• Members of a Russian band stand in the snow with their musical instruments and the contents of a WPA recreation chest displayed on the ground. An unidentified YMCA secretary in civilian clothing stands on the right hand side. The Association made every effort to provide Allied prisoners with materials they needed in prison camps. Source: For the Millions of Men Now Under Arms, 2:11 (1 June 1917): 42A.

Source: For the Millions of Men Now Under Arms, 2:11 (1 June 1917): 42A.

From Pursuit of an "unparalleled opportunity": American YMCA and prisoner of war diplomacy among the Central Power nations during World War I, 1914-1923 by Kenneth Steuer

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