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[Photograph of a man]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10047.02.149 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Photograph Date: circa 1940 Pagination: 1 photograph Order a Copy

One photograph of a man circa 1940. The photograph features a man in military uniform saluting the camera. A notation on the rear of the photograph reads, "Dick Kelpe." Same as GLC10047.02.212.

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

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