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Melton, fl. 1934 to Dexter Kelpe

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10047.02.511 Author/Creator: Melton, fl. 1934 Place Written: Jefferson City, Missouri Type: Greeting Card Date: December 22, 1934 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One greeting card sent to Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Kelpe by the Meltons dated December 21, 1934. Features a man and a woman in holiday clothing holding envelopes the card reads, Greetings." When opened the text changes to read, "Greetings and Greetings to you may be sent but you won't receive another that's more sincerely meant! Merry Christmas!"

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

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