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December 24, 1942

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated December 24, 1942. Also includes two stamps that were originally adhered to the envelope.

GLC10047.01.044.01

December 24, 1942

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Postcard

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One postcard sent by Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe with his letter dated December 24, 1942. Front of the card features a song entitled Down in Texas illustrated with images of a Mariachi player, a dancing couple, a snake and a bull. The rear of the card is dated December 24, 1942 and reads, "Love- from the star in your window."

GLC10047.01.044.02

December 25, 1942

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated December 25, 1942. Also includes two stamps that were originally adhered to the envelope.

GLC10047.01.045

December 28, 1942

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated December 28, 1942. Also includes two stamps that were originally adhered to the envelope.

GLC10047.01.046

December 30, 1942

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated December 30, 1942. Also includes six stamps that were originally adhered to the envelope.

GLC10047.01.047

December 30, 1942

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated December 30, 1942.

GLC10047.01.048

December 31, 1942

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated December 31, 1942.

GLC10047.01.049

January 1, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 1, 1943. This letter has been cut and fragmented due to censorship.

GLC10047.01.050

January 2, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 2, 1943.

GLC10047.01.051

January 4, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 4, 1943. This letter has been cut and fragmented due to censorship.

GLC10047.01.052

January 5, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 5, 1943.

GLC10047.01.053

January 12, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 12, 1943. This letter has been cut and fragmented due to censorship.

GLC10047.01.054

January 13, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 13, 1943.

GLC10047.01.055

January 19, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 19, 1943.

GLC10047.01.056

January 20, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 20, 1943. This letter has been cut and fragmented due to censorship.

GLC10047.01.057

January 17, 1942

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 17, 1942, postmarked January 18, 1943.

GLC10047.01.058

January 21, 1942

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 21, 1942, postmarked January 21, 1943. This letter has been cut and fragmented due to censorship.

GLC10047.01.059

January 22, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 22, 1943. This letter has been cut and fragmented due to censorship.

GLC10047.01.060

January 23, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 23, 1943. Also includes two stamps that were originally adhered to the envelope.

GLC10047.01.061

January 23, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 23, 1943. This letter has been cut and fragmented due to censorship.

GLC10047.01.062

January 24, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 24, 1943. This letter has been cut and fragmented due to censorship. Also includes two stamps that were originally adhered to the envelope.

GLC10047.01.063

January 25, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 25, 1943. This letter has been cut and fragmented due to censorship.

GLC10047.01.064

January 27, 1943

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 27, 1943.

GLC10047.01.065

February 6, 1951

Pfieffer, Charlotte Ann, fl. 1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Johnny

One letter addressed to Johnny from Charlotte Ann Pfieffer dated February 6, 1951.

GLC10004.03.20

February 7, 1951

Ryan, James E., Mrs., fl. 1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jack

One letter addressed to John J. Ryan from his mother dated February 7, 1951.

GLC10004.03.21