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The Voronzov Bridge in Tbilisi (Tiflis) in 2002
Part of Jacob Dick Alternative Service in Russia Photo Collection
Ths photograph shows the Voronzov Bridge in the city of Tiflis Georgia in the beginning of the 21st century. This picture also appears on page 160 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick.
Part of Jacob Dick Alternative Service in Russia Photo Collection
This is a photograph of the Ksani ruins (also referred to as Ksanka) taken 2002. This Jacob Dick photograph collection has several views of the ruins of this fortress taken by the men in the Alternative Medical Service in Georgei during World War I. This recent photograph also appears on page 161 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick.
Another current view of the Botanical Gardens in Tbilisi, Georgia
Part of Jacob Dick Alternative Service in Russia Photo Collection
This photograph of the Botanical Gardens shows a path leading through the high ornamenal trees.
A current photo of the botanical gardens in Tbilisi, Georgia
Part of Jacob Dick Alternative Service in Russia Photo Collection
This photograph shows the sadly neglected Botanical Gardens in Georgia which the Mennonite Medical workers had enjoyed when they served in this area during World War I. This recent photograph also appears on page 163 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick.
The new Tbilisi railway station in Tbilisi, Georgia
Part of Jacob Dick Alternative Service in Russia Photo Collection
This photograph shows the railway station in Tbilisi in 2002 built by the Communists. There are 2 copies. This picture also appears on page 158 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick.
William Kehler conscientious objector photo album: Portage Mental Hospital
This collection consists of 100 black and white photos depicting Kehler's experience as a conscientious objector during the Second World War, performing alternative service at the Portage la Prairie mental institution. The photos depict Kehler, his friends and staff (male and female), patients, doctors, the hospital grounds and activities undertaken by staff and patients. Most of the photos are identified in the album either on the back or on the adjoining page of notes.
Significant people named include Abe Hildebrandt, Bill Enns, George Harder, Jake Friesen, Gerhard Ens, John Funk, Isaac Doerksen, Dave Dyck, Henry Funk, William Kehler, George Martens, Ed Penner, Darcy Loewen, John Inglis and Dr. Bristow.
Kehler, William J., 1908-2001
Trees Planted by Conscientious Objectors
Part of Der Bote Photograph Collection
This is a photo of the trees planted during WWII by conscientious objectors north of Campbell River, Vancouver Island. In the foreground, with backs to the camera are (left to right): Jake Wiebe of Black Creek, B.C.; Rudy Regehr of CMBC, Winnipeg; and Frank Dyck of Winnipeg.
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Betty Klassen conscientious objector photo collection
This collection is about conscientious objectors and alternative service, including the men working at Camp Giekie, posing for photos at the camp, out on the job (tree planting, snag falling) eating, their living quarters etc. Also included is a photo of personnel at Camp Q7 (Loveland Lake, Campbell River, BC). Also some photos of a reunion in 1986.
Part of Enns-Toews family fonds
This series consists of correspondence to and from John H. Enns of Reesor, Ontario. Included are letters to family members, letters from when he was a Conscientious Objector, and material regarding the history of the community and cemetery of Reesor, Ontario.
Conscientious Objector Reunion, 1980
Part of Der Bote Photograph Collection
This is a photo of the reunion committee in discussion during the Conscientious Objector Reunion, which was held in the summer of
1980.
Conscientious Objectors' Reunion
Part of Der Bote Photograph Collection
This is a photo of participants at the Conscientious Objector's Reunion held in the summer of 1980. (left to right): Ben Hildebrand,
George Born, C.B. Dueck, John Esau, Dave Derksen, and John Doell. [Missing]
Das Treffen der Forstei, Sanitäter u. C.O.s
Part of Peter J. Friesen "Forstei" Reunion Photograph Collection
This photo shows all the men and women present at a reunion of men did alternative service as forestry workers, medical workers or consciencious objectors held at Camp Assiniboia 17-18 June 1972.
Sawatzky, G. (Winkler)
Treffen auf dem Missionskamp, Forsteier, Sanitäter u. der C.O.s
Part of Peter J. Friesen "Forstei" Reunion Photograph Collection
This photo shows the 84 men that attended the reunion of former workers in the Russian State Forestry service held 13-14 June 1970 at the Springstein Camp (Camp Assiniboia) near Headingly, Manitoba. The photo includes men who did alternative service in the medical corps and forestry service as conscientious objectors.
Part of David W. Friesen fonds
This series contains approximately seventy-five published booklets and pamphlets that deal with a wide range of Mennonite activity in Canada (and to a lesser extent in the United States and Russia) during the period from 1874-1950. Some of the items cover topics such as Contentious Objector status, Sommerfeld church private schools, catechisms, song books, Brandordnung, church membership questions, and Krimmer Mennonites. Some of the institutions covered include Mennonite Mutual Aid, Mennonite Educational Institute (Altona), and the Sommerfeld Waisenamt (a church mutual aid and trust fund institution). A few of the items are dated after D.W. Friesen died, indicating someone else added to this collection before it was donated to the archives. Some of the items are undated.
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Asower u. Anadoler Forsteier mit ihren Frauen
Part of Peter J. Friesen "Forstei" Reunion Photograph Collection
This photo was taken at a reunion of Mennonite men who did Russian state alternative service in forestry camps at Azov and Anadol. The photo is taken at Camp Assinaboia near Headingly, Manitoba and it shows the men with their wives -- a total of 112 people on the photo.