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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.02.17 Author/Creator: Planck, Gerald F., 1925- Place Written: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 February 1944 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

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.

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

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