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… to as being very lonely. Nevertheless, she spent many happy holidays on her grandmother's farm where she played with her cousins in a … landed a job was a great feat. Now this is where Irmgard's destiny comes into play. She was asked to stand in as a bridesmaid. The … town, Marburg/Lahn. Without the presence of a husband, shortages of food, heat and water and constant air raids and nightly visits to …
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… of displaced souls. It was mid afternoon of a mostly sunny autumn day and the shadows were distinct. I remember certain details of my … alternate days. She was happily chewing as I watched a swirl of inky, oily water appear between the side of the ship and the wharf. By … and boiled potatoes. Every bench was packed with hungry people but the food was plentiful and good and we all ate heartily. As a nine year old …
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… wage for one year. In 1925 the family moved to a farm near Two Hills, Alberta which they rented for two years. In 1926 Steve was born. … near Kaleland. With the help of family and friends a two room log house and log chicken coop were built. The roof was thatched with …
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… fifties. There were a lot of people in Holland talking about "going to Canada." Many people were looking for a new start in life, a new … of English. When the time came near for our departure, we had movers come to pack our furniture into a large crate. We slept on the floor … so and borrowed things from neighbours to keep us supplied until the day of our departure. Then came the day to say good-bye to my friends …
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… year. July 1, 2024 marked 25 years since we opened our doors, welcoming visitors to the National Historic site that would become today’s … concluded its run here at the Museum in January, and in April of 2026, travels to the Joseph Brandt Museum in Burlington, Ontario, the … French) For centuries now, newcomers have adapted recipes and ingredients to their new situation in Canada to some very delicious results. …
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… a daycare unit which entertained six of the children for part of the day. Tony and Len, however, were considered too old for daycare, so … from the control room to the lifeboats to the engine room. The food was great. There was plenty of Dutch food and treats plus lots of … weeks later. Dad had a job working for a farmer for the summer. The house they were living in was not suitable for winter so in the fall of …
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Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Holland Date of Arrival: Thursday, May 29, 1952 Port of Entry: Pier 21, Halifax, NS Leonardus Streng (Len) (born 1908) and Adriana Streng (van Rhijn) (Jane) (born 1911) Children: Len, Tony, Corrie, Mary, Beth, Jane, John, Jack Len and Jane Streng (Dad and …
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… MY IMMIGRATION STORY April 27, 1959 was the day I arrived in Halifax, Canada along with my mother Maria and sister … economic constraints. We left Venice on a clear, sunny and warm spring day. My godmother, one of my mother’s best friends, accompanied us to … couldn’t face seeing us leave and opted to say good bye at their house. We all knew that it was very likely that we wouldn’t see some of …
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… few hours notice to leave her home of Birkenhead, England, as someone else scheduled to leave had become ill and she was asked to be ready as … her death. Her daughter Jacqueline now resides in Colombus, Ohio, USA. She has another daughter, Betty, living in Halifax County and a …
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… on February 16, 1952. Grete was seasick the whole trip except for one day and therefore spent almost all her time in the cabin. Anngret was … and Guenther was fortunate to not have been seasick at all. The food on the ship was good. Most passengers on the ship were from … to work unlimited overtime. Grete found a room in a rooming house (an attic room in Cabbagetown) and they slept and sat on the …