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Planck, Gerald F., 1925- to Mommy and Daddy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.02.02 Author/Creator: Planck, Gerald F., 1925- Place Written: Tyler, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 August 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

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

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-
Planck, Paul H., 1894-1985
Planck, Emma, 1896-1951

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