Steel Nameplate Made by a German Prisoner of War in World War II
Entry/Object ID
2022.1.78
Tags
World War II, WWII
Description
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 Collections
Acquisition
Accession
2022.1
Source or Donor
Douglas J. Rhodes
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
*title of entry*, Rhodes Brothers Collection, *Accession Number*, *Exhibit Title (if it's being displayed)*, Southern Forest Heritage Museum, Long Leaf, LA.
