Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 1A from 1944 was shot during a Christmas exhibition organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held in the hall of the Black Rose Palace in Na Příkopě Street in Prague from 18 to 22 December. The exhibition included a display of the 500 prettiest toys made as part of the Sewing Dolls initiative. Girls made 59,000 dolls, out of which 44,000 went to the children of the labourers working in the Reich and 15,000 to the children of the German soldiers fighting on the front. The exhibition was toured by Minister of Education and People´s Enlightenment and Chairman of the Board Emanuel Moravec and General Secretary of the Board František Teuner.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 49AB from 1943 captures the concert called Five Years Leading the Nation, which was organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth to mark the fifth anniversary of Emil Hácha´s presidency, and held at Smetana Hall in the Municipal House in Prague on 29 November. General Secretary of the Board František Teuner gave a speech at the formal event. The programme included a selection of folk songs by Otakar Jeremiáš performed by the Czech Choir and the Kühn Children´s Choir accompanied by the Czech Philharmonic under the baton of Karel Šejna.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 42A from 1944 was shot during a concert organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held in the Smetana Hall of the Municipal House in Prague on 3 October. The concert was dedicated to mark the 70th birth anniversary of the late composer Josef Suk. The programme, prepared by the Czech Philharmonic led by conductor Otakar Pařík, included the symphonic poem "Praga".
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 9B from 1943 captures an ice sports course for mandatory youth service instructors, which was organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth as part of the Ice Sports Week event held at Štvanice Ice Arena in Prague from 1 to 6 February. Training in speed skating and ice hockey was led by hockey players Josef Maleček, Vladimír Zábrodský and Jiří Tožička. The event was attended by General Secretary of the Board František Teuner.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 4A, B from 1945 shows how, in early 1945, Czech agricultural youth were involved in digging trenches as a part of their forced labour (Totaleinsatz). Their work was supervised by instructors of the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth. General Secretary of the Board František Teuner arrived to inspect their progress.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 32B from 1943 was shot during an event organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth in the summer of 1943. Czech youth helped with harvesting as part of their mandatory service.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 38A from 1943 contains footage from the Days of Czech Youth event organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth from 11 to 12 September. A concert of three brass bands, led by Miloš Kuba, and the Kühn Children´s Choir was held on Peace Square at 5 pm on 11 September. A procession of the Board´s members set out from Peace Square and continued through the streets of Prague. The event culminated with a track and field championship at Strahov Stadium where the winners of district rounds competed against each other. The spectators were welcomed by General Secretary of the Board František Teuner. The programme included a dance performance by girls in folk costumes. The event concluded with a speech by Minister of Education and People´s Enlightenment and Chairman of the Board Emanuel Moravec, followed by a solemn oath "to the Führer and to the Fatherland".
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 35A from 1943 captures the mood of the District Youth Track and Field Championship for Ages 10-18, which was organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth in eighty towns of the Protectorate as part of the Days of Czech Youth event held from 28 to 29 August 1943. At the A. F. K. Stadium in Kolín nad Labem, approximately 1,500 athletes qualified for the Track and Field Championship of Bohemia and Moravia.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 17B from 1945 shows a competition for the best decorated Easter egg, which was organised by girls from the Moravian Slovak branch of the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth as part of the youth service of honour. Local women artisans, skilled in the traditional techniques, helped them with painting and etching patterns on Easter eggs.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 48B from 1943 is about an event of the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth called Sewing Dolls, which was part of the mandatory service. Girls, supervised by instructors, made toys out of pieces of cloth for the children of the labourers working in the Reich.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 52A, B from 1944 shows the distribution of Christmas presents to poor children, which was organised by Social Aid in collaboration with the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and took place in the Great Hall of Lucerna Palace on 18 December. The event was attended by Minister of Education and People´s Enlightenment and Chairman of the Board Emanuel Moravec.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 24B from 1944 was shot during the Days of Czech Youth organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth. The national event was preceded by districts rounds. The segment depicts the event that took place in Kolín nad Labem. The official procession through the streets of Kolín was followed by the District Track and Field Championship at the A.F.K. Stadium. Girls in folk costumes danced to folk songs.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 3B from 1944 was shot during the Youth Ice Sports Championship organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth. The winning teams from the district championships competed in regional rounds held in twelve towns between 2 and 12 January. The Aktualita newsreel cinematographers recorded a part of an ice hockey game in Lázně Bělohrad.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 50B from 1943 shows how, as part of mandatory service, girls aged 10 to 18 had to exercise for two hours a week under the supervision of trained instructors of the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 52B from 1943 was shot during a meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth, which was held in Lucerna Palace in Prague on 15 December 1943. The event was organised as part of the struggle against bolshevism. The event was attended by Prime Minister of the Protectorate Government Jaroslav Krejčí, Minister of Education and People´s Enlightenment and Chairman of the Board Emanuel Moravec, Minister of Finance Josef Kalfus and other guests, who watched the proceedings from the boxes overlooking the packed Great Hall. Journalist Karel Werner and General Secretary of the Board František Teuner addressed speeches to the audience. The ceremony was concluded with an oath "to the Führer and to the Fatherland".
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 51A, B from 1944 was shot during an anti-bolshevist gathering of the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth held in the Great Hall of Lucerna Palace on 7 December. The participants included Minister of Education and People´s Enlightenment and Chairman of the Board Emanuel Moravec. Speeches were given by General Secretary of the Board František Teuner and Eriks Rullis, the leader of Latvian Youth. The gathering was concluded with an oath "to the Führer and to the Fatherland".
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 21A, B from 1944 captures a solemn ceremony organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth to mark the 60th anniversary of Bedřich Smetana´s death, which took place at the composer´s grave on 11 May. The fanfare from the opera Dalibor was followed by a speech by General Secretary of the Board František Teuner, who also laid a wreath on Smetana´s grave. The choir of Prague teachers under the baton of Metod Doležal sang the chorus called "Dowry". The ceremony was concluded with the Nazi salute.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 16A from 1944 was shot at a big on-request concert held in the Great Hall of Lucerna Palace on 4 April as the 3000th performance of the Art for Youth initiative of the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth. The event was attended by Minister of Education and People´s Enlightenment and Chairman of the Board Emanuel Moravec and General Secretary of the Board František Teuner. The diverse programme included the aria "While a Mother´s Love Means Blessing" from Bedřich Smetana´s The Bartered Bride performed by Marie Budíková and Oldřich Kovář as well as performances by young accordion players and a children´s choir.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 28A, B from 1944 was shot during the official opening of the Week of Czech Youth organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held in the courtyard of Karlštejn Castle on 1 July. The ceremony was attended by Minister of Education and People´s Enlightenment and Chairman of the Board Emanuel Moravec and SS officer Ferdinand Fischer. General Secretary of the Board František Teuner spoke to the participants.
The segment from the 1943 Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) No. 40B captures the event 'Art for the Youth' organised in the National Theatre by the Curatorium for the Education of Youth in Bohemia and Moravia. The event starts with a premiere of Bedřich Smetana's newly staged opera Prodaná nevěsta (The Bartered Bride). Among the audience is the Minister of Education and National Enlightenment, Emanuel Moravec. Following are short excerpts from the performance and a shot of conductor Václav Talich giving his thanks to the audience.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 26B from 1943, shot on 20 June, captures a traditional church ceremony at the Saint Anthony pilgrimage site. The Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth exploited its popularity and organised a political rally at the venue, with speeches by the Uherské Hradiště District Representative of the Board Jan Ryba and General Secretary of the Board František Teuner. Then, the youth of Moravian Slovakia paid homage to Adolf Hitler. The festivities concluded with a presentation of Moravian Slovak dances performed by couples wearing folk costumes.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 41B from 1942 captures the Sailing Promotion Day event organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth, in collaboration with the Czech Yacht Association and the Czech Yacht Club, which was held on the Vltava River in Prague-Podolí on 27 September.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 8A from 1944 was shot at a training camp organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth at Pustevny. In February 1944, a ski course was held here for 300 selected instructors, who were to become leaders of newly established model brigades
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 37A from 1943 shows athletes visiting the camps organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth. Guests were welcomed on behalf of the Board by General Secretary František Teuner. A demonstration of jiu-jitsu was performed by Karel Zrůbek and Adolf Andrej Lebeda. Jan Heřmánek demonstrated boxing skills and children had the opportunity to try out the sport under his supervision. Václav Karola and Mrs. Martínková introduced archery to the audience, while Miroslav Vítek demonstrated shot putting. Football players Josef Maleček, Vlastimil Kopecký, Josef Bican, Karel Kulhánek and Emil Seifert played football tennis and demonstrated headers.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 1A from 1945 was shot during the boys´ swimming courses organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held in the Axa Palace swimming pool. The training included teaching first aid for rescuing a drowning person.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 28B from 1943 contains footage from the Youth Swimming Championship for Ages 14-18 organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held at a swimming pool in Prague-Barrandov on 3 an 4 July. The participants consisted of 250 junior athletes who qualified in district and provincial races. Trophies were presented to the winners by General Secretary of the Board František Teuner.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 30A, B from 1942 captures the first training camp for future instructors of the newly established Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth, which took place at Slapy Chateau from 10 to 17 July. Forty-five young men attended training and sports activities as well as theoretical education in the form of lectures. On the last day, Minister of Education and People´s Enlightenment and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Emanuel Moravec visited the camp.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 39A from 1944 was shot during a training course for the regional leaders of the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth, which was held at the Čeperka Guest House near Unhošť in connection with changes in the conditions of mandatory youth service resulting from the declaration of forced labour (Totaleinsatz) in August 1944. In addition to lectures, the programme included sports activities to improve the physical fitness of the participants.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) 1943 issue no. 26A from 1943 captures the Slavia vs. Pilsen water polo match that was a part of the Provincial Youth Swimming Championship organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth in cooperation with the Czech Amateur Swimming Union and held at the swimming pool in Prague-Barrandov on 3 and 4 July.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 29A from 1944 was shot during the Week of Czech Youth event organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held from 1 to 9 July. The programme included a concert held on Old Town Square on 8 July. The orchestra and choir consisted of several hundred young musicians and singers. Minister of Education and People´s Enlightenment and Chairman of the Board Emanuel Moravec and Deputy Mayor Joseph Pfitzner watched the event from the balcony of the Old Town Hall. The Board of Trustees´ youth set out from the square in a parade through the streets of Prague. The following day, a sports afternoon took place at Strahov Stadium. Guests of honour included Prime Minister Jaroslav Krejčí and the General Secretary of the Board František Teuner. Emanuel Moravec spoke to the participants. The programme included women´s floor exercises, track and field races and women in stylised costumes dancing to folk songs. The event was concluded with the athletes and audience paying homage to Adolf Hitler.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 9B from 1944 covered one of the events of the mandatory youth service organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth. Specifically, it consisted of recreational winter sports activities (skiing, sleighing) with the aim of improving physical fitness and strengthening collective spirit.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 51B from 1943 depicts the Youth Basketball Championship organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held in the Great Hall of Lucerna Palace in Prague from 10 to 12 December. The boys´ final was won by the Central Bohemia I team, who beat the Brno Region I team 27:13. The girls´ final was won by the Brno Region I team, who beat the team from Polabí 17:5.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 7B from 1944 was shot at the Youth Ice Sports Championship, which culminated with the Ice Sports Week organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth at Štvanice Ice Arena in Prague from 1 to 6 February. The team LTC Prague beat the team SSC Říčany 4:0 to win the youth ice hockey final. General Secretary of the Board František Teuner presented diplomas to the winners of Ice Sports Week.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 7A from 1944 contains footage from the Youth Ice Sports Championship , which culminated with the Ice Sports Week organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held at Štvanice Ice Arena in Prague from 1 to 6 February. The programme included a performance of single figure skating.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 20A from 1944 was shot during the Youth Spring Day event organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held across the Protectorate on 7 May 1944. The purpose of the event was to renew folk customs and traditions. In Prague´s Stromovka, girls in folk costumes danced a quadrille dance called "Česká beseda" under a maypole. Boys celebrated the day with races.
Segment from Český zvukový týdeník Aktualita (Czech Aktualita Sound Newsreel) issue no. 26A from 1944 was shot at the regional elimination swimming races organised by the Board of Trustees for the Education of Youth and held in Luleč near Vyškov on 18 June. The swimmer Kopřiva set a new record in the 100 m backstroke. The winners qualified for the Youth Swimming Championship held in Prague as part of the Board´s Week of Czech Youth.