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1. Russian Wrestlers at Josefstadt

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Russian prisoners enjoy themselves outdoors wrestling for a group of spectators, which includes an Austrian officer at Josefstadt. A Russian band plays for the amusement of the men.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. YMCA Band at Deutsch-Gabel

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A Russian prisoner of war orchestra at the prison camp at Deutsch-Gabel poses with Austrian officers (standing to the left) in the prison compound in front of a decorated Christmas tree. There is a YMCA secretary in the center of the photograph (the civilian wearing the bowler hat). The Association provided POW's with musical instruments to form bands and orchestras to provide entertainment and support religious services in prison camps.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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3. Opening of the YMCA Hall at Purgstall

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After the YMCA building inauguration and Christmas service at Purgstall, the Austrian officers and visitors stop for a photograph. The visitors included Austrian Baron von Haitin, the Swedish minister to Austria-Hungary; His Excellency Berks-Fries, Charge d'Affairs; Leche; Pastor Neander (a YMCA secretary); and Edgar MacNaughten, the Senior WPA Secretary for Austria-Hungary, who stand on the front porch of the building. Russian prisoners look on the scene from the background.
Date Created:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

4. Burian of a Russian POW at Spratzern

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A Russian Orthodox priest leads a burial service for a Russian prisoner at Spratzern in the prison cemetery. Secretary Hertig, a Danish YMCA secretary, stands next to the priest in civilian clothing. Behind the coffin on the hand truck is an Orthodox cross and the prison camp band, as well as Russian POW's paying their respects. Note the white identification badges on the prisoners' caps.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

5. Inauguration of the YMCA Hall at Wieselburg

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This marks the official inauguration of the YMCA building in the prison camp in Wieselburg in 1916. Austrian officers and a visiting delegation stand in the center of the prison compound and Russian POW's stand at attention along the perimeter. The prison band is assembled on the perimeter to the left side of the photo. Wieselburg had over 5,000 permanently disabled prisoners in its ranks.
Date Created:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

6. Christmas in an Austrian Prison Camp

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Prisoners assemble outside of a YMCA hall in an Austrian prison camp in preparation for their Christmas celebration. Dignitaries are standing on the steps of the building by the front door.
Date Created:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries