- CA MAO Hist.Mss.1.343-06
- Item
- [1942 or 1943]
Bunk beds and personal effects of Alternative Service workers at Montreal River
Unknown
Bunk beds and personal effects of Alternative Service workers at Montreal River
Unknown
Young man reading by the stove
A young man, possibly Jacob Neufeld, reading by a wood stove at Montreal River
Alternative Service workers digging on a hillside
Unknown
Unknown
Clearing snow off a camp building roof
Four Alternative Service workers clearing snow off a camp building roof
Unknown
Colourized photograph of Montreal River camp
Part of Elmon Bender fonds
A colourized photograph of the Montreal River camp in a birch bark frame, probably made by Elmon Bender
John H. Dick doing a headstand
Part of Elmon Bender fonds
John H. Dick doing a headstand
Part of Elmon Bender fonds
Montreal River camp dining hall set for a meal. The blackboard in the background outlines a timetable for use of the recreation hall.
Part of Elmon Bender fonds
A group of young men in aprons pose at Montreal River. Probably the men on kitchen duty at the camp. Tinned food and kitchen knives are arranged in the snow in front of the group.
Part of Elmon Bender fonds
A group of young men, probably the kitchen staff, pose behind tables set for a meal in the Montreal River dining hall
Part of Elmon Bender fonds
Ovens in the kitchen at Montreal River. Probably wood or coal fired.
Montreal River COs and staff, winter 1942/1943
Part of Elmon Bender fonds
Alternative Service workers ("COs" or conscientious objectors) and staff in a group photograph
Amish Mennonites at Montreal River
Part of Elmon Bender fonds
Written on back: "Amish Mennonite Boys: East Zorra, Steinman, Maple View, Poole." Alternative Service workers from Amish Mennonite congregations in Ontario.
Interior of chapel and recreation hall
Part of Elmon Bender fonds
Part of Elmon Bender fonds
A homemade calendar for the year 1942 featuring a picture of the Montreal River work camp. Probably made by Elmon Bender.