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R.A.LONG BUILDING
926-8 GRAND AVENUE

Kansas City,Mo.
September 16, 192

Dr. Forrest C. Allen, ar

80I Louisianna,St., \y\ .
Lawrence, Kansas. 4
Dear Phog:

I am planning on offering my services to the Armed Forces before
long and am anxious to project myself into a round hole rather than a
square one which,is often the case when left entirely to the routine
of Gov. red tape proceedure.

It seems that at least two years college is a routine requirement
regardless of one's seasoned experience and proven ability. This
particular educatioal requirement is where I fall down. I have regretted
many times that I did not apply myself when in college, but, I have
tried to make up for that error since the hard way by diligent study and
application. My record here thru the years indicates, I believe, at least
some measure of success in that direction.

As you know I have bean with Long-Bell continuously for over Twenty
years, starting in the logging and mill operations and gradually thru
all phases to that of my present position General Manager - WOOD
PRESERVING DIVISION, which, I have held for the past six years. This en-
tails the direction of three large plant operations located in Cal.,
La., and Ark., representing an investment of several million dollars and
employing upwards of five hundred persons, I am proud to say that my Biv-
ision's record thru the depression and since, tops the list.

Phog- I am relating these achiemement, solely in the premise that it
would seem that my record is somewhat commensurate with that which KU
hopes and wishes for all her graduates. Consequently I am wondering if
you could present my case and arrange a transcript to satisfy the two
year Liberal Arts cturrichlum requirement for this purpose. It should
cover the years I7-I8 and 19-20. I was in the Navy in I8-I9.

I write you in this connection in considerable embarassment but, I
feel you will understand the circumstances and will comprehend the tenor
of my request. Please, if interceeding in my behalf as outlined,
jepordizes, or places you in an embarassing position whatever, please
destroy this letter and simply tell me that it can't be done--I will
understand perfectly, and thank you just the same.

I am indeed sorry that our paths have not crossed more often thru
all these years but I have followed your official life in the press and
want to congratulate you for the enviable repntation and the splendid
record you have established.

With my most sincere thanks and confidence, I am

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