Novenber 2, 1945 & Mr. H. T. Wahe 903 Garfield Avenue Topeka, Kansas_ ' Dear Mr. Wehe: I have your letter of November. 1 stating that you have a French fencing foil, mask, geuntlet and jacket which you would like to sell. We have no uasefor anything like that at present in our depart- nent. I called Mr. Allen Crafton, liead of the Dramatics Department, and he also said that he didn't believe they needed any such equipment. Thank you'so much for telling us- about this and I'm sure you will find sone- one that will have use for this fine equipment. Sincerely .yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsitylgasketball Coach FCA: lm ; : Leprha, Mave A001 SPS Noverber 3, 1945 Miss Pat. Williams Pi Beta Fhi 1246 Mississippi Lawrence, Kansas Dear Miss Williams: I have your nice letter of O@tober 22 thanking me for the use of the tennis nets during your rush week. I can well imagine that decorations built around the nets was very attractive and also quite original. I also appreciated your own note of appreciation for the use of the nets. Let me know if I can be of assistance again. | With all good wishes for a prosperous hear for the Pi Phis, I am Yours very sincerely, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach on“ FCA: LM moter ee oe | % Pi BETA PHI T+ War Lu, Kad ty you) he Cuyrg SRE yee _vecasm © er bee. wera toned outs 2S wo aha. crust Gan gaia : ows oh tin. keane GENERAL BOARD OF LAY ACTIVITIES | sesccre secnernies She Methodist Chuwh Ve a —— er 4 D. STEWART PATTERSON JAMES W. WORKMAN VICE PRESIDENT 'W. ROLFE BROWN i GEORGE L. MORELOCK, executive SECRETARY J. CALDWELL GUILDS 2 RECORDING SECRETARY JAMES H. TOUCHSTONE 740 RUSH STREET W. ROLFE BROWN -E. LAMONT GEISSINGER CHICAGO 11, ILLINOIS TREASURER October 19, 1945 Mr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allens Thank you for your good letter of October 15th, and for the Jayhawk Rebound which I am enjoying. I assure you that it was a privilege to meet you personally after hearing of you for so long. With sincere personal regards, I remain Cordially yours, CIATE SECRETARY October 15, 1945 Rev. James W. Workman 740 Rush Street Chicago 11, Illinois Dear Rev. Workman: I am sending you the Jayhaiig Rebound which I promised you at the Conference Dinner at Salina. It was a great pleasure to have this fine visit with you. Only wish that we nadld have had a longer time to chew the fat over so many important discussions. : This Jaylurak Rebound is rather a Lengthly thing, Doctor. It almost competes with Montgomery Ward's catalogue but I believe that you will get the idea that we weee trying to write something that would be interesting to our boys. Therefore, we have discussed sports. I have a football yarn in it. I recall the days when I formerly coached football here at the University. Many names will not be familiar to you but maybé you will like the football nem With all good wishes. I an, Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach FCA: Lif Inc, JR PHONE SUSERIOR 4419 Rev. JAMES W. WORKMAN ASSOCIATE SECRETARY GENERAL BOARD OF LAY ACTIVITIES 740 RUSH STREET THE METHODIST CHURCH CHICAGO 11, ILL. - ——— Oetober 6, 1946 Mr. V. E. Willis, Chief Attorney Veterans Administration | Kansas City 6, Missouri ‘Dear Mr. Williss I am very happy to commend to you Jesse Frederick Harris, a young man that I have inown from elimentary school dayse He grew up with my children, played football and basketball with my son who is Milton P,. Allen, Lte (jg) US" After his graduation from high school, he entered the University of Kansas, and participated in football, basketball, — and tracks He was the outstanding punter on the football team during his college dayse He played on varsity basketball team. He was a on reg a tea Prope in trac —— an a Len | @ genis, spos and bears @ fine reputations y opinion he has arent aabkidelia cod bhaide ie lenses. the tenting of the ‘term loyalty, and practices it ina fine ways He certainly does not use intoxicating liquors, does not gamble, and is a fine family mans _ Before the war, he directed the activities of the youth administration of the NeYeAs for Miss Anne Laughlin of Kansase She thought he did an excellent jobe oe ats | Through his athletics, he has learned the meaning of "team work". I have great confidence in Fred Harris, and kmow thet he will make youa splendid mme . © Ss : oe 6 if you have any more questions coneerning Mr. Harris, ZI should be pleased to answer theme : . Very truly yours, Forrest C, Allen, Director Department of Physical Education Varsity Basketball Coach FAms VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Kansas City 6, Missouri October 3, 1945 YOUR FILE REFERENCE: IN REPLY REFER TO: L-6 Mr. Forrest C. Allen, 801 Louisiana Street, HARRIS, Jesse Frederick Lawrence, Kansas. ; Dear Sir: Jesse Frederick Harris, 3130 Euclid Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri has made formal application for employment as Registration Officer with the Veterars Administration Office. He has named you as one of the references to whom we could look for information as to his qualifications, character, and general reputation. Please advise this office confidentially as to the extent of your acquaintance with him, the nature of your association, and whether he is a person possessed of qualifications to carry on personal interviews with vet- erans and others with whom he comes in contact with tact and diplomacy. You are further requested to advise as to his general character and reputation, that is, whether he uses intoxicating liquors, gambles, carouses, and associates with questionable characters and whether, in your opinion, as an individual he can adapt himself to an amicable association with other employees with whom he would be required to carry on the duties of his employment. Any information you can furnish with reference to Mr. Harris will be greatly appreciated and you may be assured that the same will be treated as strictly confidential. Your cooperation in furnishing this information will be greatly appreciated and for your convenience in forwarding a reply there is attached a fully addressed envelope requiring no postage. Very truly yours, September 24, 1945 Coach Vic Ward Medicine Lodge, Kansas Dear Vic: - Apologies are definitely in order. On the tenth of the month you wrote me regarding Heiland. I appreciate your letter but the response perhaps did not convince you of that. Regarding the film that you wented, we could not get that because Coach Getto had made arrangements through another source. I asked Coach Shenk about it and he told me that he had pictures of the Nebraska and lfissouri games but did not have the Getto picture. Iam sorry that I did not write to you sooner but I have not had a secretary for two months and it was impossible to obtain one. Forgive me for my negligence. llowever, if the Nebraska or Missouri pictures are desired by you for a future showing pleasd let me know and I will get them off to you. : ‘I am mighty happy that your prospects look good. for 1947. With all good wishes, I an, Sincerely, Director of Physical Education FCA: Li Maes y we Z L OG whe ated Atl i028 fon | fan xe Aeghaweced a - uae hee AIR aL, EAE EFS SR PL EI LE ENE RE I TE ELT RT Raise it arora ate Sept. 10, 1945 Mr. Henry P. Gott Dear Mr. Gott: ‘ Si satin ir Wintel nals ik tik elite pool at the Winfield Country Club. I am wondering if you will give me as much information as is possi- ee re ee eat States of ee stwittidn at te pul aan cae Ge. I will ) a greatly appreciate information on the size of the pool, ee ik, t Snr eae. With — Sincerely yours, Forrest G. Allen President STEVENS & BRAND ATTORNEYS AT LAW SUITE 1 LAWRENCE NATIONAL BANK BLDG. LAWRENCE, KANSAS RICHARD B. STEVENS JOHN W. BRAND September 10, 195 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: You asked me to advise you concerning the swimming eS in the Winfield, Kansas, Country Club. I was in Winfiel recently and talked with Mr. Henry P. Gott who was an officer of the Country Club there at the time the swimming pool was built. It is a very nice — and I would guess it is about cD years old. JI believe it measures in size pee gr hag 100 by 20 feet. Mr. Gott advised me that the total cost for building the pool at the time it was constructed was $1100.00. He felt that a swimming pool built today might cost as much as $2300.00. You could obtain further information from him by addressing him at Winfield. Respectfully yours, September 1, 1945 Mr. George E. Little Director of Athletics Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Jersey Dear George: I can speak in very high terms regarding Don White. Don, did a great job with his Washington University team at _ St. Louis. We had many hot contests with Don and he was — always a high-grade gentleman in every particular. I think, also that he is one of the finest coaches in the country. He is a gentleman and hes poise, and yet he is the fighter type that instills agrressiveness yet fair play in his mens If you are fortumate in securing the services of Don 1 White, let ma say that I think he would male a definite contribution to your faculty. I am happy to recommend him without reservation. | Sincerely yours, Forrest C. Allen Director, Physical Education Varsity Basketball Coach FCA :med RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEW BRUNSWICK NEW JERSEY August 29, 1945. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Forrest Allen Head Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas. Dear *Phog”: r Your letter was very much appreciated. ye appreciate also that the men I felt rated high in the Allen” training were getting along so well today. The two men of more recent graduation I did not know, but noticed in the Basketball Guide they, too, have had success. I have been very much impressed with Don White of Connecticut, a former Purdue Graduate of 1922. He coached at Washington University, St. Louis for twelve years and while there made a very creditable record. He has since, during the past ten years, made a fine record at the University of Connecticut. He is a mid-/estern trained man, having played well, coached well and knows what it means to be cooperator. He has, furthermore, migrated from the West to the Hast and is quite well acquainted with the Hastern setup. I wuld like to know anything that you might wish to say about him in a letter, if possible, because I know. of his regard for you, and also the fact that his teams met the Kansas teams while he was at Washington University. I do not wish to bother you, but do appreciate that your recommendations stand very high on this campus. It was a pleasure to learn from you that you had three Sons in the Service and that they had been spared when Peace was declared. You and Mrs. Allen must have been very busy taking care of their families while the warriors were in active duty - after all that is what made us a tough Nation to lick. Thanks again and with kind regards, I Most cordial yours, he corres EZ. Little rector.