This photograph is of seven young ladies resting under a large tree. They are students at the Maedchen Schule. All are wearing dark clothing and the youngest in front has a white apron over her dress. The names are Margareta Janzen and Lena Eckert in the front row; then unknown and Schroeder; back row M. Wiebe, Helena Unger (later a Mrs. J. Friesen) and Lena Dyck. Inscription on reverse states it was taken when "I" (unknown) was in the Maedchen Schule the first year.
This is a photo of Johann Solomon Peters, son of Solomon Peters and Margarete Harder, and the bride is Kathe Wall, posing in their wedding finery against a painted backdrop. This is the same couple as in 527-38 but in a different pose.
This is a photo of Johann Solomon Peters, son of Solomon Peters and Margarete Harder, and the bride is Kathe Wall. This is a the same couple as in 527-36 in a different pose.
These are John and Mary Schmidt's family photographs, showing various aspects of John's life of ministry (conscientious objector, pastor, and radio preacher) and their life together as a family.
This is a photo of Elizabeth Wiebe (Pries) and Peter D. Wiebe sitting on chairs with a child standing behind them. They are wearing dark clothing. Mrs. Wiebe is wearing a bonnet and Mr. Wiebe a cap and is holding a cane. They are sitting in front of a wall with wainscotting.
This is a photo of teachers and pupils of the Marien Deaf and Dumb School, Tiege. They are posing against a brick building and fence. There are vines growing along the fence and over-hanging the door. The teachers have been identified as Andrey Suderman, fourth from left, back row; Henry Dirks, second from right, fourth row; second row (left to right from centre): Miss Malvina Dirks (herself deaf), W. W. Suderman (principal), H. Peters and Abram Wiebe and Paul Friesen (son of P. M. Friesen) on the right in the front row.
This is a photo of pupils in the play-room engaged in various activities at long tables. There were many books, pictures and games for the children to use in their free time. Proper care of body, healthfulness and obedience were always stressed.