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Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963 [Dexter E. Kelpe Mortgage]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10047.01.682 Author/Creator: Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963 Place Written: Jefferson City, Missouri Type: Printed document Date: March 6, 1946 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; Order a Copy

One chattel mortgage made out to Dexter E. Kelpe dated March 6, 1946. Mortgage is for three hundred and nine dollars for a 1941 Buick. The payment is fifty one dollars and fifty cents for six months.

Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963

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