"Koks Raum 2" key
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm) | Width: 0.750 inches (1.905 cm) | Depth: 0.500 inches (1.27 cm)
Archival History
The key was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000 by Steve Bennett.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Steve Bennett
Scope and Content
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.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Key with metal tag attached by metal ring; engraved inscription on tag reads "KOKS/RAUM 2"
Genre
- Object
- Tools and Equipment