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1. Types of Russian POWs at Schneidemuehl

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Far from home, a group of Russian prisoners representing nationalities in the Far East pose for this shot. Note the identification number on the right breast of several of the POW's.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

2. Kitchen Operations at Schneidemuehl

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The Russian cooking staff is busy preparing a meal in the prison kitchen in Schneidemuehl under the direction of a German non-commissioned officer. Meals were mass produced in the large pressure cookers for the prison population.
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1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

3. Course List for the French University at Schneidemuehl

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French university students who ended their studies to join the army during the war were able to continue their educations at the French University at Schneidemuehl, with the support of the American YMCA. This course schedule reflects the wide range of courses (grammar, literature, math, physical sciences, business, industry, law, and music) offered at different levels in the prison camp. The Association worked with German professors in local universities to set up courses and provided students with certificates upon their successful completion of their courses.
Date Created:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

4. British POWs in Front of Their Barracks at Schneidemuehl

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A group of British prisoners stand in front of their barrack displaying some of their belongings at Schneidemuehl. The prisoners enjoy a gramophone, several musical instruments (including drums, a mandolin, and harmonicas), and what appears to be a set of Indian clubs for exercise.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

5. New Russian POWs at Schneidemuehl Receive Their First Rations

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Russian prisoners who just arrived in the prison compound at Schneidemuehl line up for their first dinner in the camp. They will be organized and assigned accommodations in the barracks similar to the buildings behind them.
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1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

6. Arrival of Russian POWs at Schneidemuehl

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Newly captured Russian prisoners march from the railway station to the prison camp at Schneidemuehl under a Landsturm guard.
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1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

7. Australian POW at Schneidemuehl

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An Australian prisoner of war at Schneidemuehl sports a new sheepskin coat and boots provided by the Australian Comforts Fund. This type of coat was issued by the British Army for troops fighting in Western Front trenches during the winter months.
Date Created:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

8. Russian POWs Receive Vaccinations at Schneidemuehl

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German doctors and Red Cross officials administer vaccination shots to Russian prisoners outdoors at Schneidemuehl. These innoculations helped prevent the outbreak of infectious diseases in the crowded barracks of enlisted men's prisons.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries

9. British Soccer Players at Schneidemuehl

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British prisoners pose with a soccer ball before a match in the prison compound at Schneidemuehl. The British POW's enjoyed playing soccer and organized leagues to help stay in shape during their long captivity.
Date Created:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Western Michigan University. Libraries