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This photograph is probably of an inter-Mennonite gathering regarding the "Reiseschuld" taken in the 1930s. It shows 4 rows of approximately 50 men dressed in suits posing outside a wooden building. Scalloped edged blinds partially cover 2 of the windows of the building. Namaka, Alberta is written at the back of the photo. Those present include B.B. Janz, David Toews, and C.F. Klassen.

Bishop David Toews with his family standing behind the open casket of his wife Margarete. Adults (left to right): Jake Sawatzky, Sylvester Funk and Anna Funk (Toews) , Elma Toews, Elsie Hooge (Toews) and Abe Hooge, Father David Toews, Louise Toews, Margaret Sawatzky (Toews), Benno Toews, Dora Toews, Catherine Toews (Friesen) and Herman Riesen. Children (left to right): Donald Sawatzky, Margaret Hooge, Irene Riesen, Theodore Toews and David Riesen.

At CNR depot probably leaving Winnipeg for British Columbia. In the background is a large sign "DANGER"
Front row (l-r): Theodora Fast (daughter of Alex), Mrs. Selinde Fast (2nd wife of Alex), Johanna and Irene Fast (children of Alex & Selinde) . Other children of Alex Fast were twins Walli (m. Rademacher) Ortrud and Manfred. Also on the photo, people from the Maedchenheim, Agatha Wiebe (m. Weedemacher), one could be Helena Epp, and C. F. Klassen. Alexander Fasts (far right) ran the Maedchenheim for 3 years. C.F. Klassen in right behind him.

This photo is of the "Illuminated address" presented by Rev. B.B. Janz on behalf of the Mennonite community to Sir. Edward Beatty (president of the CPR) for his role in bringing the Mennonites out of Russia to Canada in the 1920s.

This photo is of a document "illuminated address" presented by Rev. B.B. Janz to Col. John Dennis on behalf of the Mennonite community in recognition of his role in bringing the Mennonites out of Russia to Canada in the 1920s though the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR). The presentation was part of a service of thanksgiving on behalf of the Mennonite community held at the Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church.

This photo is of Edward Beatty, president of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) (front) and behind him former CPR commissioner Col. John S. Dennis receiving flowers from a girl at the church service commemorating the roles that Beatty and Dennis had, through the CPR, in bringing the Mennonites our of Russia to Canada in the 1920s. The church service was held at the Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church with Rev. B.B. Janz leading the thanksgiving service. Under Beatty's arm and in Dennis' hand is an illuminated address presented to the men on behalf of the Mennonite community.

This is a photograph of the Steinbach Mennonite Brethren Church building.

This is a photograph of the Reinland Mennonite Church building in the fall.

This is a photograph of the North Kildonan Mennonite Church building.

This is a photograph of the Springstein Mennonite Church building, under renovation.

This is a photograph of the Springstein Mennonite Brethren Church building.

This is a photograph of the Fork River Mennonite Church [Nordheim Mennonite Church?], car parked outside.

This is a photograph of the South End Mennonite Brethren Church, man standing in front of entrance.

This is a photo of the North End Mennonite Brethren Church in Winnipeg.