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Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975 to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10047.01.035 Author/Creator: Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975 Place Written: Randolph Field, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: December 4, 1942 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One letter from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated December 4, 1942. This letter has been cut and fragmented due to censorship.

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975
Kelpe, Virginia Lee Heidt, fl. 1942-1975

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