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Steve Bennett collection

Document | Accession Number: 2000.322.1

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.

Date
creation:  1945 June 20
Language
English
Genre/Form
Letter.
Photograph.
Extent
1 folder
Credit Line
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Steve Bennett

Keywords and Subjects

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
Steve Bennett donated the collection to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2000.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
There are no known restrictions on access to this material.
Conditions on Use
The donor, source institution, or a third party has asserted copyright over some or all of these material(s). The Museum does not own the copyright for the material and does not have authority to authorize use. For permission, please contact the rights holder(s).

 
Record last modified: 2022-07-28 18:33:42
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"Koks Raum 2" key

"Koks Raum 2" key

Object

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.

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