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British Official News
News about the repatriation of prisoners of war. Steps have been taken to control watch stealing by the Russian guards. A dance has been organised.
John Mansell Identity card
A card allowing John to access the works department. Dated 28 April 1945.
Luckenwalde Intelligence Summary
A series of documents detailing events at Luckenwalde in the final stages of the war.
Liberation of Stalag 3A
A detailed account of the events from April 19th to May 9th 1945.
Equipment requests
Two notes.
#1 requests electric circuit wire materials and tyre repair/ new bicycle materials.
#2 tyre repair materials
#1 requests electric circuit wire materials and tyre repair/ new bicycle materials.
#2 tyre repair materials
John Mansell's Spanish exams
Two papers with John's exam results, Spanish Stage I and II taken whilst a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft 3.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes that he is thinking of them on Christmas day. He has been involved with films at the theatre.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that they have has two falls of snow. He has been studying calculus. He has received cigarettes.The camp has put on two plays.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received two letters. He asks for shorts and swimming trunks for next summer.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has little news. Food parcels have been halved.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes wishing his parents a Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received the June parcel. He repeats his previous request for things to be sent. He passed his Spanish exam. He has been working at the theatre with Jimmy.
Postcard from John Mansell to his family
John complains he has only had two letters this month. A sentence has been blacked out by the censor. He asks for a towel.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes that his June parcel has arrived. He asks for pyjamas, slippers, dressing gown and underwear.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that this letter is a reply to his Dad's. So far no parcels. He wants to take a BSc but does not want to teach.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received several letters. He asks about family and friends.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes he has received letters and cigarette parcels. There has been a play and next week, a concert.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents and Joy
John writes he has received three letters and photographs. There have been plays and a concert.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that little has happened. There have been musical recitals. Some words have been blacked out by the censor.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has no news.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he is shocked Sheila is married. He looks forward to coming home.
Letter from John Mansell to his mother
John writes wishing his mother a happy birthday. He received a single letter, from his father, with photographs. A sentence has been blacked out by the censor. Several words have been underlined.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has received very little mail but his books are on the way. He and Jimmy have been working in the theatre. The weather is hot and he has no parcels since March.
Postcard from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has little knews [sic]. He and Jimmy are now in charge of theatre lighting.
Letter from John Mansell to his parents
John writes that he has had no mail. He now works as theatre electrician and projectionist. He writes about family and friends.