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    • Then and Now

    • Then and Now

    • Air pilots; Prisoners

    • This page in Mitchener's POW diary from World War II shows two images, the first, a bombardier in an American B-17 airplane, and the second, a miserable prisoner of war who appears to be drinking. Mitchener is contrasting the two, and writes, "Then...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • The Block

    • The Block

    • Barbed wire; Barracks

    • This page in Mitchener's POW diary from World War II includes a drawing of wooden barrack #170. Mitchener describes his quarters as including ten rooms, housing 8-14 men each. He writes,"Constructed of wood, plaster, and tarpaper - a few bolts - a...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • The Front Door

    • The Front Door

    • Barbed wire; Barracks; Rooms & spaces; Doors & doorways

    • This page in Mitchener's diary from World War II includes a drawing of the interior of a POW barrack. A row of doors can be seen. Mitchener has written, "On the left - the 'little girls' room' - as you enter...The Front Door. The hall is swept, at...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • The Washroom

    • The Washroom

    • Barbed wire; Bathrooms

    • This page in Mitchener's diary shows three sinks in a bathroom at the POW camp. On the top of the page, he writes, "Pursuit of the daily 'facial'--" Underneath the picture, he has written, "'Thru these pipes pass the coldest water in Germany.'...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • The Shower Room

    • The Shower Room

    • Barbed wire; Bathtubs & showers; Pipes (Conduits)

    • This page in Mitchener's diary from World War II includes a drawing of the showers at the POW camp. On the top of the image, he has written, "For 'cleanliness is next to godliness.'" Underneath the drawing, he has mentioned that the shower room is...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • Food Acco

    • Food Acco

    • Barbed wire; Food; Food supply; Shelving; Counters

    • This page in Mitchener's diary from World War II includes a drawing of the food supply area at the camp. On the top, he has written,"And any army travels on its stomach any stomach" On the counter, he has drawn a posted sign listing the specials of...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • News Room

    • News Room

    • Barbed wire; Maps

    • This page includes a drawing of a newsroom. Mitchener has drawn a world map that is posted on a blackboard. Underneath the title, "News Room," he has listed three categories: "Latest News," "From the Front," and "Kriege Rules." The "Latest News"...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • Our Creed

    • Our Creed

    • Barbed wire; Poetry

    • Mitchener wrote this poem in his diary during his stay at a German POW camp. The poem,"Our Creed," explores his ideas and feelings about being a prisoner of war.
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • 12 and 3 equals 15

    • 12 and 3 equals 15

    • Barbed wire; Prisoners; Bulletin boards; Luggage; Overcrowding

    • This page in Mitchener's diary shows three more men being added to his POW camp quarters in room five, even though there is not enough space. Mitchener lists their names, which are John R. Hanzlik [Pennsylvania], John F. Hodges (Tennessee) and...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • Thoughts of One Far Better

    • Thoughts of One Far Better

    • Barbed wire; Prisoners; Houses; Fantasy

    • This page in Mitchener's POW diary from World War II includes a drawing of a prisoner who is imagining a better place - a house to live in, rather than a German POW camp. Mitchener writes, "There are sundry others - space dictates - - and lack of...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • The Stump Puller

    • The Stump Puller

    • Barbed wire; Prisoners; Military personnel; Tree stumps; Trees; Fences

    • This page in Mitchener's diary from World War II includes a drawing of two men trying to remove tree stumps from the ground at the prison camp. He has written, "In order that there be parade grounds" on the top of the page. Underneath the drawing,...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • C'est le Guerre

    • C'est le Guerre

    • Barbed wire; Prisoners; Military personnel; War; Fighting; Firearms

    • This page in Mitchener's diary shows the prisoners and guards seeking cover in a trench; several German guards are pictured shooting guns. Mitchener writes, "Near Priebus, second nite out ---C'est le guerre [It's war] - Down the road, rattled a...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • Board!

    • Board!

    • Barbed wire; Prisoners; Railroads

    • This page in Mitchener's diary shows a drawing of two train cars with "40 Hommes 8 Cheveaux"(40 men 8 horses) written on one of the cars. Mitchener writes,"As you approach the 'Zug' [train] Yards - Spremburg---'Board!' Fifty-six men per car--Hardly...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • The Food Closet

    • The Food Closet

    • Barbed wire; Rooms & spaces; Drinking vessels; Pitchers

    • This page in Mitchener's diary from World War II includes a drawing of the food closet. A number of cups are hanging from the wall, and a pitcher is on the floor. Mitchener writes, "As you enter the room - life's sustinence (sic) compartment...The...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • The Heater

    • The Heater

    • Barbed wire; Rooms & spaces; Prisoners; Playing cards; Stoves; Tables; Stools

    • This page in Mitchener's diary from World War II includes a drawing of a group of prisoners who are passing time by playing cards. They are sitting next to a heating stove that, according to Mitchener, has a six-foot radius. He writes,"There's at...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • Resting a Bit

    • Resting a Bit

    • Barbed wire; Rooms & spaces; Prisoners; Windows; Rugs; Furniture

    • This page in Mitchener's diary shows a bedroom in what appears to be a private home. One prisoner can be seen by the bed, resting. Mitchener writes,"About thirteen hours later & 29 km. -- 'Resting a Bit' - In the hamlet of Freiwaldau, the caravan...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • The Kitchen

    • The Kitchen

    • Barbed wire; Rooms & spaces; Stoves; Kitchens; Pots & pans

    • This page in Mitchener's diary includes a drawing of the kitchen, in which a large cooking stove is pictured. On top of this image, he has written a number of commonly used phrases, including,"shut the d - ' door!" and "The skillet's dirty again!"...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal
    • The Address

    • The Address

    • Barbed wire; Ships; Military personnel; Prisoners; Public speaking

    • This page in Mitchener's diary includes a drawing of an old ship, the "Santa Maria," on which he has written, "Promise of the Future." Underneath, he has drawn a picture of a prisoner on stage, Colonel Darr H. Alkire, C.O. Stalag Luft III, West...
    • Hardy A. Mitchener, Jr. Journal

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