1961 Press Photo East German refugees register at Marienfields refugee camp

Refugees from East Germany wait in line for registration at Marienfelds refugee camp in West Berlin today. Influx of refugees from East Germany has increased sharply and the rise is attributed to fear that Soviet Premier Khrushchev had implied in his speech Monday night that East Berlin and East Germany would soon be cut off from the West.

Photo is dated 1961.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.