Halbstadt (Molotschna, Russia)

The view of the back of the house, where the

CA MAO M2004F 20
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1911

The view of the back of the house, where the family of Jakob and Maria Fehderau would often sit on the green benches. The well for drinking water is to the right of the photo. On the verandah there seems to be a young boy holding a guitar.

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The consumer store in Halbstadt

CA MAO M2004F 63
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1911

The consumer store closest to the home of Nicholas J. Fehderau.

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Portrait of Eugen Rimorenko, friend of N.J. Fehderau

CA CMBS NP164-4-61
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1911-1917

Part of Molotschna Colony Photograph Collection

This photo is of Eugen Rimorenko, a Russian friend of Nicholas J. Fehderau.

Nicholas J. Fehderau’s second oldest sister,

CA MAO M2004F 13
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1912

Nicholas J. Fehderau’s second oldest sister, Tina. As a young woman, Tina spent a year in Plauen, Vogtland, Germany at Housekeeping School (ca 1915). While there she learned about photography. On her return to the Ukraine, Tina took great pleasure in taking and developing her own pictures. Some of the following casual family poses were likely taken by her. See From the Heights into the Depths, p.69

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The interior of the Mennonite Brethren meeting

CA MAO M2004F 71
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1912

The interior of the Mennonite Brethren meeting house decorated with various displays of fruit.

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Interior of the Mennonite Brethren meeting house

CA CMBS NP164-4-71
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[1912?]

Part of Molotschna Colony Photograph Collection

This photo is of the interior of the Mennonite Brethren meeting house decorated with various displays of fruit.

Mennonite court

CA MHSBC 112-16-4-2018.002.014
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[1912-?]

Part of John B Toews fonds

Mennonite court in session at Halbstadt, Russia. The members of the court were elected at the District assembly.

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Jakob Dyck, brother-in-law of Nicholas J.

CA MAO M2004F 56
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1913

Jakob Dyck, brother-in-law of Nicholas J. Fehderau, on the right of the photo, greeting a friend on Jakob Dyck's property.

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The home of Jacob and Sara Dyck

CA CMBS NP152-2-15
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[1913?]

Part of Nicholas J. Fehderau Photograph Collection

This is a photo of a gathering of people at the front porch of the Jacob and Sara Dyck house in Halbstadt. The Dycks were the parents of Jasch (Tent missionary) and Hans (medical doctor) who married Fehderau sisters, Tina and Liese.

Part of Fehderau family in their 7-seater car

CA CMBS NP164-4-27
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ca. 1913

Part of Molotschna Colony Photograph Collection

This photo is of some of the Fehderau family in their 7-seater Opel automobile.
L-R: Manja, Father Fehderau, Peter (behind the wheel), Nicholas J. Fehderau, and Jascha.

Group of young people at home of Jakob Dyck

CA CMBS NP164-4-57
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[1913?]

Part of Molotschna Colony Photograph Collection

This photo is of a group of young people at the home of Jakob and Sara (Reimer) Dyck. Their son, Jacob, became brother-in-law to Nicholas J. Fehderau, marrying Nicholas's sister, Tina.

Some of the Fehderau family in their automobile

CA MAO M2004F 27
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1913

Some of the Fehderau family in their 7-seater Opel automobile. From left to right: Manja, Father Fehderau, Peter (behind the wheel), Nicholas J. Fehderau, and Jascha.

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