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Dick, Abram J., 1890-1970 Russia With digital objects
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Men in the Alternative Forestry Service Camp in Russia

This photograph shows a fairly large group of men possibly on the grounds of the Azov Forestry Camp in Russia. There are 5 rows, possibly including the Head Forester, seated in the middle row, third from left. Abram Dick is at the top left corner of this picture and Jacob Tiessen on the far right. This picture also appears in the book Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, on pages 136 and 151. There is a larger copy of this photograph in this collection numbered 686-183.

Three Dick brothers in Alternative Service in Russia

This photograph shows 3 men leaning on a metal fence surrounded by foliage and palm trees. All three men are dressed in their Alternative Service uniform. The man on the far right is Abram J. Dick, the other two are his brothers. This photograph was sent to Abram Dick's son, Jake Dick, by Ernie in 2011. There are 2 copies of this photograph, the 2nd one smaller.

The band in the Azov Forestry Camp

This photograph shows a large men's band, consisting of three rows of instrumentalists posing outside holding their instruments. The bearded bandmaster is seated in the middle. Both Abram Dick and Nikolai Peters played in this band when they served in the Azov Forestry Camp in Russia. This picture also appears in the book Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick, on page 59, with the caption "Interlude for a photo".

David Dick and Abram Dick in Alternative Service in Russia

This is a portrait of David and Abram Dick in the uniform of the Red Cross Alternative Service men in Russia in World War I. Abram Dick is sitting at the opening of a studio rock formation with his arms folded across his chest and David Dick is standing to his right. This photograph also appears in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick on page 121. A translation of the German note on the reverse: "Here come guests. If you know them, write down what kind of people these are. A hearty greeting and kiss from your son Abram. Be seeing you! " The names David Dick und Papa, Papa's cousin, Isaac's son, are written on the reverse.

Four Mennonite men in Medical Alternative Service in Russia

This studio photograph shows 4 men in outer Red Cross uniforms, who served on the trains during World War I in Russia. They are identified, l to r: Jacob Tiessen, Abram Driedger, Abram Dick and David Dick. This photograph also appears in Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia by Lawrence Klippenstein and Jacob Dick on page 73.

Colleagues Nikolai Peter and Abram Dick in Alternative Service.

This photograph shows left to right, Nikolai Peters and Abram Dick, possibly in alternative medical service in Rusisa. They are posed by a bare tree, wearing their uniforms, including winter coats. The German note on the back of the photograph is: "Sending you a pair of soldier lads, whom you will know, at least one of them. The other is Peters. You can imagine how we dress here. It may not be very impressive, but that's how we look. Am having a birthday today, will be eating "Kalwie" which I have brought." This picture also appears on page 45 of Mennonite Alternatove Service in Russia, and in Nick Peters' collection of photocopied photos.

Forstei Band

This photoraph shows a 14 member brass band of men in the Forestry Service in Russia. They are dressed in their forestry uniform, 9 standing and 5 perched in the grass. The name Kathe Warkentin is written on the reverse of the photograph. It can also be found in the Nick Peters' collection of photocopied photos as No. 26 and.on page 58 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia where two men are identified - Abram Dueck, third from left, and Nikolai Peters, third from right.

Abram Dick in Alternative Service in Russia

This photograph shows Abram Dick, 1890-1970, probably while he is serving in the Asov Forestry Camp. He is wearing the Forestry uniform posing at an arbored gate with a bicycle. The name Kathe Warkentin is written on the reverse side, along with Abram J. Dick's address, 56 Wigle Str., Leamington, Ont. This photograph also appears on page 61 of Mennonite Alternative Service in Russia, and in Nick Peters' collection of photocopied photos, No. 25.