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One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 26, 1943. Describes basic training with weapons and field hikes while stationed at Camp Fannin in Texas. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.01

to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 29, 1943. Describes training with weapons and watching war propaganda films. Mentions receiving letters from family and friends. Writes, "Before I got in the army I [was]...

GLC09951.02.02

to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 11, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Describes training with weapons, building biouvacs, drills, and breaks. Expresses that he...

GLC09951.02.03

to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 12, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Announces that he has been selected to train in the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP)...

GLC09951.02.04

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 5, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions weapon training and amount of men stationed at the camp. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.05.01

to Mother

One letter addressed to Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 10, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions different examinations he will have to complete for the week. Describes having to climb...

GLC09951.02.06

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 12, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions attending church were majority of the members had left to work in defense plants...

GLC09951.02.07

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 17, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions tactic training and running. Notes that this is his 5th week of training. Written...

GLC09951.02.08

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated October 2, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Describes gear, training and march practice. Includes an illustration of a soldier sitting in...

GLC09951.02.10

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated October 15, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Describes daily tasks. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.12

to Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated February 2, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Details sending a money order, studying for tests, and that he was on his way to a physics lecture. Notes that he...

GLC09951.02.13

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated February 14, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Mentions that if his grades contuine falling he may flunk out of the ASTP program. Noted getting into an...

GLC09951.02.14

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated February 20, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Mentions that the ASTP will be dissolved and that majority of men will be assigned to the Army Ground Forces...

GLC09951.02.15

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated February 23, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Describes the enviornment on the university's campus, such as the sounds of the R.O.T.C. training. Would...

GLC09951.02.16

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated February 25, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Lays out his plan for which would likely delay him entering combat for as long as possible. Mentions exams...

GLC09951.02.17

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated March 1, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Mentions receiving a bible and visiting town with another boy.

GLC09951.02.18

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated March 4, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Announces that he will likely be shipped off with the 99th division in about three to six months to the South...

GLC09951.02.19

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated March 8, 1944. Written on Louisiana State University stationery. Mentions how he had spent his time recreationally. Describes how they are likely to be divided after the...

GLC09951.02.20

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated May 28, 1944. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas. Describes his daily tasks. Expresses that he wishes to write longer letters but doesn't want to...

GLC09951.02.21

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated June 4, 1944. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas. Describes training. Inquires when it would be best for him to request a furlough. Written in Camp...

GLC09951.02.22

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated June 11, 1944. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas. Describes night training. Notifies them when he is likely to take his furlough. Mentions a rumor...

GLC09951.02.23

to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated October 27, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Describes weapons and tactical training. Notes that he will likely be sent away to school in...

GLC09951.02.24

[Collections of letters belonging to George A. West and Gerald Planck][Decimalized .01.001-.266, .02.01-.25]

Collection of 291 letters belonging to two soldiers, George A. West and Gerald Planck dated 1941-1945. The collection has been divided between West's correspondence (GLC09951.01) and Planck's correspondence (GLC09951.02).

West's letters are dated...

GLC09951