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This is a photograph of the countryside in Russia, probably near the a forestry camp, showing a wide dirt road with bare trees. There is a larger building at the bottom of the road and a small cottage on the right slope. The background is treed with some open fields.

This photograph seems to show five men in Alternative Service uniforms sitting around a table with arms folded, but it is in fact one who sat in five different locations. This was a unique form of photography chosen by a number of Mennonite service men. The translation of the German note on the reverse of the photograph: Dear Brother. Wishing you the best of health, that I, with thanks and praise to God am also enjoying again. A Russian word (possibly the location is on the left top corner with the date 1916. By the time you receive this card it will probably soon be Easter. Wishing all of you there a joyful and blessed holiday. If I am not mistaken you will recognize one person on this picture. If so, write and and tell me which one it is. If you should meet Peter Neufeld or Jakob Klassen there, greet them. With heartfelt greetings, I remain your brother, Johann. This photograph can also be found in the book by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia on page 140.

This photograph is described on page 63 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia as "Medics on the Medical Train No. 208 ARZU at the ruins of a fortress near the Station Ksanka. View of the insides of the ruins." This is probably the translation of the Russian note written on the reverse of this picture. The alternative service men are perched at various heights on the ruins and also gathered in the rocky inside level.

This photograph shows Dietrich Sawatzky in his uniform in the Alternative Service in Russia. The cloth backdrop consists of a draped window. He has his left arm leaning on a stand. This photograph can also be found in the book by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia on page 141,

This photograph shows Heinrich Warkentin and Peter Sawatzky posed on the steps in front of a building with many glass windows, amidst decorative tropical plants. The two men served in the phylloxera unit which was organized to help control insects in the vineyards of southern Crimea during their time in the Alternative Forestry Service. This photograph can also be found in the book by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia on page 66.

This photograph shows Peter Schroeder leaning on a sapling behind a bench at the entrance to a building at the Forestry Camp in the Crimea. He is dressed in a dark suit, with a vest and pocket watch and a white shirt and tie, and a cap The Russian words written on the reverse are "My service comrade in the Crimea, Molotschna, Province of Taurien, Nov. 13, 1917." This photo is also in the book Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick on page 145.

This photograph shows, from left to right, Peter J. Harms, "Starschy" Warkentin and Johann W. Dyck in service uniform at the Asow Forstei, possibly in 1913. They are each holding on to their bicycle. P.J. Sawatzky's address, R.R. #2, Ruthven, Ont. is also on the post card.

This photograph shows about 20 men posed alongside and on top of a fence as well as on the grounds and the covered walkway alongside the building in the background. Two men are perched on a two-wheeled cart with a large barrel. This photo also appears on page 51 of the book by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia where the location is identified as the South Coast camp near Yalta, Crimea, August 14, 1911.

This is a full-length portrait of Johann Warkentin in his Alternative Service uniform, posed beside a cane chair. The photograph is mounted on heavier paper with the name of the photographer in Russian. This photo also appears on page 149 of the book by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia.

This photograph is a full-length portrait of an unidentified man in uniform in front of tropical plants, holding on to a small table with a fringed tablecloth and a plant on top. A man is watching in the background with his arms folded on the brick railing. This photograph is taken at one of the Forestry Camps in Russia, possibly Anadol. This photo also appears on page 149 of the book by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia.

This is a portrait of two watchmen in the Alternative Foresty Service in Russia in their uniform both holding on to a rifle, one is standing and leaning on the man who is seated. There is a faded backdrop behind them. This photograph can also be found on page 94 of the book Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick.

This portrait shows a slightly older man in winter clothing and a thin cane in his right hand, seated on wooden branches with wood chips? Scattered on his overcoat. There are some more tree branches leaning against the wall behind him. This photograph can also be found on page 150 of the book Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick.

This Russian post card shows the City Hall and Nikolai Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. This post card also appears on page 128 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrene Klippenstein and Jacob Dick.

This Russian post card shows the "cave" entrance surrounded by beautiful green foliage in Alexandrowskii Park in Batum. A guard is marching behind the low barb-wire fence. The name Kaete Dueck Newten is written on the reverse of the post card. This post card also appears on page 128 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrene Klippenstein and Jacob Dick.

This photograph shows the railroad tracks and a building believed to be a train station. It was probably a postcard taken where the Mennonite Alternative Service worked in Russia. There is a Russian name printed on the top, left hand corner which would probably identify the photograph.