Trude - BDM leader 1940-43

The Bund Deutscher Mädel (League of German Girls) was the female component to the Hitlerjugend (Hitler Youth). As a trained leader and teacher in the BDM, Trude attended a number of the summer camps that took place in various locations in the Ostmark. This is reflected in these photo album pages that I received from Willi.

BDM summer camp 1942

Men and women observers are seated along the edge of the field.

Hitlerjugend representative, 1942

The League of German Girls was part of and under the auspices of the Hitler Youth organization.

Enjoying a senic spot in 1941

Trude (farthest left) with friends or co-workers on an outing in the Ostmark in 1941.

Trude and fellow leaders

Trude, at left, back row, poses with her fellow leaders at their August 1940 summer camp in Klagenfurt.

BDM Leaders camp, August 1940

Much attention is put into creating quality BDM leaders. Trude is 3rd from left.

Lithe and Lovely

A beautiful image of natural feminine grace ... and self-sufficiency.

Couple dancing

The young ladies dance with each other and show off their fancy footwork, on July 31, 1940.

Group dance on terrace

With the tables moved out of the way, it's time for a group dance ... which is also good physical exercise after a meal.

Overhead View

The summer workshop attendees share a meal on the terrace.

Keeping it clean

A BDM girl helps a housekeeper by hosing down a floor mat.

Trude - BDM leader 1940-43