Lunchbox Lecture: Creating & Coping: POW Life and Craftsmanship by Kim Guise

More than 120,000 Americans were held prisoner by the enemy during World War II. In order to pass the time and to make life easier, POWs used the scarce resources available to design and build practical and artistic pieces.

April 07, 2021, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
+ Add to calendar 2021-04-07 11:00:00 AM 2021-04-07 12:00:00 PM America/Mexico_City Livestream, Online Event 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Lunchbox Lecture: Creating & Coping: POW Life and Craftsmanship by Kim Guise More than 120,000 Americans were held prisoner by the enemy during World War II. In order to pass the time and to make life easier, POWs used the scarce resources available to design and build practical and artistic pieces.
Location: Livestream, Online Event
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

More than 120,000 Americans were held prisoner by the enemy during World War II. In order to pass the time and to make life easier, POWs used the scarce resources available to design and build practical and artistic pieces. Hear stories of some of the items made by POW artisans, and learn about the imaginative and skillful methods used to craft these unique works.

AARP Louisiana Logo