(1991) 40th ANNIVERSARY BOOKLET, 28pp $5.00
A brief history of the Society and its activities 1951 to 1991
(2001) 50th ANNIVERSARY BOOKLET, An update of the 40th
anniversary booklet, 1951 - 2001 48pp $5.00
VIDEOS PRODUCED BY THE ONT PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FOLKLORE SOCIETY
Now on DVD ( prices do not include postage)
NO BORDERS, The story of the Pennsylvania German Mennonite
migration to York County that began in 1803. This is a 30 minute
video plus 60 minutes of interviews with descendents of the early settlers $20.00
.
CORN WHEAT & MAPLE SYRUP, From Pennsylvania to York County
in 1800 and back to Pennsylvania in 1998.
The story of one Pennsylvania German family's migration. Approx 30 min. $20.00
GRAND DECISION, Follow the journey of the Pennsylvania German
immigrants fromthe valleys of Switzerland to Waterloo Township in the
upper Grand Valley in Ontario.They found affordable agricultural land and
a guarantee of religious freedom.The journey was demanding
but the rewards fulfilling. And they are stiil here. $20.00
THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN FOLKLORE SOCIETY OF ONTARIO
Canadian / German Folklore Publications
Further information on the Society including membership books and Videos and New Cards
may be obtained by contacting Lorne Smith at 10292 McCowam Rd.Markham on L3p 3J3 Or
by Fax at 905 640 9394 Or Email Lorne Smith
may be obtained by contacting Lorne Smith at 10292 McCowam Rd.Markham on L3p 3J3 Or
by Fax at 905 640 9394 Or Email Lorne Smith
Vol 1
(1961) COLLECTION OF ESSAYS, Outlining the history of the
Pennsylvania German Community. in Ontario 144 pp $1000
Vol 2
(1967) THE PENNSYLVANIA GERMANS, An Interpretation by A.C. Baugher
Of early Settlements in Waterloo Township by Ivan Groh.
FRAKTUR DESIGN IN COLOUR ON TITLE PAGE by Anton Novak. 96 pp $2.00
Vol 3
(1970) THE STORY OF "HANNES & LEVI", By Ivan Groh .
A historical novel focused on the everyday life & times of John Baer 1804-1894
A gifted Mennonite minister ordained in 1838 by Bishop Benjamin Eby
in the Waterloo Settlement $4.00
Vol 4
(1971) PIONEERS of WATERLOO 1799-1889, By Ivan Groh,
Historical facts in an interesting format. 148 pp $4.00
Vol 5
(1975) HISTORY of the COMMUNITY AROUND BLOOMINGDALE
Locally known as Schneiders' Corner. This book is the story of a farm owned
by the nine Children of Waterloo Township Pioneer Jacob Schneider
1805-1868. Compiled by Vera & Olive Schweitzer for the Women's Institute
"Tweedsmuir History" . 96 photos of families and farm buildings. 292pp $10.00
Vol 6
1977) PIONEER HAMLETS of YORK, Excellent history of 22 cross-road
hamlets and pioneer settlements, mainly in Markham and Vaughan Townships,
north of present day Toronto 'compiled by members of the York Chapter.
200pp $10.00
pp
1979) TAILS OF THE TWENTY An informative History of the
Pennsylvania German community around the "Twenty Mile Creek"
in the Vineland/Jordan area. 188 pp $10.00
Vol 8
(1982) SAMUEL FRY the WEAVER & MENNONITES OF THE TWENTY.
A Historical novel by B. Coffman based on facts of the early Pennsylvania
German Mennonite settlement in the Vineland--Jordan area. 272 pp $10.00
Vol 9
(1985) MORE PIONEER HAMLETS of YORK, A history of pioneer
cross-road hamlets, mainly in Markham and Vaughan Townships, north of Toronto
swallowed up by urban spawl. 207 pp $10.00
Vol 10
(1986) THREE PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN PIONEER HOMESTEADS in ONTARIO
The Families and their way of life. Well illustrated with 40 photos
some coloured an attractiv coffee table book. Co-authors Albert Hunsberger
& Lorna Bergey 80pp $10.00
Vol 11
GERMAN DIALECT IN WATERLOO CO By Dr.Kathryn Burridge 159 pp $10.00
Vol 12
(1991) AT YOUR OWN RISK 150 recipes for Home Remedies with
Pen sketches by Paul Burkholder. $10.00
Vol 13
(1995) THOSE ENTERPRISING PENNSYLVANIA GERMANS,
Documents of multi-generation enterprises of Pennsylvania German
Families in Ontario. 253 pp $10.00
Vol 14
(1997) A HOUSE of DREAMS: From Wellesley to Hespeler,
A Local History "with a dash of romance". Author Fred Habermehl.
The story of his great-grandmother, from a Pennsylvania German
Mennonite family married to a Roman Catholic immigrant. 136 pp $10.00
Vol 15
(2002) DIARIES OF OUR PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN ANCESTORS,
1816 – 1925 Fascinating accounts of the life and travels of our Pennsylvania
German ancestors, as recorded in their diaries and letters. 117 pp $10.00
Vol 16
(2003) CHECK REIN: A JOURNEY OF REMEMBERING,
An interesting account of growing up in the Isaac Baker family under the
influence of five denominations including Old Order Mennonite and Babtist.
Her father’s harness making business is described in some detail.
Author Ruth (Baker) Reesor . $20.00
Vol 17
(2004) THE CONESTOGA TRAIL PENNSYLVANIA TO UPPER CANADA ,
German families who came to the Twenty, Waterloo and York in the early
1800s. A modern day travel guide a revisit of the trail is included.
Author Lorne R. Smith . $10.00
Vol.18
(2007) EARLY LIFE & TIMES IN THE TWENTY INCLUDING
THE LIFE & LEGACY OF SAMUEL FRY,
This is the story of the founding of “The Twenty”, the community of the
Vineland / Jordan,Area. The legacy of Samuel Fry “the "Weaver”
and the first school house. Authors: Benjamin E. Jansen and
Larry Rittenhouse. 84 pp $10.00