister in the Latschar Mennonite Church west of Mannheim. Annotated ...Keywords: MennonitesAgricultureFood customsWilmot TownshipWaterloo TownshipMannheimBowman Moses S.Bowman Anna Cressman (m. Moses S.)Year of publication: 1995Historical Period: 1845-1890Export options:My mother tongue
Type: BookAbstract: Materials for teachers on the four settler groups of the Waterloo area, the Mohawks, the Pennsylvania-Germans, the Germans and the Scots. Printed material, slides and audio cassettes are provided on ...Keywords: Ethnic groupsEthnic identityTeachersIndigenous peoplesPennsylvania GermansGaelicGerman languagePoetryEducationChildrenYear of publication: 1987Historical Period: 1840-1850Export options:Pennsylvania German customs and cookery
Type: BookYear of publication: 1979Export options:Reinhart heritage: Germany 1617 to Canada 1993
Type: BookAbstract: A genealogical tree that includes the descendants of Andreas and Martin Reinhart who settled near New Germany in the late 1830s and early 40s. Stories or biographical sketches are added to some names ...Keywords: GenealogyGermansFood customsCatholicismClergyNew GermanyMaryhillReinhart familyDietrich familyZettel familyYear of publication: 1993Historical Period: 1838-1993Export options:Reminiscences of Grandmother Snider
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: A detailed account of a Mennonite family in Waterloo County over a period of nearly 150 years, based on the recollections of the author's mother-in-law. Births, deaths, marriages, illnesses, ...Keywords: BiographiesFood customsElectricityFarmersFuneralsGenealogyGerman languageMennonites (Old Order)Settlers PennsylvaniaTransportationYear of publication: 1978Historical Period: 1830-1967Export options:Schnitz and plum pudding: a family history of the Brake-Break-Brech, the Cosens, the Kraft, the Wismer families
Type: BookAbstract: A history of a family with Pennsylvania Dutch and English origins. Many of its members came first to Waterloo County, moving on to Michigan. Autobiographical details of the author, reminiscences of ...Keywords: GenealogyFood customsMennonitesPennsylvania GermansBiographiesImmigrationCustoms and traditionsBreslau (Ontario)Wilmot TownshipBlairYear of publication: 1992Historical Period: 1806-1992Export options:Separate and peculiar
Type: BookAbstract: An account of the Old Order Mennonites in Woolwich Township. Homes, clothing, customs, religious services and family events are described with simple drawings and a short glossary.Keywords: Mennonites (Old Order)Customs and traditionsMarriageFood customsEthnic identityFuneralsWoolwich TownshipYear of publication: 1979Historical Period: 1880-1980Export options:Some notes on the background of this unique centre, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada: a short series of articles of interest
Type: ReportAbstract: A brief account of Pennsylvania German culture in the Waterloo area, including farming, art and cooking.Year of publication: 0Historical Period: 1800-c1970Export options:The Kosher Lifestyle: Religious Consumerism and Suburban Orthodox Jews
Type: Journal ArticleAbstract: Describes the development of a modern kosher lifestyle for Orthodox Jews since the 1950's. Contrary to the view that moving to the suburbs results in a dilution of religious observance for Jews, ...Keywords: TorontoJews (Orthodox)Food customsYear of publication: 2002Export options:The Mennonite home in Waterloo County
Type: ThesisAbstract: A general description of Old Order Mennonite daily life with sections on the history, life and customs, and architecture and interior design of houses.Keywords: MennonitesMennonites (Old Order)ArchitectureMarriageCustoms and traditionsFood customsWaterloo CountyYear of publication: 1961Historical Period: 1802-1961Export options: