Hungarian Refugees in Buchs, Switzerland, 1956

The photo captures Hungarian refugees in Buchs, Switzerland, in 1956. A woman with a 'DOLMETSCH TOLMÁCS' sign suggests her role in assistance, alongside another woman in a coat and a man with a suitcase and armband indicating authority. The somber outdoor scene reflects a post-war atmosphere amidst a modest stone building.

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43786
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FORTEPAN / ETH Zürich
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The photo captures Hungarian refugees in Buchs, Switzerland, in 1956. A woman with a 'DOLMETSCH TOLMÁCS' sign suggests her role in assistance, alongside another woman in a coat and a man with a suitcase and armband indicating authority. The somber outdoor scene reflects a post-war atmosphere amidst a modest stone building.
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Hungarian Refugees in Buchs, Switzerland, 1956
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magyar menekültek.
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The photo captures Hungarian refugees in Buchs, Switzerland, in 1956. A woman with a 'DOLMETSCH TOLMÁCS' sign suggests her role in assistance, alongside another woman in a coat and a man with a suitcase and armband indicating authority. The somber outdoor scene reflects a post-war atmosphere amidst a modest stone building.
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1956
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Switzerland
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Buchs
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ETH Zürich
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Hungarian Refugees in Buchs, Switzerland, 1956
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The photo captures Hungarian refugees in Buchs, Switzerland, in 1956. A woman with a 'DOLMETSCH TOLMÁCS' sign suggests her role in assistance, alongside another woman in a coat and a man with a suitcase and armband indicating authority. The somber outdoor scene reflects a post-war atmosphere amidst a modest stone building.
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refugees
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Hungarian
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transitional circumstances
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translation
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community gathering
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assistance
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post-war
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Buchs
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post-war migration
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Switzerland
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identity
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The image shows a group of people gathered in a somber outdoor setting, likely indicative of post-war or transitional circumstances. In the foreground, three individuals are prominently featured. The first woman, who stands to the left, wears a dark coat and holds a sign reading "DOLMETSCH TOLMÁCS," suggesting a role possibly related to translation or assistance. Her hair is neatly styled, and she appears to be in a purposeful stride. The second woman, slightly behind her, also wears a coat and has fur accents, indicative of a colder climate, though she is mostly obscured by the first woman. To the right, a man is seen wearing a long coat, appearing to be attentive or scanning the environment. He carries a suitcase in his right hand, and on his left arm is an armband that may signify some form of authority or identification. His attire suggests a practical approach, possibly with military or civil service undertones. In the background, a stone building is visible, hinting at a modest architectural style with a sloping roof. A few other individuals can be seen, some dressed in dark coats, alongside a seated older woman in the foreground who is wearing a hat and appears to observe the scene quietly. The setting is somewhat rugged, with dirt and gravel underfoot, hinting at a rural or less maintained area. The time of day seems to be overcast, as the light is muted, casting soft shadows on the ground. Overall, the image conveys a sense of movement and purpose amidst a backdrop of uncertainty.
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