THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS LAWRENCE DEPARTMENT OF BAND October 29, 1942 Dr. Forrest C, Allen Director of Physical Education Varsity Basketball Coach Department of Physical Education University of Kansas Campus Dear Dr, Allen: Thank you for your good letter of October 27 regarding the Cowboy Band. I am happy to know you enjoyed it; and it probably goes with- out saying that we are, personally, getting a great deal of kick out of the organization, I am considering the possibility of using the Cowboy Band at the basketball games for the following reasons: First, it is small and will be easy to seat in the limited space available for the band. Second, it is made up of top players from the larger band; consequently, it possesses a great deal of snap and quality. What do you think of the idea? Thanks again, and with West wis IT am © Yours very sincerely,_ Russell L. Wile bs