Used in the CM 11-45-1. Kitchener-Waterloo Mennonite businessmen's luncheon. L.to R.: Vincent Harding (speaker), J. B. Martin, C. L. Martin. Harding was the MCC representative in Atlanta, Georgia; see CM 10-5-3 re. his work there
John E. Coffman, first MCC worker in London, England during the Blitz, sorts relief clothing with another volunteer. This photo & 1082 state "Return to John E. Coffman, Vineland, Ont." See "England Notes" & CM 2-40-1 & 2-46-1
John E. Coffman, MCC worker from Vineland, Ont., in London, England during the "Blitz." He outfits a young girl with clothing in the Clothing Depot in London. Cf. 1994-14.1081. Note on 2nd copy "1940's London Eng., MCC war relief." See related photo in John Unruh's book "In the Name of Christ" p.116f. Smaller copy (14.5x10) in Hist. Mss 1.1.4.1.1 S.F. Coffman Fonds
Dedication of Mennonite Mobile Canteen, Birmingham, England, May 2, 1941; it was purchased & given to the city. l-r: Mayor, J.E. Coffman, Mayoress & 2 other women. See "England notes" Dec.'44 & Feb.'45. John Coffman's photo.
Women & men seated at dinner. John Coffman is at the table which faces the camera, near the head table; Peter J. Dyck is at the far table also facing the camera. See back of photo for names. Possibly part of a celebration for the Children's Mobile Kitchen.
Women & men stand informally beside the Children's Mobile Kitchen; John Coffman faces the camera. Written on the vehicle: Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Vancouver, B.C. Canada to the Save the Children Fund, London, 1941.
Used in CM 2-39-3. VS unit, summer '54, at Brandon Psychiatric Hospital in nurses' aid uniforms, 12 women, 6 men; see CM for names. See 1994-14.1265 re. group outing. Hedy Sawadsky, 5th from right, L. Epp, leader (CM 3-11-5).
Used in 2-39-3. VS members from Brandon (same ones as in 1994-14.1264) on an outing to Clear Lake, Man. with VS members from Portage, standing in front of some bleachers. H. Sawadsky stands 2nd from right. H. Taves, 3rd left
Negatives only (2 the same). Used in CM 3-18-1. Group photo of the young people from different Mennonite churches & 5 Canadian provinces at the MCC VS workshop held in Altona, Man. At far right are: H. Taves & Rev. David Schroeder.
Negatives only(2). Both used in CM 4-30-8. 1) 7 women from the Ninette VS group; Agnes Thiessen (far l.), the leader. 2) Brandon VS group, women & men, the largest unit in Man. Ben Sawatsky (2nd from rear l.), leader. Cf.'94-1296
Group photo of the nurses in their uniforms that did VS work at the Manitoba Sanitorium, Ninette, Man. Same women as in 1994-14.1286 where 7 of the 9 women were attending the VS retreat at Clear Lake.
Two photos of members of the Ninette VS group engaged in recreation activities. 1)Young woman in her nurses' uniform photographs flowers. 2)One young woman carries the other the other on her shoulders.
Two views of one of the main buildings of the Manitoba Sanitorium at Ninette, Man. Larger photo is a close up view & professionally done (a post card); 2nd photo (9x6) is taken further away & includes an add. building.