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- Collection: Daniel Klapproth World War II photographs and letters, 1939-1945
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Daniel Klapproth with a young boy beside him
Daniel Klapproth poses for a photograph alongside a young boy.
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.
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 of an article about Americans in Panama
A newspaper cutout of an article about Americans in Panama called "Yankees Pioneer in Panama."
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.
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.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Slocum, New York, December 10, 1939
Daniel writes about some of his duties while stationed at Fort Slocum. He reminds his mother to quickly arrange for the sale of his car so that he can have money for Christmas.
Letter from Daniel Klapproth to his mother while stationed in Fort Slocum, New York, December 11, 1939
Daniel reminds his family to write to him once in a while. He talks about a job he got working in a warehouse, as well as a tooth he had removed.