- ——— 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
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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

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