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1. Dramatic Scene in a Play at Schweidnitz

Notes:: British prisoners reenact the scene of a drama in the theater at Schweidnitz. Theatrical performances provided the actors, musicians, and stage crew with an opportunity to practice their crafts and the camp population with entertainment.
Date Created:: 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:: Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. British Actors at Schweidnitz

Notes:: British actors pose for a photograph in this scene from a play in the theater at Schweidnitz. Theatricals were a very popular form of entertainment for British prisoners of war in prison camps across Germany during the war.
Date Created:: 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:: Western Michigan University. Libraries

3. British POW Newspaper at Schweidnitz

Notes:: British prisoners at Schweidnitz produced the English-language newspaper "The Barb." This was the 27 May 27 1918 issue of the prison camp newspaper. POW camp newspapers carried a great deal of information regarding camp activities (sports, education, entertainment, and social news) and often featured fiction and humorous stories.
Date Created:: 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:: Western Michigan University. Libraries