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Defense Depot of Ogden

 Collection
Identifier: MS-029
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the Defense Depot Ogden that was built during World War II. The depot also housed an Italian and German POW camp.

Dates: Other: Date Not Yet Determined

POW Guard Letter

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-754
Scope and Contents

The Ogden Defense Depot, designated as a POW camp on October 11, 1942, was one of the first ten camps in the country. An estimated 5,000 Italian prisoners and approximately 4,000 German prisoners were sent to the facility. The prisoners worked in local warehouses, farms, and orchard.

Dates: 1943

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  • Subject: World War, 1939-1945 X
  • Subject: Ogden (Utah) X
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