This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Prisoner Letters From World War I Tell of Capture and Hope
A compendium of longhand letters from French and Belgian civilians and soldiers captured in 1914 1918, describing German interrogation imprisonment and harsh camp conditions. The writers recount hunger cold forced labor isolation and the struggle to keep families informed while awaiting release and Geneva Switzerland asylum and eventual reunion with loved ones.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Todlevard St. George
Polio Office
Berlin
Germany
le Cominimaire
Paties
Oelock
Tn Barry
Judas
Tims
Atran Tol Wa
Marc
Roches
Alsace
Strasburg
Baden Dutchy
Alence
Oberkirch
Black Forest
Lutsberain
Slater
Russia
Woldler Hey
LaBaner
Neuville
Baintt Vauxnd
Verdun
Tam
France
Haute Savoine
Genevay
Paria
Orarly
Paris
Columbine Rue de Ly Agriouthim
Artlysd
Cotustun
Shine
America
Ferdinand
Strassburg
Pharmacie Nationale
Stransburg
Imperial Government of
Edouart
St. Dennis
Ferdinands Regiment
New York