31 Treffer anzeigen

This is a photo of a camel team pulling a wagon with two men. David Hofer and C. E. Krehbiel are standing alongside. There is also a car on the left side of the photograph. This photograph also appears in D. M. Hofer's book, Die Hungersnot in Russland, p. 128 and is described - on the way to the Crimea.

This photo shows 24 men in the phylloxera unit standing in front of their tents, set up in a clearing, with the forested hills in the background. Their task was insect and pest control in vineyards. The photo includes Gerhard Neufeld of Paulsheim, who was shot the night after his auction sale just prior to emigration to Canada in 1926, and David Heidebrecht, who later ordained as a minister in 1921 and later settled in Alberta. Both Neufeld and Heidebrecht were issued silver watches, in recognition of their service.

This is a photo of the residence of the Abram Dyck family on their "Itschky" estate in the Crimea. [HR 113]

This is a photo of a scene of booths and people at the bazaar in Crimea when Orie Miller was there.

This photograph shows a group of 11 men with a parked automobile, enjoying a picnic on the road leading into a forest. Their beverage has been prepared and is served with a samovar. The German note on the reverse reads, "An outing on the South Coast Forstei. The Forester's car. At the far right - P.J. Sawatzky." This photo is also in the book Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick on page 67.

This photograph shows the insect brigade of the phylloxera unit near Yalta. There are 7 men posed under some trees by a tent at their worksite in the Forestry Service. The German note on the reverse reads "Forestry workers on the South Coast Forstei near Yalta, 1915". Peter Sawatzky is at the far right. His address R.R. #2, Ruthven, Ont. Is also indicated on the reverse. This photo is also in the book Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick on page 67.

This is a rather faided photograph of Peter J. Sawatzky seated on a lawn bench amongst the foliage of the South Coast Forestry camp near Yalta, Crimea. He is dressed in the full uniform of the Alternative Service. This photo also appears on page 147 of the book by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia.

This diamond-shaped photograph shows a group of 4 Mennonite men in Alternative Service men in the forestry camp, the man at the left is seated with a rifle on his lap. The German note in the front describes what they are doing: "In search of plots for vegetable gardens in the South Coast Forstei near Yalta, Crimea. The forestry watchman, Johann Giesbrecht, Johann Dyck and P.J. Sawatzky." This photo also appears on page 147 of the book by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia.

This photo shows 5 men posing at a pine tree in the forest in Crimea. On the right is D.P. Goerzen (later, of Calgary, Alberta).

This photo shows a "braided fence" in the background and a number of men in the foreground who are staking our a protected growing area. The fence was meant to keep the rabbits out.

This is a photo of Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Klassen, Burugan, Crimea. Klassen - a teacher; Mrs. Klassen - born Anna Warkentin [HR 68].

This is a photo of four young men on a trip into the beautiful Crimea. They are (left to right): Abram Andres, Peter Dyck, Johann Andres, Abram Dyck. [HR 203]

This is a photo of road construction in the Crimea done by Mennonite men rendering obligatory service during the war. [HR 244]

This photograph shows a large group of men posed in front of some bare trees, alongside a light colored coffin on a stand, all without their caps on. A German note in the front reads: "? Plett, died in the South Coast Forestry Camp. The son of a Molotschna bishop. 1916. In the Crimean mountains outside of Yalta. The address of P.J. Sawatzky is noted on the reverse, R.R. #2, Ruthven, Ont. This photo also appears on page 146 of the book by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia.

This photo is of Garri Klassen outside of the home he built in Stary Krim, Crimea. Garri is holding onto the collar of a dog.