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Creation Date
1-1917
Description
Thousands of Russian prisoners celebrated Christmas outdoors in the prison compound at Purgstall by a large, decorated Christmas tree. American YMCA Secretary Paul B. Anderson took this photograph during the celebrations.
Keywords
Austria-Hungary, Austria, Purgstall, Camp Order, Quarters, Administrative Buildings, Religion, Christmas, YMCA, YMCA Secretary, Welfare, Paul B. Anderson, Russian POWs, World War 1914-1918