UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
THE SCHOOL OF LAW
LAWRENCE

January 19, 1938,

De. Fi. Gs Allen,
Director of Physical Education,
University of Kansas.

Dear Dr. Allen:

I am deeply grateful for the autographed copy of
your latest book. After studying it, I feel that it should be
classed as an encyclopedia and not as a book, but however classed,
it is a splendid work. But you have done more then write a book.
You have created a symbol and justified invercoliegiste athletie¢es
as & university activity. Unless athletics promote’ proper ssi
ob jectives of a university, they are not justified. The ultimate
purpose of the university is better citizenship, end these
contests as conducted under your leadership ‘are not only sports
in the proper sense of that term but are also wholesome forces for
loyalty, decency and greater strength of mind and body. So
conducted they are not only justifiable but are indispensable
adjuncts to the university life.

I am very happy to have both the book and the friend-
ship expressed in its giving.

Sincerely yours,

   

Professor of Law.