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This photograph shows Abram Driedger, in the uniform of the Alternative Service, wearing a large fur hat. This photograph also appears on page 109 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia, and in Nick Peters' collection of photocopied photos, No. 27.

This is a photo of Scherebkowo. The "Ekonom-minister" Friesen and his family are ready to leave. The fellows are standing around. The horses are beautiful indeed. [HR 232]

This is a photo of the Razin Forestry. The residence of the government official in charge of the establishment is pictured here. This service had a beneficial effect on our brotherhood. More than one hundred men usually served in each commando. They came from the various places, congregations, and conferences. This living together was educational for the individual, and enlarged the mental horizon of the fellows. [HR 230]

This is a photo of the commando from Iswar. Among those serving here were Johann Riediger, Cornelius Riediger, Peter Rempel, Neustaedter, Peter Penner and Peter Isaak. [HR 238]

This is a photo of younger men serving at the forestry station of Anadol. [HR 240]

This is a photo of the interior view of the Old-Berdjansker forestry. [HR 245]

This is a photo of Kornelius Klassen with his sons Franz and Hans standing to the right and left of him. Father and two sons serving in the medical corps. This was an exception but still it happened. [HR 241]