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The Brave Wife
circa 1865
Currier & Ives
One print of entitled The Brave Wife dated circa 1865. Features George B. McClellan and his family. He is holding a child's hand as they cry. His wife is helping to secure his uniform.
GLC10150
The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser. [No. 127 (October 26, 1791)]
26 October 1791
Claypoole, David C., fl. 1757-1849
One issue of The mail; or, Claypoole's daily advertiser dated October 26, 1791. Founded by David C. Claypoole in 1771 originally as the Pennsylvania Packet. Contains foreign intelligence mainly focused on Russian activities in Europe from the...
GLC00280
[Military Orders]
1942-1945
One undated set of military orders. The document refers to moving harbor craft from one port to another.
GLC10047.01.690
[Headquarters Company 70 Infantry Brigade, Camp Clark 1932]
1932
Knveppel Photos
One photograph of Headquarters Company 70 Infantry Brigade, Camp Clark dated 1932. A Group photograph of the brigade in lines. Includes thirty-seven men.
GLC10047.02.916
Collection of WWII era Millitary documents and publications Concerning the 344th Harbor Craft Company
1912-1954
Various
A collection of mostly military documents pertaining to the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their service during World War II. ost documents are related to the service of Dexter Elmer Kelpe a member of the unit. The collection consits of 420 documents...
GLC10047.03
[Service report]
July 6, 1932
Adams, A.J., fl. 1932
One service report of Dexter E. Kelpe signed by A.J. Adams dated July 6, 1932. Lists Dexter's enlistment date his promotions and honorable discharge in 1925.
GLC10047.03.005
Standing Operating Procedure
September 26, 1944
Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963
One document entitled Standing Operating Procedure dated September 26, 1944. Regarding the standard procedures of the 344th Harbor Craft Company.
GLC10047.03.016
Special Orders Number 315
December 11, 1944
One document entitled Special Orders Number 315 dated December 11, 1944. Regarding eighteen men who are traveling in connection to port activities. Annotation in pencil on the upper left corner reading Lt Kelpe Tec 5 Bradley."
GLC10047.03.018.01
One document entitled Special Orders Number 315 dated December 11, 1944. Regarding eighteen men who are traveling in connection to port activities.
GLC10047.03.018.02
[Immunization record]
December 14, 1944
One immunization record for Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated December 14, 1944.
GLC10047.03.019
[Physical Fitness Test and Record Card]
circa 1944
One Physical Fitness Test and Record Card for Omer H. Kelpe dated circa 1944.
GLC10047.03.020
[Appointment of Information and Education Officer]
January 20, 1945
McAllister, Lewis W., fl. 1944-1946
One document entitled Appointment of Information and Education Officer appointing Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated January 20, 1945.
GLC10047.03.021
[Selection of Officers to attend Information and Education Staff School]
One document entitled Selection of Officers to attend Information and Education Staff School listing dates for Dexter Elmer Kelpe to attend dated January 20, 1945.
GLC10047.03.022
[Promotion of Officer]
January 25, 1945
One document entitled Promotion of Officer for Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated January 25, 1945. A justification of why Dexter should be promoted to Captain
GLC10047.03.024
[Correction on Membership List Army Transport Association]
January 29, 1945
One document entitled Correction on Membership List Army Transport Association by Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated January 29, 1945. Correcting the list of membership for sixteen members.
GLC10047.03.025
February 7, 1945
One document entitled Army Transport Association Membership List signed by Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated February 7, 1945. Adding three men to the membership rolls.
GLC10047.03.026
[Travel Orders]
One document entitled Travel Orders for Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated February 7, 1945. Orders allowing travel to Information Education Staff School.
GLC10047.03.027
February 9, 1945
McAllister, Lewis W., fl. 1945
One document entitled Travel Orders for Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated February 9, 1945. Orders allowing travel to Information Education Staff School.
GLC10047.03.029
Report on Canal Voyage to Maastricht
One document entitled Report on Canal Voyage to Maastricht dated February 7, 1945. Details the 344th Harbor Craft Company's mission to Maastricht to tow two captured barges back to base.
GLC10047.03.028.01
Trip to Maastricht, Belgium Captured German Coal Barges
circa February 7, 1945
One document entitled Trip to Maastricht, Belgium Captured German Coal Barges dated circa February 7, 1945. Lists crew involved in mission and their tasks during the mission. Also, details the mission events.
GLC10047.03.028.02
to Dexter Elmer Kelpe
Schnider, fl. 1945
One note to Dexter Elmer Kelpe from Schnider dated circa February 7, 1945.
GLC10047.03.028.03
[List of 344th Harbor Craft Company and Hometown Newspapers]
January 23, 1945
One document by Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated January 23, 1945. A compiled list of Members of the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their hometown newspapers. This was compiled to simplify press releases concerning company members and the company as a whole.
GLC10047.03.023.01
January 26, 1945
One document by Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated January 26, 1945. A compiled list of Members of the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their hometown newspapers. This was compiled to simplify press releases concerning company members and the company as a whole.
GLC10047.03.023.02
January 27, 1945
One document by Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated January 27, 1945. A compiled list of Members of the 344th Harbor Craft Company and their hometown newspapers. This was compiled to simplify press releases concerning company members and the company as a whole.
GLC10047.03.023.03
GLC10047.03.023.04
GLC10047.03.023.05
GLC10047.03.023.06
GLC10047.03.023.07
[location note]
circa 1945
One note reading "For Lt. Kelpe's File"
GLC10047.03.030.01
[letter from OCOT]
February 15, 1945
One document dated February 15, 1945. Lets the commanding officer know that the letters attached are true copies.
GLC10047.03.030.02.01
to 344th Harbor Craft Company [Dexter E. Kelpe]
February 12, 1945
Putnam, James W., fl. 1945
One letter to the 344th Harbor Craft Company from James W. Putnam dated February 15, 1945. Congratulating Dexter E. Kelpe on his promotion of the Army Transportation Association. The 344th lead the theater in memberships.
GLC10047.03.030.02.02
One letter to the 344th Harbor Craft Company from James W. Putnam dated February 15, 1945. Congratulating Dexter E. Kelpe on his promotion of the Army Transportation Association. The 344th lead the theater in memberships. This copy is not signed by...
GLC10047.03.030.02.03
GLC10047.03.030.02.04
GLC10047.03.030.02.05
GLC10047.03.030.02.06
to Army Transportation Association [James W. Putnam]
April 1, 1945
One letter to the Army Transportation Association from Dexter E. Kelpe dated April 1, 1945. Adding additional members to the Army Transportation Association. a response by Putnam is on the bottom of the page acknowledging the additions.
GLC10047.03.030.03.01
One letter to the 344th Harbor Craft Company from James W. Putnam dated April 1, 1945. A response by Putnam is on the bottom of the page acknowledging the additions to the Army Transportation Association.
GLC10047.03.030.03.02
One document dated February 15, 1945. Notifies the comanding officer that the attached letters are true copies. A note on the bottom of the page congratulates Dexter E. Kelpe in earning a distinction for his support of the Army Transportation...
GLC10047.03.030.04.01
Gullatt, Doswell, fl. 1945
One document dated February 15, 1945. Congratulates Dexter E. Kelpe in earning a distinction for his support of the Army Transportation Association.
GLC10047.03.030.04.02
GLC10047.03.030.04.03
GLC10047.03.030.04.04
February 10, 1945
One letter to the Army Transportation Association from Dexter E. Kelpe dated February 10, 1945. Adding an additional seven members to the association. Includes a typed note on the lower half of the page acknowledging receipt and thanking Dexter for...
GLC10047.03.030.05.01
to Dexter E. Kelpe
One letter to Dexter E. Kelpe From James W. Putnam dated February 10, 1945. A typed note on the lower half of the page acknowledging receipt and thanking Dexter for the work.
GLC10047.03.030.05.02
Report on Information & Education Course
February 22, 1945
One document entitled Report on Information & Education Course by Dexter E. Kelpe dated February 22, 1945.
GLC10047.03.031
March 2, 1945
One letter to the Army Transportation Association from Dexter E. Kelpe dated March 2, 1945. Adding an additional eight members to the association. Also notes that Lawrence E. Bradley is to be discharged and he will become one of the earliest members...
GLC10047.03.032
One letter to Dexter E. Kelpe from James W. Putnam dated March 2, 1945.
GLC10047.03.033
March 7, 1945
One letter to the Army Transportation Association from Dexter E. Kelpe dated March 7, 1945. Adding an additional twenty-five members to the association. Also notes that brings the company membership to 65 percent.
GLC10047.03.034
One letter to Dexter E. Kelpe from James W. Putnam dated March 7, 1945.
GLC10047.03.035
[Group Discussion Sign up]
March 8, 1945
One document regarding group discussions signed by Dexter E. Kelpe dated March 8, 1945. Regarding a series of group discussions to educate mebers of the company. A signup sheet for people to offer to lead the discussions. listed topics include; GI...
GLC10047.03.036
[Inspection results]
March 13, 1945
One document regarding inspections signed by Dexter E. Kelpe dated March 13, 1945. Regarding a inspection by the Inspection Team and the results which were not good. Kelpe lists he problems and notes that no three night passes will be given to...
GLC10047.03.037
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