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Women & men seated at dinner. John Coffman is at the table which faces the camera, near the head table; Peter J. Dyck is at the far table also facing the camera. See back of photo for names. Possibly part of a celebration for the Children's Mobile Kitchen.

Women & men stand informally beside the Children's Mobile Kitchen; John Coffman faces the camera. Written on the vehicle: Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Vancouver, B.C. Canada to the Save the Children Fund, London, 1941.

Three girls (two are younger) are looking at the animals & birds which are painted on the back of the Children's Mobile Kitchen. The vehicle is parked at the curb of the street in front of the same building as in 1994-14.1089

John E. Coffman, first MCC worker in London, England during the Blitz, sorts relief clothing with another volunteer. This photo & 1082 state "Return to John E. Coffman, Vineland, Ont." See "England Notes" & CM 2-40-1 & 2-46-1

John E. Coffman, MCC worker from Vineland, Ont., in London, England during the "Blitz." He outfits a young girl with clothing in the Clothing Depot in London. Cf. 1994-14.1081. Note on 2nd copy "1940's London Eng., MCC war relief." See related photo in John Unruh's book "In the Name of Christ" p.116f. Smaller copy (14.5x10) in Hist. Mss 1.1.4.1.1 S.F. Coffman Fonds

Dedication of Mennonite Mobile Canteen, Birmingham, England, May 2, 1941; it was purchased & given to the city. l-r: Mayor, J.E. Coffman, Mayoress & 2 other women. See "England notes" Dec.'44 & Feb.'45. John Coffman's photo.

Great Trek, Mennonite leaving Russia, WWII. Older women, young women & children, eating while encamped beside their wagon.

Great Trek, Mennonite leaving Russia WWII. The woman driving the first wagon is probably Susanne (Penner) Stelzig, Her son Arthur is believed to be behind her in the wagon. Two women are walking beside the wagon, one leading a cow. One of the women is believed to be Maria (Wiens) Penner, sister-in-law to Susanne Stelzig.

Great Trek, Mennonite leaving Soviet Union during the Second World War. Man walking beside team of three horses pulling a wagon.

Great Trek, Mennonite leaving Russia WWII. Man standing with a horse that has fallen down in front of a wagon.

Great Trek, Mennonite leaving Russia WWII. Man beside a horse that has fallen, part of a team of 3 in front of a covered wagon.

Great Trek, Mennonite leaving the Soviet Union, WWII. The wagon train is on the outskirts of a town, visible in the background.

Great Trek, Mennonite leaving Russia WWII. Man on a one-horse cutter, back to the camera. A young woman, facing the camera walks past him.

Negative also & 2nd copy (18x12.5). Great Trek, Mennonites leaving Soviet Union, Second World War. Woman at reins of wagon, man guides at side on mud road. Also children & young people.

Great Trek, Mennonite leaving Russia WWII. Women driving the teams pulling wagons. Starting out at the beginning of the day?