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1. International Orchestra at Wahn

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An international orchestra composed of Allied prisoners performs under the direction of a German director in the prison camp at Wahn. The orchestra includes stringed, reed, and percussion instruments and the music stands appear to have been made in the camp. Musical performances helped improve camp morale and many musicians were internationally-renowned before the war.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. Orchestra at Bautzen

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The stringed orchestra at Bautzen, composed of French and Russian musicians, performs outdoors for the prisoners. German soldiers are among the audience circling the orchestra. Note the white identification badge on the front of many of the prisoners' caps.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

3. Theater Audience at Dyrotz

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The audience in the theater at Dyrotz enjoys a French production. In the front row, behind the prison orchestra, sits a visiting delegation--the German officers sitting to the left appears to be having a particularly good time at the show.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

4. Muslim POW Band at Zossen (Wuensdorf)

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A Muslim military band performs outdoors in the prison compound in Zossen-Wuensdorf. The prisoners stand behind the band with a German guard, enjoying the entertainment.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

5. French Choir at Zossen

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French prisoners sing a song outdoors in the prison compound in Zossen under the direction of a choir director. German NCO's and officers stand in the background next to the barrack. The choir leader has set up his stand on top of a narrow gauge railway line. Due to the size of the camp, the Germans used a small railway line system to transport supplies to the camp.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

6. Russian POWs Dancing at Czersk

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Russian prisoners play mandolins and violins while two POW's dance in the compound in Czersk. German non-commissioned officers watch the entertainment. These performances provided a great deal of entertainment for war prisoners.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

7. British Orchestra at Doeberitz

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The prison orchestra at Doeberitz, composed of British prisoners, is about to give an outdoor concert in front of a barrack. Prisoners are equipped with a wide range of musical instruments and have wooden music stands, most likely produced in the prison carpentry shop. Note the camp bulletin board on the wall behind the orchestra which announced news and orders.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries