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Hoffnungsfeld, a field trial of "Elephant" grass.

The photo shows a field trial of "Elephant" grass in Hoffnungsfeld. The soil on the right has been worked for a year producing greater growth in the grass; the soil on the left is new land, having been plowed only once and producing grass with less growth. The field is surrounded by a barbed wire fence beyond which are trees and bush.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Hoffnungsfeld, a parcel of peanuts.

The photo shows a man holding a peanut plant and standing between rows on a parcel of land producing peanuts. The area is surrounded by a barbed wire fence beyond which is the Chaco bush.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Hoffnungsfeld, a peanut dryer.

The photo shows a man in Hoffnungsfeld standing beside a tent-like frame made of tree branches over which the peanut plants are hung until the peanuts are dry. There is a second frame behind the first and the Chaco bush is seen in the distance.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Hoffnungsfeld, a provisional Mennonite home

The photo shows a Mennonite family of six standing in front of their temporary home in Hoffnungsfeld. One part is a tent-like structure, the other part is constructed out of corrugated metal sheets in a rectangular shape. The latter appears to contain the cooking area because a chimney extends from the roof. There is a grassy area in the foreground and the Chaco bush in the background.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Hoffnungsfeld, administration building under construction.

The photo shows the construction of the administration building in Hoffnungsfeld. This building which is in the center of the photo shows several workers putting the thatch on the roof. All three buildings are framed with logs, the one on the right appears almost complete, the one on the left has the frame only.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

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