Part of Peter J. Dyck (1878-1947) and John P. Dyck (1901-1990) family fonds
This photo shows a large tree trunk lying across a river, forming a bridge. There are five men standing on this natural bridge.
Conscientious Objectors in British Columbia
Part of Peter J. Dyck (1878-1947) and John P. Dyck (1901-1990) family fonds
The photo comes from "Whipping Timbers, B.C.". Sitting: Abe Thiessen, Henry Hiebert, Jake Neufeld, Jim Loewen, George Born, Jake Friesen, Menno Rempel. Standing: Ray Stewart, Ben Hiebert, Ed Warkentin, John Peters, John (later with Janz Team in Germany), Don McIntosh, George Kroeker, Abe Hiebert, Albert Funnel and John Barkie.
Large logs being transported by rail in B.C.
Part of Peter J. Dyck (1878-1947) and John P. Dyck (1901-1990) family fonds
This photo shows a rail car with several very large logs on them. Three men are standing on the top of one log.
Footbridge at an Alternative Service work camp
Caption on back reads: "The foot bridge between our houses and the office and cook house. This bridge was formerly the only trail thru this section of the Island. Even before their [sic] were any roads built - it is very old and a little shakey."
Alternative Service men at work
Alternative Service men at work, possibly creating a fire trail.
Alternative Service worker drinking water
Melvin Burkhardt and Irvin Weber
Melvin Burkhardt and Irvin Weber, Alternative Service workers from Waterloo, Ontario
Building, possibly a home or cottage, by a lake near an Alternative Service work camp.
Alternative Service workers on a bridge
Clayton Burkholder with friends
Clayton Burkholder with friends, possibly part of the group that would visit from Victoria, British Columbia.
Caption on back: "The boys who lift the rails on the railway line. The Speeder is on the background."
Caption on back reads: "Ray Good getting his head washed by Abe Bergen."
Alternative service workers in front of a cabin
Alternative Service workers in front of a cabin. Front row (left to right): Francis Starr, Bob Iviney, Harley Wideman, Ross Wideman. Back row (left to right): Milton Noake, Vernon Yager, Murray Wideman, Gordon Smith.