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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.02.15 Author/Creator: Planck, Gerald F., 1925- Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 February 1944 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

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.

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

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