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.
Great Trek, Mennonite leaving Russia WWII. The woman driving the first wagon is probably Susanne (Penner) Stelzig, Her son Arthur is believed to be behind her in the wagon. Two women are walking beside the wagon, one leading a cow. One of the women is believed to be Maria (Wiens) Penner, sister-in-law to Susanne Stelzig.
Negative also & 2nd copy (18x12.5). Great Trek, Mennonites leaving Soviet Union, Second World War. Woman at reins of wagon, man guides at side on mud road. Also children & young people.
Used in CM 5-51-1. Great Trek, Mennonite leaving the Soviet Union during the Second World War; wagon standing near straw roof houses. Note located with photos reads: "Hermann Rossner, Prinzenstrasse 71 II, Duesseldorf, Ger."
Great Trek, Mennonite leaving Russia WWII. Wagon train, taken from the back as it moved forward. last wagon is uncovered, a "Leiterwagon" (ladder wagon) ?