26 August 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mommy and Daddy

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

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29 August 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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] anxious to get in and I suppose I would feel the same way if I was out now, but I think I could appreciate civilian life an awful lot right now." Written in Camp Fannin

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11 August 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 would "love to be home and the privileges of a human being." Sends his best to his grandparents. Written in Camp Fannin

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12 August 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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). Describes travelling from Fort Thomas and picking up weapon training. Written in Camp Fannin

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5 September 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

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1943

13th Training Regiment

Booklet

Title: Fannin' the Breeze

One booklet is the third issue of a bulletin entitled "Fannin' the Breeze." Item is a bulletin released by Camp Fannin for the 13th Training Regiment. Contains an illustration of a soldier in gear sitting in puddle of water. Details what they would likely encounter while training. Written in Camp Fannin

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10 September 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 under rose thorn bushes and getting scratches. Written in Camp Fannin

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12 September 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Notes that he joined the pastor for dinner. Written in Camp Fannin

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17 September 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 in Camp Fannin

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29 September 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 29, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions his health, schedule for the day, and the layout of the camp. Written in Camp Fannin

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2 October 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 a foxhole. Written in Camp Fannin

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6 October 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated October 6, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Requests his high school transcript. Written in Camp Fannin

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15 October 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

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2 February 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 almost wishes he were seeing combat.

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14 February 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 argument with an atheist. Describes himself as unintelligent and a failure.

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20 February 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Describes the general sentiment of other members of the ASTP.

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23 February 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 ideally like to be enlisted as an engineer or paratrooper.

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25 February 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 he had to take.

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1 March 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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4 March 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Pacific. Mentions that he will be training in Camp Maxey, Texas.

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8 March 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 dissolvement of ASTP.Written in Camp Maxey

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28 May 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 complain to make them worry more about him. Written in Camp Maxey

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4 June 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Maxey

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11 June 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 that they may be transferred to Kentucky.Written in Camp Maxey

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27 October 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 November. Written in Camp Fannin

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