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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10047.01.618 Author/Creator: Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975 Place Written: Randolph Field, Texas Type: Header Record Date: June 1, 1945 Pagination: 2 items Order a Copy

Two letters, one from Omer H. Kelpe to Virginia Heidt Kelpe dated June 1, 1945. The second letter is from Dick Kelpe to Omer H. Kelpe dated May 29, 1945.

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

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