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• W2597089968 abstract "Ilona Shulman Spaar. Swiss Immigration Canada--Achievements, Testimonies, Relations. Vancouver: Consulate General of Switzerland, 2013. 221 pp. Appendix. Notes. Selected Bibliography. $25.00 he. For the Consulate General of Switzerland in Vancouver, on the occasion of the Consulate's 100th anniversary, Dr. Ilona Shulman Spaar explored the broad topic of Swiss immigration Canada. Though initially looking explore Swiss impressions on the Western Canadian landscape, the interconnected nature of migration coupled with the sheer volume of available and largely unstudied documentation made it worthwhile for Dr. Shulman Spaar broaden her focus include of Canada. Understanding that researchers face many difficulties when examining the challenging subject of history, Dr. Shulman Spaar cautions us at the outset understand that though documents and archival materials often form the foundation of scholarly exploration, they do not necessarily reflect the full spectrum of historical experience. Her intention with this volume is find strategies that enhance a more balanced and fuller representation of the lives and contributions of all kinds of immigrants, past and present (XVI). The volume sketches the lives and paths of the many Swiss immigrants Canada from the late 16th century today using text, diagrams, photographs and other archival materials. The contributions of academics, artists, athletes, bankers, bakers, business people, doctors, entrepreneurs, farmers, fur traders, hoteliers, jewellers, miners, politicians, publishers, mercenaries, mountain guides, scientists, watch-makers, etc., Canadian society are detailed chronologically or curated in chapters such as Chapter 10, Arts and Artists and Chapter 11, Sports and Outdoors. Diplomatic, consular and economic relations between Switzerland and Canada receive due attention. Swiss-Canadian community life and clubs are discussed at length; newspapers and other media are mentioned peripherally. The invaluable expertise of Swiss mountain guides and their contribution Canadian mountain culture is explored comprehensively and competently by the author who has previously published on the subject. Of particular note is the fifth chapter devoted Swiss humanitarian work in Canada. The chapter looks at internment camps in Canada during both the First and Second World Wars as well as Swiss engagement with these internment camps: the major role was conduct camp inspections and to ensure compliance with the regulations and international rules of the Hague Convention and Geneva Conventions respectively (80). Beyond general observations about conditions in the camps, spirituality, education and recreation, among other concerns, were be taken into consideration. During World War II, Hermann Boeschenstein, a prominent professor of Germanic Studies at the University of Toronto, was arrested at home in Toronto, but was soon released since he was able explain that he was Swiss (a neutral country) and not German. …" @default.
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