The Records of the Provost Marshal General and Enemy Prisoners of War Held in the United States During World War II
National Archives at College Park
Online
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT
During World War II, the United States established hundreds of prisoner of war (POW or PW) camps, which held an estimated 425,000 German, Italian, and Japanese prisoners. Archivist Rachael Salyer will discuss the records of these camps created by the Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG). She will provide an overview of their establishment and construction, and then will focus on how and where to locate records related to specific camps. Finally, she will also provide suggestions for how to begin researching individual prisoners, as well as camp staff and assigned units.
This presentation is aimed at an intermediate to experienced audience skill level, but all are welcome!
The video and presentation materials will be available on the event day, September 13.
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