March 7, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed letter signed

Title: to Army Transportation Association [James W. Putnam]

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

March 7, 1945

Putnam, James W., fl. 1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to Dexter E. Kelpe

One letter to Dexter E. Kelpe from James W. Putnam dated March 7, 1945.

GLC10047.03.035

March 8, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed document signed

Title: [Group Discussion Sign up]

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 Bill of Rights, The Demobilization plan, (twice) Army Educational Facilities, Russia, Opportunity for Ex-Service men in industries, and Demobilization and Vets return to industries.

GLC10047.03.036

March 13, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed document signed

Title: [Inspection results]

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 company members with issues until all issues are fixed.

GLC10047.03.037

April 1, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed letter signed

Title: to Army Transportation Association [James W. Putnam]

One letter to the Army Transportation Association from Dexter E. Kelpe dated April 1, 1945. Regarding adding members to the Association.

GLC10047.03.038

April 13, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed letter signed

Title: to Army Transportation Association [James W. Putnam]

One letter to the Army Transportation Association from Dexter E. Kelpe dated April 13, 1945. Regarding adding one member to the Association, and correcting an error in another's membership.

GLC10047.03.039.01

circa April 13, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed letter signed

Title: to Army Transportation Association Member

One letter to Army Transportation Association Member from James W. Putnam dated circa April 13, 1945. Welcome letter after joining the Army Transportation Association.

GLC10047.03.039.02

circa April 13, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed letter signed

Title: to Army Transportation Association Member

One letter to Army Transportation Association Member from James W. Putnam dated circa April 13, 1945. Welcome letter after joining the Army Transportation Association.

GLC10047.03.039.03

April 13, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed letter

Title: to Army Transportation Association [James W. Putnam]

One letter to the Army Transportation Association from Dexter E. Kelpe dated April 13, 1945. Regarding adding one member to the Association, and correcting an error in another's membership.

GLC10047.03.040

April 22, 1945

Steinberg, Maynard A., fl. 1945

Typed letter signed

Title: to Dexter E. Kelpe

One letter to Dexter E. Kelpe from Maynard A. Steinberg dated April 22, 1945. Regarding expectations for interior guard duty.

GLC10047.03.041

April 30, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed document

Title: Plans for Unit Schools

One document entitled Plans for Unit Schools signed by Dexter E. Kelpe dated April 30, 1945. Outlines options for onbase schooling for interested company members.

GLC10047.03.042.01

April 30, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed document

Title: Survey of Needs, Education Program

One document entitled Survey of Needs, Education Program dated April 30, 1945. Survey of men interested in certain couses and any posible qualified teachers.

GLC10047.03.042.02

May 1, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Receipt

Title: [Stars and Stripes and Yank Subscription]

One receipt for ninty two subcriptions for Stars and Stripes and Yank signed by Dexter E. Kelpe dated May 1, 1945.

GLC10047.03.043

May 14, 1945

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

Typed letter

Title: to Army Transportation Association [James W. Putnam]

One letter to the Army Transportation Association from Dexter E. Kelpe dated May 14, 1945. Regarding adding two members to the Association.

GLC10047.03.044

1912-1954

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of WWII era Millitary documents and publications Concerning the 344th Harbor Craft Company

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, 63 newsletters and pamphlets, 37 letters, 2 diaries, 1 photograph and 10 various objects.

GLC10047.03

January 20, 1945

McAllister, Lewis W., fl. 1944-1946

Typed document

Title: [Appointment of Information and Education Officer]

One document entitled Appointment of Information and Education Officer appointing Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated January 20, 1945.

GLC10047.03.021

January 20, 1945

McAllister, Lewis W., fl. 1944-1946

Typed document

Title: [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

January 25, 1945

McAllister, Lewis W., fl. 1944-1946

Typed document

Title: [Promotion of Officer]

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

February 7, 1945

McAllister, Lewis W., fl. 1944-1946

Typed document

Title: [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

Typed document

Title: [Travel Orders]

One document entitled Travel Orders for Dexter Elmer Kelpe dated February 9, 1945. Orders allowing travel to Information Education Staff School.

GLC10047.03.029

circa 1830-1870

Longacre, James Barton, 1794-1869

Engraving

Title: Major General Edmund Pendleton Gaines

One engraving of Major General Edmund Pendleton Gaines. Engraved by James Barton Longacre from a painting by J.W. Jarvis.

GLC08878.2074

1834

Durand, Asher Brown, 1796-1886

Engraving

Title: Jacob Brown

One engraving of Jacob Brown. Engraved by A.B. Durand from an original painting by J.W. Jarvis.

GLC08878.2077

circa 1830-1850

Meyer, Henry Hoppner, 1783-1847

Engraving

Title: General Lachlan McIntosh

One engraving of Lachlan McIntosh. Engraved by Edward Wellmore from an original painting by James Barton Longacre.

GLC08878.2082

circa 1830-1850

Gimber, Stephen Henry, 1810-1862

Engraving

Title: Colonel Francis Barber U.S.A.

One engraving of Francis Barber. Engraved Stephen Henry Gimber from an original painting by James Herring.

GLC08878.2084

circa 1943

United Press

Newspaper clipping

Title: Factory Building Sold to Stevens

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Our Men in Service" Pertains to promotions, transfers and enlistment of military servicemen. Of particular note is reference to Lynn Knapp arriving in London.

GLC09953.044