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  • Dennis Teitsma
    … Families Dutch Coalminer becomes National Parole Officer In 1946, at age 14, I was eager to get away from it all. Living in an industrial area in the south of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we had come through the war … a permit was required to butcher anything. They could also have shot my parents for fostering Carrie, a Jewish toddler. My wife on the …
  • Hans Escher
    … of Arrival: November 16, 1951 Age on Arrival: 20 May it be known that I, Hans Escher, was born on Sept. 3, 1931 to Adolf Escher and Paula von der Stein, … down, the “Bahnhofstrasse” was the Catholic Church, housed in a wooden shed, which figured somewhat in my life. On Sundays I had to accompany … Hans Escher …
  • The Ilgvaris Vilumsons Family
    … the minute the tug started to tow us out of the harbour, seasickness set in. The men were separated from their families and required to do … we docked in Halifax. I also discovered the ship was the General M.L. Hersey (later re-fitted as the St Louis). One of the rules on the … it still. When we arrived at the train station in Kenora, my uncle said "Hi!". I had no idea what he was saying. That is how my basic …
  • Tyyne Johanna Saarinen
    … Mirja S. Bishop. Tyyne Johanna Saarinen was only 27 years old when she set sail for the new world. She had $25 in her pocket. She had a small … she could not know if she would ever return to her homeland again. She said goodbye to her father and her 3 brothers. Her mother, sister, and … to the 1920's, arrivals were handled at Pier 2 in the north end of the city, but Pier 2 was largely destroyed in the Explosion of 1917 and new …
  • Hilda Fisher Mitcheltree
    … Hilda Fisher Mitcheltree, War Bride 1916 – 1993 Hilda Fisher was born in London … war zone. Hilda recorded that several of the women including herself sat on mail bags tagged OUT OF BOUNDS TO ALL RANKS, while waiting to be … Hilda Fisher Mitcheltree …
  • Kookoo Sabzi - Naz Deravian
    … for an appetizer spread, or serve with all the sides for brunch. Step 1: Working in batches, finely pulse the greens in a food processor, … except for the eggs and the oil to the green herbs and give a stir to combine. Add the eggs and mix well to combine. The batter should have … copyright © 2018. Published by Flatiron Books, a division of Macmillan Books. These featured authors and recipes are presented as part …
  • Papaya Salad Som Tum - Chef Nuit Regular
    … less than ten minutes once they pick the fruit from the tree. Each family has their own way to make it, and my mom was no exception. … with my mom, there is normally papaya salad in that picture. Step 1: Using a peeler, peel the green papaya. Using a knife, cut off and … 1 cup of prepared green papaya. Set aside. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce and coconut sugar. Stir well until the sugar …
  • Mario DeMello
    … Life in Uganda - Gathering at the Clubhouse Time 0:01:35 Transcript Most towns had clubs, or institutes they called them. And they’re based on the British system. And these clubs were like a social gathering spot. So, the British had their own club, the Goan community had their own club, the Indian community had their own club. …
  • Cescato Aldo, Renato
    … una Regione completamente agricola fino agli anni 1960. Da allora ha cominciato uno sviluppo industriale che non si e piú fermato, le … posto a fabbriche e case. Dal 1945 al 1948 cera un pó di lavoro nelle citta come Treviso - Mestre ricostruire cio che i bombardamenti avevano …
  • Dennis Teitsma Annie vd.Zee Teitsma
    … Dutch Coalminer becomes National Parole Officer In 1946, at age 14, I was eager to get away from it all. Living in an industrial area in the south of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, we had come through the war … a permit was required to butcher anything. They could also have shot my parents for fostering Carrie, a Jewish toddler. My wife on the …

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