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- Collection: Daniel Klapproth World War II photographs and letters, 1939-1945
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Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Slocum, New York, December 4, 1939
Daniel sends his first letter after enlisting in the US military from Fort Slocum, NY. He describes a day in the life of a new recruit, including medical examinations and food.
A newspaper cutout of an article about the Panama Canal defenses
A newspaper cutout of an article about the American defenses along the Panama Canal.
A newspaper cutout of an article about Americans in Panama
A newspaper cutout of an article about Americans in Panama called "Yankees Pioneer in Panama."
A humorous illustration about soldiers
A humorous comic about soldiers with the text "Comes a package from home- and the vultures rally 'round."
A newspaper cutout about war games
A newspaper cutout of an article about war games in Panama. A man with a walkie-talkie is pictured alongside the article.
Daniel Klapproth with a young boy beside him
Daniel Klapproth poses for a photograph alongside a young boy.
A colorized photograph of Daniel Klapproth in uniform
A colorized photograph of Daniel Klapproth in full uniform.