Suchergebnisse

Held in German captivity in Oflag II C Woldenberg, Polish officers used their communication skills not only in everyday life, but also to create. Theatrical plays, poems, prose and other literary genres were created in the camp, showing the artistry of their creators, but also the emotions that accompanied them during their stay in the camp. Correspondence - Kriegsgefangenepost - was the only manner of communication with the outside world; it was an important element of the prisoners existence as it raised a possibility of transmitting important information, as well as obtaining it through contact with loved ones. The POWs, despite the great limitations resulting from their stay in captivity, were able to write and publish books and magazines, some of which have survived to this day, constituting interesting documents related to the legacy of the POW community. The study presents the meaning of the written and spoken word in the POW community of Oflag II C Woldenberg.

The authors aim to present examples of the material legacy of the presence of Jews, the potential of Jewish cultural heritage that the Lubuskie Region has at its disposal in terms of the area of the contemporary Lubuskie Voivodeship. For many, not only the inhabitants of the area in question, but Poles as a nation, the heritage left in our lands by the Jewish community remains unrealized. That is why it needs to be exposed, described and communicated to those who live here today. At this stage of research, we are interested in material heritage - existing and non-existent. This article is the first in the series and the considerations are focused on the area of Międzyrzecz Land understood as the area of the contemporary Międzyrzecki poviat.