James Vincent Keck papers, 1943-1945, 2004-2005.

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James Vincent Keck papers, 1943-1945, 2004-2005.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/60570067

The collection contains correspondence from Keck to his family, with some typed excerpts from his letters (1943-1945); Saturday Evening Post articles on WWII (ca. 1940's); additional letters to his parents (1945); photographs (1945, 2004-2005); Military Cartoon and Joke Book (ca. 1940's); copy photographs of a German gun; Fuoco Sulla Montagna videotape (n.d.).

2 boxes (2.75 linear ft.)., 1 audiovisual envelope.

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7780404

Denver Public Library, Central Library

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