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Traveling Exhibit about Midwest Prisoners of War in Nazi Germany Reaching Dozens of Communities across Nebraska

A traveling bus exhibit, “Behind Barbed Wire” will tour Nebraska in the fall of 2010, in a converted school bus. Barring unforeseen difficulties, the “BUS-eum” will be in [TOWN] from [TIME AM/PM] to [TIME AM/PM] on [DAY OF WEEK], [MONTH/DATE] 2010; it will be at the [NAME OF INSTITUTION], at [STREET ADDRESS]: the local contact person is [NAME], at [PHONE NUMBER] or [EMAIL ADDRESS].

     “Behind Barbed Wire” explores the experiences of Midwest prisoners of war (POWs) in Nazi Germany in WWII, and the human context in which their experiences took place. The St. Paul-based, non-profit educational organization TRACES created this exhibit, which consists of display panels illustrated with photographs, documents, audio and DVD documentaries, artifacts and more. Visitors of the exhibit will gain insights into conditions the POWs experienced; how art, free time, and religion helped POWs survive; assistance that was given by Germans and Austrians; how liberated POWs later came to terms with their experiences; and much more.

     "TRACES is thrilled to bring years of research into the creation of the BUS-eum,” states TRACES Director Michael Luick-Thrams. “Through this tour, Midwesterners across the region will see, hear and experience the untold stories of their ancestors or neighbors who were captured as POWs in Nazi Germany.” Luick-Thrams will be both the driver and docent of the BUS-eum and will be happy to answer questions and trade stories with young and old members of the community .

     TRACES is seeking volunteers from within host communities for a variety of tasks that will build the success of the visit. Individuals interested in volunteering should contact TRACES.

     More information about TRACES and the BUS-eum is on-line at www.TRACES.org.

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