Name/Title
Steel Nameplate Made by a German Prisoner of War in World War IIEntry/Object ID
2022.1.78Tags
World War II, WWIIDescription
A steel nameplate that was made by a German Prisoner of War (POW) at Camp Polk, Louisiana.Context
Germany POWs were held between Camp Polk, LA and Camp Claiborne, LA, and were tasked to work or build certain items to benefit their respective camps. This nameplate is just one example of one of the items that German POWs made.Collection
Rhodes Brothers CollectionsAcquisition
Accession
2022.1Source or Donor
Douglas J. RhodesAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
*title of entry*, Rhodes Brothers Collection, *Accession Number*, *Exhibit Title (if it's being displayed)*, Southern Forest Heritage Museum, Long Leaf, LA.
