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Engen, Fred, 1863-1929
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Waldheim, Heinrich B. Toews, a sample of the harvest.

The photo shows Heinrich Toews showing off a small sample of the harvest in Waldheim. [Maria Toews] is on the left holding corn, their child is in the middle holding a wedge of watermelon, and Heinrich is on the right holding sorghum. On the ground in front of them there appears to be a sunflower head, cucumbers, more watermelons and some squash.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Hoffnungsfeld, "Leghorn" chickens in a henhouse.

The photo shows a chicken coop framed with logs, enclosed in chicken wire and corrugated sheets of metal in Hoffnungsfeld. The chickens which are the "Leghorn" breed, are standing or nesting on perches inside the coop. There is a door on the right to enter the henhouse.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Hoffnungsfeld, Senor Langer.

The photo shows Senor Langer standing in front of what appears to be a house in Hoffnungsfeld. The log framed house is made of clay bricks and has a thatched roof.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Hoffnungsfeld, wagons for exploration.

The photo shows a box-car like wagon pulled by a four member ox team in Hoffnungsfeld. This wagon was used when exploring new territory. A horse is tethered to the back of the wagon. A man and child are on the wagon, while another man is leaning against it.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Hoffnungsfeld, hotel under construction.

The photo shows the hotel in Hoffnungsfeld under construction. The frame is made of logs, the thatching of the roof is in progress as evidenced by the crude ladders leading up to the roof. The workers are gathered in an area to the left of the hotel, [possibly taking a break from the work]. There is a barrel on the left [probably containing water for the workers]. The hotel is surrounded by the Chaco bush.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Hoffnungsfeld, barn under construction.

The photo shows a barn in Hoffnungsfeld under construction. There are at least eight people and possibly a child working with thatch which will probably be [used on the roof]. There is a barbed wire fence on the left and several buildings in the distance.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

Weidenfeld, Harder, first residence.

The photo shows the first Harder residence in Weidenfeld. The house has three sections: the rooms on either end have clay brick walls and a corrugated metal roof. The room in the middle has open walls and a thatched roof. Two children are sitting in the doorway of the center room.

Engen, Fred, 1863-1929

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