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From the Archives

 Branch Camps

Storm Lake, IA

Number:  26 


POW Housing: A country settlement known for deplorable conditions
coined 'Hollywood'

Open: August 1, 1945 - Oct. 1945 


Work: Farm labor and Canning

Commanding Officer:  None on Record 


Number of POW: 185 men (as of Sept. 1945)

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Camp Algona

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Dedicated to preserving the history of the Prisoner of War camp that existed in Algona, Iowa from 1943-1946.

Email:

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Phone:

515-395-2267

Address: 

114 S. Thorington St.

Box 174

Algona, IA 50511

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