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This photograph shows left to right, Nikolai Peters and Abram Dick, possibly in alternative medical service in Rusisa. They are posed by a bare tree, wearing their uniforms, including winter coats. The German note on the back of the photograph is: "Sending you a pair of soldier lads, whom you will know, at least one of them. The other is Peters. You can imagine how we dress here. It may not be very impressive, but that's how we look. Am having a birthday today, will be eating "Kalwie" which I have brought." This picture also appears on page 45 of Mennonite Alternatove Service in Russia, and in Nick Peters' collection of photocopied photos.

This is a full-length portrait of Johann Cornies when he served in the Alternative Medical Service on the Red Cross trains in World War I in Russia. He has a large, curled-up moustache and is holding on to a chair with his right hand. The background appears to be a canvas painting of a room with a large decorated window and a bouquet of flowers in a vase on the ledge. The floor is covered with a cloth. "Johann Cornies B.C." is written on the reverse side. This photograph can also be found in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia, p. 112.

This is a full-length portrait of Nikolai and Abram Driedger, brothers, in their outerwear uniform while they were in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia. The cloth backdrop is the scene of an ornamental wooden fence with trees behind it. This photograph also appears in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick on page 116.

This is a portrait of Herman Enns seated on a tree stump in a studio with his right foot resting on a rock. His Alternative Service uniform includes a tall fur cap. There is a wide, white band on his upper left arm. The cloth backdrop scene of clouds and water on the right has tall trees and a building on the left with rocks in the foreground. This photograph also appears in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick on page 116.

This is a portrait of Jakob Wiens in the uniform of the Red Cross Alternative Service men in Russia in World War I. He is holding on to an ornamental stand (slightly bruised) with his right hand and has some papers or booklet in his left hand. The decoration on the stand includes a small vase with flowers. The cloth backdrop behind him is a scene with trees and a pond with a duck. This photograph also appears in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick on page 119. The Russian writing on the reverse is translated as "To: Mr. Peter Johann Cornies, in memory of your friend Jakob Franz Wiens." There is also a note on the reverse: Jake Wiens (Glenlea)

This portrait of Jacob Tiessen is taken in a studio. He is wearing the Red Cross uniform of the Medical Alternative Service workers in Russia during World War I, including a fur cap. His right hand is resting on an ornamental stand.

This photograph shows an outside pose of Abram Reimer in his Medical Alternative Service uniform. The handwritten, Russian note on the reverse: Province of Samara, P.O. Petanov, Village of Bogomazov. Abram P. Reimer. This photograph also appears in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick on page 125.

This is a portrait of an unidentified man in the Alternative Service uniform in Russia. He is leaning on a fence with lush foliage in the background. This photograph can also be seen in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, on page 133.

This photograph shows a larger group of men relaxing on the ground, in a clearing of trees, eating their lunch. One man is wearing a white apron and at least one man is reading as he eats. This photograph can also be seen in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, on page 135.

This photograph shows the yard of a forestry camp in Russia with bare trees showing one of the buildings in the background and the low fence and entrance gate in the foreground. A few men of the Alternative Forestry service can be seen on the yard, one with a bicycle. There are at least 3 young girls perched on the fence at the right. This photograph can also be seen in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, on page 135.

This photograph shows a group of 5 men, two women and 4 children, seated on the ground in the woods, enjoying a picnic. It was probably taken at the forestry camp where the men were in Alternative Service. The men are all dressed in their uniforms. This photograph can also be found in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick on page 62 with the caption; "A picnic with visitors". No one is identified.

This photograph shows a long train making its way to Alexandropol along the mountainside on the shores of the sea. The train has been prepared for the transportation of the wounded. There is a Russian note on the reverse of the photograph possibly written by Abram Dick"Dear Family and Relatives, I am sending you a postcard of our train taken by me on the way from Tiflis to Alexandropol in the high mountains near a smelting factory. It is a beautiful area. I am, thank God, alive and well, which I wish you as well. There is nothing new to report. Best wishes to you, your loving son. Goodbye. I have not received a letter after No. 1." This picture also appears in the book Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, on page 78.

This photograph shows a group of 4 men with string instruments and one with a drum (barefoot), posed at the wooden entrance steps. This photograph can also be found on page 110 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia.

This photographs shows an inside view of the ruins of a fortress near Ksanka, Caucasus? . About 15 men, serving as Medical Service workers on Train No. 208 are posed in the ruins. Abram J. Dick served on Train No. 208. There is a duplicate copy where the ruin is identified as, 'Kansi Ruin, east of Tbilisi, 2 1/2 hour drive. This photograph can also be seen in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia on page 111. See also Photo No. 686-68. There are 4 copies of this photograph.

This photograph show a young unidentified man wearing the unfiorm of the Red Cross Alternative Service workers in Russia during World War I. He is leaning on a metal fence surrounded by foliage and palm trees. His arms are folded across his chest. This photograph can also be found in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia, p. 114.