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Kelpe, Walda, fl. 1944 to Virginia Lee Heidt Kelpe

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10047.01.262 Author/Creator: Kelpe, Walda, fl. 1944 Place Written: Randolph Field, Texas Type: Typed letter signed Date: January 13, 1944 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Walda Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated January 13, 1944. Thanking Virginia for letting herself and Dek use their car while Dek was home on leave. Also includes a stamp that was originally adhered to the envelope.

Kelpe, Walda B., fl. 1944-1945
Kelpe, Virginia Lee Heidt, fl. 1942-1975

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