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

GLC09951.02.12

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.

GLC09951.02.13

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.

GLC09951.02.14

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.

GLC09951.02.15

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.

GLC09951.02.16

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.

GLC09951.02.17

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.

GLC09951.02.18

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.

GLC09951.02.19

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

GLC09951.02.20

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

GLC09951.02.21

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

GLC09951.02.22

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

GLC09951.02.23

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

GLC09951.02.24

15 June 1944

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated June 15, 1944. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Maxey, Texas. Mentions that he has sent them money and when he has a furlough scheduled. Describes what his schedule will be like with training and exams for the next week. Written in Camp Maxey

GLC09951.02.25

August 1931

New Masses, 1926-1948

Newspaper clipping

Title: Chicago Demonstrations

One page clipping from an issue of the New Masses. Contains an article entitled, "Chicago Demonstration" by George Robbins. Highlights the events of the housing protests on the South Side of Chicago that took place on August 1931. Above the title are sketches of Abe Grey and John O'Neil, two Black men, who were murdered by the police during the protest. Illustration by Mitchel Siporin. Reverse side contains a review of titles related to Mexico by Alberto Morales which contain a critique of Stuart Chase's travel book. Morales responds to Chases's complaint of protests in the country.

GLC09977.01

1931

New Masses, 1926-1948

Newspaper clipping

Title: New Masses

One fragmented copy of New Masses dated 1931. Contains articles and illustrations related to the Scottsboro boys trial, worker's rights, the death of 42 construction workers building the Empire State Building, lynching, treatment of Asian working class people internationally, the Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist Party), and communism.

GLC09977.02

1935

Commission on Interracial Cooperation

Book

Title: The Mob Still Rides: A Review of the Lynching Record (1931-1935)

One copy of a book entitled, "The Mob Still Rides: A Review of the Lynching Record (1931-1935)" printed by Commission on Interracial Cooperation dated 1935. Provides data of 84 lynchings that had taken place in 5 years. Analysis contains data on complaints, unpunished lynchers, lynch mobs, exploitation, and media reporting.

GLC09977.03

1947

Wallace, James, fl. 1947

Booklet

Title: Segregation on Common Carriers

One booklet entitled, "Segregation On Common Carriers," written by James Wallace dated 1947. Contains illustrations by Walter Reed. Narrative text on legislative background behind the segregation of public transportation.

GLC09974.01

3 September 1956

Wallace, James, fl. 1947

Magazine

Title: Life magazine (September 3, 1956)

One issue of Life magazine dated September 3, 1956. Issue is dedicated to segregation. Front cover contains an illustration of a slave auction. Cover story pertains to a highlight of Africa which the magazine refers to as the "Land Slaves Called Home." Provides details of the slave trade. Also included in this issue are photographs of the Democratic Party convention for Dwight D. Eisenhower and Republican Party convention for the election for Richard Nixon.

GLC09974.02

circa 1941-1945

Schwartz, Warren Harold, 1914-1992

Scrapbook

Title: [Warren Schwartz Scapbook]

One scrapbook belonging to Warren Harold Schwartz. Contains 33 pages of photographs taken by Schwartz while serving abroad during World War II.

GLC09662.720

4 February 1954

Underwood & Underwood, fl. 1888-1930

Photograph

Title: Separation Suit Complicated

One picture dated February 4, 1954 of James Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt and Romelle Schneider Roosevelt. Image description on reverse side notes that they were photographed at a United Nations conference some years back. Provides details into James Roosevelt and Romelle Schneider Roosevelt's divorce.

GLC09957.60

circa 1940

United Press International

Photograph

Title: [Franklin D. Roosevelt and disabled children]

One picture dated approximately 1940 of President Franklin D. Roosevelt with two children in wheelchairs.

GLC09957.61

7 November 1962

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: Speaks Of His Mother

One picture dated November 7, 1962 of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., outside of the family townhouse in New York City, following the death of Eleanor Roosevelt.

GLC09957.62

7 November 1962

Associated Press

Photograph

Title: After His Mother Died

One picture dated November 7, 1962 of Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., outside of the family townhouse in New York City, following the death of Eleanor Roosevelt.

GLC09957.63

1896

Cox, George C., 1851-1903

Engraving

Title: Grover Cleveland

One print of President Grover Cleveland dated November 23, 1896. Photograph originally taken by George C. Cox.

GLC08878.1104