"Koks Raum 2" key

Identifier
irn13998
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2000.322.2
Dates
1 Jan 1940 - 31 Dec 1945
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

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

This description is derived directly from structured data provided to EHRI by a partner institution. This collection holding institution considers this description as an accurate reflection of the archival holdings to which it refers at the moment of data transfer.