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This is a photo of Abram Matthies and his son, Hans, in front of the barn on their estate. A Mennonite took pride in his horses, and great efforts were made to improve the breed. [HR 250]

This photo shows a group of men from the forestry service in Russia, standing behind a horse and cart, with a gazebo and other buildings in the background. David Friesen is bringing the daily report to the forester.

This photo is of a groups of men in alternative service uniforms seated in a wooded clearing posing for a photo. One man on the right stands holding a horse, which is hitched to a wagon. Train cars can be seen in the background.

This is a photo of two men in uniform and a rearing horse.Russia

This is a photo of three horse-drawn seeders in a field. Russia(?)

This is a photo of men and a horse drawn cart in front of a building. There are two men standing behind the cart, four are sitting on the cart and one is standing by the horse. At the Asov Forestry camp.

This is a photo of a family with horse carriage. There is one man wearing a Russian-style hat, standing at the head of the horses and two men and two women in the carriage.

This is a photo of Nikolai Dosso wearing a heavy coat with fur collar and a fur hat. He is sitting in a sleigh hitched to a dappled horse. There is a fur throw in the sleigh. There is snow on the ground and on the roofs of the large building in the background.

This is a photo of Scherebkowo. The "Ekonom-minister" Friesen and his family are ready to leave. The fellows are standing around. The horses are beautiful indeed. [HR 232]

This is a photo of a Mennonite "droshka" and team. Such teams were quite common among our people. Left to right: Jakob Dyck from the "Tent-mission" who was murdered; Gosemann from Germany who is visiting with the Dycks; Dr. Johann Dyck, who disappeared. [HR 248]

This is a photo shows a coffin on a sleigh being pulled by horses in the winter with a group gathered around for the funeral ceremony. [HR 257]

This is a photo of the Loepp's children ready to go in a horse drawn carriage. [HR 251]

This is a photo of Jakob Enns in front of the home of the Peter Enns family. Jakob was brother-in-law to the owner. [HR 250]

This photo shows a well-dressed man and woman each sitting on a horse, and a third man that is holding the head of one of the horses by the halter.