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December 31, 1881
The Indianapolis Leader
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
Rev. Professor Grant describes the Mennonite community in Manitoba, their self-isolation, avoidance of intermarriage, and the significant role of women in laborious tasks like ditch-digging and field work, noting their thrift and industry.
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A Mennonite Scene.
Rev. Professor Grant in Manitoba.
The Mennonites intend keeping to themselves, and have no intention of marrying or giving in marriage with the children of the land. At first some of the girls went out to service, but one having got married the order went forth that all the others were to return home at once, which was done. As a race they are thrifty and industrious, but their neighbors say that the women do most of the work. An open ditch about a mile in length, beautifully dug, and with the turf neatly banked up on each side, was said to be all women's work. Large numbers of women were also to be seen in the fields.
Rev. Professor Grant in Manitoba.
The Mennonites intend keeping to themselves, and have no intention of marrying or giving in marriage with the children of the land. At first some of the girls went out to service, but one having got married the order went forth that all the others were to return home at once, which was done. As a race they are thrifty and industrious, but their neighbors say that the women do most of the work. An open ditch about a mile in length, beautifully dug, and with the turf neatly banked up on each side, was said to be all women's work. Large numbers of women were also to be seen in the fields.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Mennonites
Manitoba
Community Isolation
Women Labor
Thriftiness
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Professor Grant
Mennonites
Where did it happen?
Manitoba
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Professor Grant
Mennonites
Location
Manitoba
Story Details
Rev. Professor Grant observes Mennonites in Manitoba who isolate themselves, avoid intermarriage, recall girls from service after one marries, and rely heavily on women's labor for tasks like digging ditches and field work, while being thrifty and industrious.