Siemens radio with Nazi eagle and swastika
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 12.500 inches (31.75 cm) | Width: 18.000 inches (45.72 cm) | Depth: 7.750 inches (19.685 cm)
Archival History
The radio was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2017 by Marla J. Schreffler and Helena E. Young, the daughters of Martin Stuler.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Marla J. Schreffler and Helena E. Young
Scope and Content
Nazi radio manufactured by Siemens, decorated with Nazi eagle and swastika. Brought home from WWII by German Jewish refugee Martin Stuler (donors' father) after his service with the US Army during WWII. Martin Stuler (nee Stüler) was born in Ansbach, Germany on October 13, 1921. He immigrated to the United States with his parents in September 1936, sailing on board the SS Berengaria. He completed his schooling at Brooklyn Technical High School, and entered the US Army on October 13, 1943. During his service in Europe, one of his assignments was to help to wire the Palace of Justice for the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Radio decorated with Nazi eagle and swastika.
Genre
- Object
- Audiovisual and Photographic Materials