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This photograph shows Abram Dick, 1890-1970, probably while he is serving in the Asov Forestry Camp. He is wearing the Forestry uniform posing at an arbored gate with a bicycle. The name Kathe Warkentin is written on the reverse side, along with Abram J. Dick's address, 56 Wigle Str., Leamington, Ont. This photograph also appears on page 61 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia, and in Nick Peters' collection of photocopied photos, No. 25.

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 photoraph shows a 14 member brass band of men in the Forestry Service in Russia. They are dressed in their forestry uniform, 9 standing and 5 perched in the grass. The name Kathe Warkentin is written on the reverse of the photograph. It can also be found in the Nick Peters' collection of photocopied photos as No. 26 and.on page 58 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia where two men are identified - Abram Dueck, third from left, and Nikolai Peters, third from right.

This photograph shows two men with rifles posed in front of a hedge, beside a man with an accordian, which is described as a "two rower" and a popular instrument in the Alternative Service camp on page 110 of Mennonite Alternate Service in Russia. All are dressed in the Alternative Service uniform, including caps.

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 photograph shows a group of 14 musicians with their brass instruments and music stands, seated outside - none are identified. Greeting written in German on the reverse - Dear Friend! Greetings from afar. Wish you success with the thresshing; how is it going, almost finished? Why are none of you writing; Abram doesn't write at all. Would you at least please write. Greetings again in closing. Fr. Enns? The name and address to whom the card is sent is written in Russian. There is a postage stamp on the reverse and the card has been stamped with the date 22-7-09. This photograph can also be found on page 109 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia.

This photograph is an outdoor scene under the trees decked with flags and lanterns. The Forestry Service men are seated on the benches placed sideways in the foreground with a music band in the background. The men are dressed in their uniforms, with borh light and dark tops. The occasion is the 1st of May Festival. This photograph can also be found on page 58 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia and in Nick Peters' 13 pages of photocopied pictures No. 118.

This photograph shows a railroad train standing alongside other train tracks on a mountainside. A few Mennonite Medical Service workers are standing outside. This photograph can also be seen in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia on page 74 where the train is identified as No. 211.

This photograph shows a larger group of men in their service uniforms standing along a sheltered platform at a train stop. The men are Mennonite Medical Service workers in Russia during World War I. This photograph can also be seen in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia on page 74.

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 is a portrait of a Mennonite Medical service worker wearing the military uniform with a red cross on the cap and on one arm, serving during World War I in Russia. It is believed to be Johann Mathies. This photograph can also be seen in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia on page 72.

This is a portrait of J. D. Fast in uniform, a Mennonite Alternative Service worker in the Red Cross train in the medical corps in Russia in World War I. This photograph can also be found in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia, p. 111. There is a short note written in Russian on the reverse side of the photograph - "To Abram Jakob Dyck to remember our times on Train No. 208. J.D. Fast, Feb. 22. 1917."

This is a more or less, full-length portrait of Johann Heinrich Wiebe wearing the Red Cross uniform of the Mennonite Alternative workers in Russia during World War I. He is holding a book in his right hand. The address Province of Taurida, Post Office Verosni Rogatchik, Kol. Alexandrovka is noted on the reverse in Russian, along with a personal note "To our good times together. From Johann Heinrich Wiebe." This photograph can also be found in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia, p. 112.

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 photograph shows Johann Cornies relaxing outside on a folding chair in front of a low hedge and beautiful palm trees and foliage. He has a large, curled-up moustache and is wearing the full unform of the Alternative Medical Service workers in Russia during World War I. This photograph can also be found in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia, p. 113. There was a small note with the photograph, probably written by Jacob Dick "Uncle Johann Cornies (oldest son) Tante Justine".