Carl Atkin was United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) director at the Deggendorf displaced persons camp. He received a songbook created by the survivors in his care. This page shows one of the songs compiled in the book.
Deggendorf you are the nicest camp for Jewish D.P.s
Deggendorf and everybody here is happy to be
When one day we start from here away, we all sing very sadly: we meet again in short time again with you, we all sing very sadly: we meet again in short time again with you!
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