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World War, 1939-1945 - Conscientious objectors
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Allan J. Teichroew Papers

  • US BCMLA 00/MS.155
  • Collection
  • 1917-1950

Most of the papers are photocopies from the National Archives and Library of Congress related to Teichroew’s thesis or dissertation (never completed) about Mennonites in World War I. There is some later material also, World War 2 related.

Teichroew, Allan J.

David J. Krehbiel Papers

  • US BCMLA 00/MS.275
  • Collection
  • 1874-1968

Most of the papers document his conscientious objector status at Camp Funston during World War I.

Also included is an 1874 Russian passport of his grandfather Daniel Krehbiel, and his own passport from a 1968 service trip to Paraguay.

Krehbiel, David J., 1896-1979

Indigenous family in northern Ontario

An Indigenous family standing on the platform of a train station in northern Ontario. Caption in album reads: "Indian family in northern Ontario." Caption on back of photo reads: "Indian family in northern Ontario; 8/42."

Cliff Cressman, Fred Cressman, Ed Weber, and Len Witmer on train

Cliff Cressman, Fred Cressman, Ed Weber, and Len Witmer sitting in a train car during their voyage to British Columbia. Caption in album reads: "Cliff Cressman, Fred, Ed Weber, Len Witmer on way to BC." Caption on back of photo reads: "Cliff Cressman, Fred Cressman, Ed Weber, Len Witmer on the train on the way out."

Len Witmer in front of a locomotive

Len Witmer standing in front of a Canadian National Railway locomotive during his voyage to British Columbia. Caption in album reads: "Len Witmer in front of the Iron Horse." Caption on back of photo reads: "Len Witmer in front of CNR engine on way west; 6/42."

Train passing through the Rocky Mountains

Men inside a train car in the Rocky Mountains watching another train pass by them. Caption in album reads: "Passing in the Rockies." Caption on back of photo reads: "Train passing in Rockies. Part of Eddy’s face in upper left corner of picture; 8/42."

Train stop at Mount Robson

Conscientious objectors making a tourist stop at Mount Robson in British Columbia during their voyage to Alternative Service work camps. Caption in album reads: "Tourist stop at Mount Robson B.C." Caption on back of photo reads: "Mt. Robson B.C.; 8/42."

Ward Shuh, Ed Weber, Len Witmer, and Fred Cressman at Green Timbers

Ward Shuh, Ed Weber, Len Witmer, and Fred Cressman, all wearing new "dog tags," at Green Timbers Manning Depot near New Westminster, British Columbia. Caption in album reads: "Ward Shuh, Ed Weber, Len Witmer—wearing new dog tags—at Green Timbers." Caption on back of photo reads: "Ward, Eddy, Len and myself in front of our tent at Green Timber; 8/42."

Nyal Shantz standing on a spring board

Nyal Shantz standing on a spring board to cut down snag in British Columbia. Caption in album reads: "Nyal Shantz standing on a spring board." Caption on back of photo reads: "Nyal Shantz using spring board to stand on to cut down snag; 9/42."

Fred Cressman mending clothes

Fred Cressman siting on the outside stairs of a cabin at Goldstream Alternative Service Work Camp, near Langford, British Columbia, repairing some clothes with a needle and thread. Caption in album reads: "Fred doing clothes repairs—needle and thread." Caption on back of photo reads: "A little sewing job; 9/42."

Bunk House Number One

Group photo of the men lodging in Bunk House #1 at Goldstream Alternative Service Work Camp, near Langford, British Columbia. Caption in album reads: "Bunk House #1, names on back." Caption on back of photo reads: "Ray Good, Nyal Shantz, Carl Zimmerman, Joe Baneyea, Melvin Burkhart, Melvin Kropf, Blake Snider, Irvin Weber; 8/42."

Bunk House Number Two

Group photo of the men lodging in Bunk House #2 at Goldstream Alternative Service Work Camp, near Langford, British Columbia. Caption in album reads: "Bunk House #2, names on back." Caption on back of photo reads: "Fr. Cressman, Ruffus Jutzi, Clayton Burkholder, Ed Weber, Len Witmer, John Fretz, Munro Jutzi, Ward Shuh, From left to right; 8/42."

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