Steve Bennett collection

Identifier: irn79220
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by Steve Bennett.

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The collection consists of a letter and key.

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Steve Bennett collection
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn13997
- English
- folder 1
- Updated 1 year ago
Consists of one 4-page letter, dated 20 June 1945, written by Dean A. Bennett, 10th Armored Division, United States Army, to his wife "Ruthie;" one envelope, adressed to Mrs. D. A. Bennett and Son from Sf Sgt. D. A. Bennett; and one photograph of Dean A Bennett in uniform, kneeling in front of a military vehicle in Camp Gordon, Georgia (USA). In the letter, Sgt. Bennett describes conditions in Dachau concentration camp shortly after liberation, and discusses finding the "Koks Raum 2" key.
"Koks Raum 2" key
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn13998
- English
- 1940-1945
- overall: Height: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
Key with a metal tag attached by metal ring; engraved inscription on tag: “Koks Raum 2” [coal room 2]; brought by donor’s father, Dean A. Bennett, from Germany; Mr. Dean Bennett Served in the 10th Armored Division as 1st Staff Sergeant; he found the key probably in Kaufering camp, near Dachau; c. 1940-1945.

Steve Bennett collection

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Steve Bennett collection

"Koks Raum 2" key