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Creation Date
1918
Description
Muslim POW's learn to read and write in this YMCA school in the prison camp at Boldogasszonyfa in Hungary. Dual Monarchy officials encouraged the instruction of native languages among POW's, not only for the personal benefit of the prisoners, but also to weaken traditional political bonds in Eastern Europe. The Association, on the other hand, focused on the future welfare of these men and their families through educational programs.
Keywords
Austria-Hungary, Hungary, Boldogasszony, Education, School, Classroom, Studying, Reading, Religion, International Red Cross, YMCA, Serbian POWs, World War 1914-1918