July 15, 1943. Mrs. Ao J. Anderson, 717 Vernont Strect, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Mra. A. Jot & fellow who only thinks kind words of a fellow takes little time, but when a fellow sits down and writes words of congratulations, then that is something else. So I want you to mow that I appreciate very much your and writing the kind words that you had in your mind. | We trust that some time in the not too distant future you will be able to attend ome of our Rotary Ann parties. We would be delighted to have you. | ) Rotarily yours, ‘pirector of Physical Education, POA:AH 7 Varsity Basketball Coach. Mrs. A. J. Anderson 2. |, Ltetw Lg, PN Ql tis Atte? Tle... April 16, 1943. Lt. John 7. Andrews, 641 Kenwood Ave., Dayton, Ohio. ~ Dear Brother Jack: é Gee, your letter was swell and I appreciated it very, very much. I don't write you as often as I should. In fact, I have neglected all - of my K boys who have written in, but I am going toe write a mimeographed . lattas' Se 0.1) ob Geaia tare Wk Sale Gltvanian wk 3 at aie Se weal you a copy of this letter. This will bring you up on their whereabouts and what they are doing. T know that you will get a buzz out of thet. Anda thank you, too, Jack, for sending me the copy of the Cinoin- nati Enguirer of April 7th containing General Lear's speech. I have always been a great admirer of General Lear when he put the yoo-hoo boys on their feet for a long march. He is a strick disoiplinarien and a great leader. I got a tremendous tug and buzz out of this speech. It is exactly what all of us civilians need, and I wish there were more General. Lears in the Army. I imow that we have a swell army, but just as he said, we at home ought to want to make the boys in the army proud of us, ani I am sure that they would be very much ashamed if they knew i some of the things that some of us civilians perpetrate in the name of patriotism. I like his absentee observation tremendously. Thanks, Jack, for your fine compliments on the tean. Frankly, I thought we would heave the worst season since 1929, but some time I cn going to toli you, or rather, 1 believe I will write it to t to the K boys and you will get the story from that. And I will not forget to do it, Jask. You will hear from me shortly. pang cate pecan ge coo ng eggnog ' he a darling? I just got a letter the other day from Fred. He had two fine things happen to him. Ue was called back into basketball service with the Phillips team and his five goals the night of the finals at Denver won the National A.A.U. championship for Phillips. And then he has a fine baby daughter that arrived just about the time the championship occurred. Fred has matured tremendously, and I am very proud of him. Thanks, again, Jack, on Rotary. They voted me in as president last Monday night, and I only trust that I oan be as successful with Rotary as have my fine predecessors. ee , ~2- I will tell Mrs. Allen that you extend your best wishes to her and that will make her happy. ‘She has always been very fond of you end she remembers the kindnesses and courtesies that you have shown her. ith ell kinds of good luck, Jack, and best wishes to you and yours, I am, with deep appreciation, — Fraternally and Rotarily yours, Director of Physical Education, PCAAH = : Varsity Basketball Coach. HOTEL GIBBONS HEADQUARTERS FOR IN Lorry? 400 ROOMS - FIREPROOF THIRD AND LUDLOW DAYTON, OHIO Mire. Hester G. Stoll, Asst. Director of Employment, National —t. fmerican Red Washington, De Ce Dear Mrs. Stoll: Tem wetting you sugerding Ruth they Yalan, Os Kentucky Street, Lawrence, Kensss. Miss Nelson graduated from the University of Kemsas in 1942 with a B. 5. degree in Mucation, with a major in Physical Education. Prom my last knowledge of her, Miss Nelson waa in splendid physical health. She is a young woman baving a very attractive personality. There is no question in my mind as to her loyalty to the United States. In my opinion ee ea” an oe ee end possesses qualities of flexibility. She ee student hore at tho University. : Although she has nover worked for us, tone Get she would rate very highly in ebility, integrity and per~- sonableness. She has taught school but I do not know where. T au sure that she would be eble to fill ome of the positions very acceptably in your orgenization. - FORM 1836 A JAN. 1943 “ AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON, D. C. June 7, 1943 Dro F. C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Re; Nelson, Ruth Mary My dear Dr. Allen: 914 Kentucky Lawrence, Kansas We are considering the person mentioned above for a position in connection with our program of Services to the Armed Forces. This assignment may take the applicant outside the continental United States. The enclosed statement describes the qualifications required and the responsibilities involved in the assignment. Because of the varied nature of the work to be undertaken we are seeking persons who possess qualities of flexiblity, leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships. Since the duties of the position involve close contact with the military personnel there must be no question of the applicant's loyalty to the United States. For your guidance in replying, it is suggested that the follow- ing be among the points covered: ability, integrity, loyalty, habits, personableness. Do you consider applicant qualified for the position? If so, why? What are the applicant's outstanding qualifications? State your relationship to applicant. If employer, what position did the applicant hold? Was work record satisfactory? Would you re-employ? We cannot make a final decision until we have heard from all references, and for this reason we should like to have your confidential reply at your earliest convenience. Very truly yours, (Mrs.) Hester G. Stoll d Assistant Director ‘Enel. ARC 828 Employment GENERAL + ARC 828 August 1942. GENERAL GUIDE FOR SELECTING STAFF ASSISTANTS AMERICAN RED CROSS CLUBS Women Staff assistants are assigned by the American Red Cross to American Red Cross clubs serving members of the armed forces in leave areas abroad. Staff assistants are on the staffs of and under the supervision of the American Red Cross club directors, and frequently, under the direct supervision of the program director. \ Candidates for positions must be in good physical health as evidenced by a physical examination performed by a physician of good standing with the American Medical Association. They must be citizens of the United States and must be able to furnish a certified copy of a birth certificate or other proof of citizenship. Their records as citizens must be satisfactory to the military authorities as well as to the American Red Cross. Red Cross staff assistants will usually be sent from the United States. : RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Subject to approval of the proper supervisory official, staff assistants: 1. Provide for the club an atmosphere of youthful hospitality and friendliness. 2. Assist with information services, acquainting the men on leave with services of the club; provide registration facilities; make arrangements for mail, cables, and telegrams to be sent or expected by men on leave; distribute available tickets to sports events, theatres, and movies; keep on prominent display church directories, time tables, sight-seeing schedules, and bulletin boards. 3. Plan musical programs; lead instrumental and singing groups; are responsible for care of juke box, radio, and phonograph. 4. Assist with the conduct of a library service where such service is provided. 5. Plan and conduct parties and dancing. 6. Organize resources for participation in quiet games, including card and table games; semiactive games, including shuffleboard and ping-pong. 7. Organize and direct skits, pantomimes, radio programs, one-act plays, play- reading, and concerts. 8. Assist with craft activities. ? 9. Organize and lead group activities in hobbies, discussion groups, and forums. 10. Organize resources to stimulate restful individual pursuits such as_ reading, writing, talking, lounging, and just sitting, and self-organizing, self-motivating individual hobbies. 11. Assist with outdoor activities, including nature study and sports. 12. Assist in the use of volunteers. \ we fr. AGE AND SEX Women only are considered for these position. Applicants should be between the ages of 25 and 35 years inclusive. Only persons with outstanding qualifications will be accepted outside these age limits. EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE Preferably a graduate of college or university, with major in recreation, music, dramatics, arts and crafts, physical education, or other fields allied with recrea- tion. In exceptional instances, outstanding experience may be considered as a sub- stitute for a college degree. Applicant must be excellent in one of the recreation skills listed in the preceding section, “Responsibilities and Duties.” Excellence in several is preferred. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS . Well-groomed, attractive, friendly yet impersonal attitude toward men, a sense of humor, well-modulated voice, maturity of judgment, resourcefulness and imagination, sincerity of purpose, ability to adjust to uncertain assignments and changing condi- tions, appreciation of varied background, racial and religious understanding, recognition of and adherence to military etiquette and regulations, the ability to win the liking of those with whom they come in contact, and ability to work as a member of the group. THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS — WASHINGTON, D. C. ? March 1, 1943. late Me He Soglow, Adviser, — Homlth and Physleal Bducation, Japanese Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado. Dear lr. Soglow: | i Thank you for your letter of February 15th por rn a dare amare aden ca geile ta educa ti ofte Wo are not sure yet just how mich the load on eek deen ah dk on Miavainell: but I assure you that if we find it necessary to add instructors your application will be given careful oasideration. Sincerely yours, Director of Physieal Education, PCA :AH Vareity Basketball Coach. WAR RELOCATION AUTHORITY In reply, please refer to: , | February 15; 1943 Dr. Forrest A. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas My dear Dr. Allen: I have been informed that the University of Kansas has been designated as an Army Training School. This gives me the impression that it will be necessary to increase your staff in order to handle the added load in your department of Health and Physical Education. I am anxious to get back on the college level in my profes- gion. Since the change in the national draft law, my status is draft exempt, and I am, therefore, eager tO secure a po- sition with more permanency. The accompanying sheet will en- large on my qualifications. I have had 18 years of successful experience in the general field of education, physical education, recreation and health work. My training includes a B.S. from the University of Illinois in 1924 and an M.A. from Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, 1940. I feel I am qualified by training, experience and personal aptitude,to do your department an adequate piece of work. My experience on the faculty at the Universityof Illinois has well equipped me to handle work on this level. I sincerely hope you will find sufficient time to consider this inquiry in detail. Desiring to hear from you shortly, I am Most sincerely, M. He. Sogiow, A Health and Phys Japanese Relocation Center Amache, Colorado a. 8. Soglow, Japanese Relocation Center, Amache, Colorado. Statement of Qualifications: I. Professional Training 1. University of Illinois, College of Education, 1924, B.S. Degree. 2. Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, 1940, M.A. Degree. Il. Professional Experience l. University a. University of Tilinois, 1925 to 1932 Coaching: Football, bacietuell, baseball Teaching: Boxing, wrestling, swimming and other physical training activities. Supervision of teacher training. b. University of Colorado On summer staff Recreation and physical education. 2. Athletic Club a. Kansas City, Mo. Director b. Omaha, Nebr. 3. Recreation a. St. Louis, Mo. Director of Group Work Center b. Summer camps Director for 10 summers 4, Health, Physical Education, Recreation a. Boulder, Colorado, 1940 to 1942 Director of Health and Physical Education in city school system. Director of City Recreation and Public Welfare b. Amache, Colorado, 1942 Japanese Relocation Center Adviser in Health and Physical Education lil. Qualified for: 1. Instruction in physical activities 2. Coaching of athletic sports 3. Teacher training in Physical Education, Health Education, Rec reation 4. Administrative duties ) June 18, i943. University of Kansas. Dear Leonard: Iam very happy to write Colonel Washington regarding the work being done on our swimming pool filter end re=- circulating system. I am enclosing a copy of my letter to hin. Very sincerely yours, Pireetor of Physical Education, FCAsh Varsity Basketball Coach. THE KANSAS POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY ATCHISON, KANSAS April 19, 1943 Dr. Forrest ©, Allen, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Phog: In reply to your letter of April 9th., consenting to our request for your appearance here on Tuesday, April 27th., I am writing this to say we are looking forward to seeing you, and I will be glad to pick you up at the Hotel Atchison between 6 and 6:30, should this be easier than locating the Methodist Church. My office happens to be just across the street from the Hotel. Very truly yours, GH Ahlborn FW : EPC ANCE oe Redes Ge Sa gen en Poet eel leas Soeuey oe cae May 12, 1943 ead Ema University of Kansas By Ce Le Paxwon, Certified Public Accountant, Topeka, Kansas _ EXHIBIT A | | Increase COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHERT Year Ended Year Ended eee me a May 12, 1943 May 31, 1942 Decrease~ ASSETS : : . - Cash $1,237.17 $ 1,388.68 $ 151,51- University Appropriation 451.53 © 286.80 164.73 Accounts Receiva ble = Advertising 169.24 —~§3.05 116,19 Inventories; Office Supplies — 834,78 © 549489 15.11: : Picture Frames 86.20 86620 - O- Accrued Interest Receivable 68.29 59050 8.99 Total Current Assets 2,087 eBL _ B52 223.92 92 _ 123.29 Reserve Fund ecurities=at cost (Pledged ~ Notes Paya ble $5,800.00), 859.84 9,345.78 514.06 ines Accounts 34.29 485.86 451.57= Due from General Fund - Contra 494.22 231.18 263,04 Total Reserve Fund Assets 10,388.35 _10, 062.82 _ 925653 Permanent Equipment - Less Depreciation | $72.78 487.79 115,01- Deferred Expensee «0 @ - O0- - O- Total Assets 13,108.54. 12,774.53 333.81 LIABILITIES AND Net WORTH Accrued Payroll 284,60 464,12 179.52- Employees Social Security Tax 6.15 7.36 oe Accrued Interest Payable m0 « 71.43 71.43 Accounts Payable i- 0 = ‘653.74 653,74 Notes Payable ~ Secured by Bonds 4,600.00 5,800.00 1,200.00 Due Reserve Fund = Contra 494.22 221,18 263.04 Victory Tax Payable 24.80 -O- (24.80 Total Current Liabilities 409.0% 7,887,8 1,818.06~ Reserve for Cunningham Memorial 5.00 5.00 - ci. Reserve for Frank E. Marcy Fund _ 427,83. . 500.00 72 .17= Reserve for Freshman Loan Award Fund 7.50 - 29.75 22,25- Total Reserves 44063 set TD "3 do“ Net Worth ae oe Reserve Fund = Exhibit "ct 10,388.35 _ 10,062.82 325453 General Fund Deficit-Beginnigg of Year 5,050.87= 5,714.43= Operating Gain 1,920. 76 666,56 — — Net Doth ch nd L066 of year egaends 5,050 087= "1,920.76 — Liabilities Reserves and = BAG BIT B COMPARATIVE STATEMENY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURES Increase Year Ended Year Ended or Income 512-45 5-31-42 © Decrease University Appropriations B,C25.50 § 6,050.00 $1, 620.50- Current Dues and Subscriptions 5,793.80 5,891.00 412.50 Advertising 1,382.71 1,573.06 240,.35= Miscellaneous Receipts -O- 83622 83 .2a— Alumni Fund 963 .50 771.52 191.98 Interest 277 1d 27794 o8l- Life Memberships-Transferred from Reserve 22;00 82.00 60.00 40% Current Receipts - Life Memberships 264,00 168.00 96,00 Present Student Organizations * 11.79 11 .79= Total Income 15,592.14 a 508,53 BS _ 116.598 Expenditures ~ Saaaraes 6.389039 6,405.84 16.45= Travel Expense 28567 $66.06 84 559— Office Supplies and Expense 838 .02 940.77 102.75= Postage, Tclephone and Telegraph 748,28 891.53 143 .30= Magazine Printing and Supplies 2,675.25 5,252 088 577 «63 Sundry Expense 108.95 277.10 £68.15= Depreciation on Equipment 115.01 110.49 4.52. Interest 167.15 202 «30 35e15= Advertising Commissions 92.29 156.04 63 «75 Repairs to Eq uipment 8.00 5350 25 e00= Employment Bureau = Salaries & Expense 180.00 994.05 814,.05= Payroll Tax 59.43 58.46 097 Bad Debts 10.50 1.00 9.50 Reunion Expense 17.49 25.05 42.54 Total Expense 11,671.38 13,644.97 1,973 .59= Net Operating Gain $1,920,756 $$ 665,56 1257420 EXHIBIT C RESERVE FUND Fund Balance =» May 31, 1942 $10,062.82 Additions: Applied from Annual Life Memberships 263.50 Single Payment Life Memberships - 60% 396.00 ; 7 peg lecsae Less; Transfers to Gener al Fund $22.00 Loss o n Liquidation of Bldg. . & Loan Shares 511.97 533697 = Balance Hay Bhs 1942 * $10,388.35 peemenee *Invested in Ue S. Treasury peace: $3357. 91; He ,0.L.C. Bonds, $1, 005. 635 U.86 Savings & War Bonds, $3161.75; Muntéipal Bonds, $1534.55; Savings Account, $32001e Due from General Fund on Life Membership Installments, $496.50. SECRETARY'S REPORT The impact of war has revised the objectives of the Alumni Association some- what but seem not to have decreased its erfectivenesse A good many local meetings have been held through the year, espscially in the larger centers, even though the opportunity for Alumni Association and University officials to go out and meet with these groups, at least those out of the state, has been largely cut off. About twenty full-sized meetings have been held, ahout half of which have been within the state and half in distant placese The use of campus movies has helped. Where meetings have been hald, the alumni ssemed to enjoy them more than ever beforee The Ft. Worth alumni even went so far as to write a letter of appreciation to the alumni president for sending the secretary to be with theme | OF ten see ome Gee UY tos OH Oe BER ee OM Oe ee ee ee MAGAZINE HITS THE SPOT Chief means of contact this year has been the Graduate Magazinee Never in the present editor's nineteen years have the expressions of appreciation been so numer- our or so warme Special emphasis has been put on news of the men and women in the Serviced. The man power problem put a serious crimp on efficiency so far as the editorial staff is concerned, and the publication schedule has been seriously and embarrasing- ly delayed. It is fondly hoped that this situation can be improved by next year. Membership has held up well and even improved during the yeare The disloca- tions caused by war are apparently only increasing interest in and devotion to the alma mater and fellow alumnie During the fiscal year, 18 persons have completed life membershipe The total number of life members now is 447. The number of persons paying regular annual dues increased approximately two hundred during the years Out of those paying regular annual dues, 679 come under the young alumni class of paying only $2 a year and 141 pay joint dues of $4. The officers and directors of the Alumni Association last spring made the grad-= uating class a proposition if they would get three hundred of their members to pay alumni dues of 82 for the first year, the Association would give to the class fund 25¢ of each dues payment for the class memorial. The class made the goal. This year the same proposition was made except the total was set at 275 because of the decreased number of the class, It looks as though the 1943 class will go over its goale om: oe ES oe ee on ow & a an on ee om oe on \ HAVE A GOAL The Alumni Association should have some great shining project of real value to the University and its students and of real appeal to the alumnie It is the belief of the secretary that we have such a project under way, only awaiting con- tinued promotion to make it highly successfule That is the Freshman Loan War plane Under this plan, the Association collects contributions of any size from alumni any place over the world and turns them over to the Endowment Association to be held in a speciel trust fund. Then it is the job of local groups of alumni in Kansas communities each to choose some outstanding high school graduate who has great promise in any particular field of activity but who could not attend college without helpe The local group is to nominate its prospective student for o Freshman Loan Award and put up $50 to grant him or her on acceptence of the nomination by the Univer- Pa Reins icine : semper , ees ota - 2 = “sity General Scholarship Committee. The honored student then receives also another $50 from the central loan award fund, making o total of a $100 scholarshipe Practically this same plan has been highly successful in other great state universities, providing a never-ending goal for alumni, of great appeal to them i through the yearse Our eantral fund of the Freshman Loan Award pdan now has $828.53. We are adding to this montly. Three freshman students have been aided so far, and doubtless the number will grow each yeare | The Men Student’s Employment Bureau, which was ddéveloped in the alumni office from 1932 to 1942 from $7000 a year earnings by boys placed through its services to a $31,500 annual project, was taken from the alumni office last summer because of the manpower probleme The former office secretary, Marvin Goebel, was taken into the Army where he is now an instructor in aerial gunnery. The Bureau was trans- ferred to the directorship of Harry OtKane, YMCA. secretary, who handles it next door to the alumni cffice. The alumi office continues to assist both men and women students in every kind of personal problem, working at a11 times with university officials designated to handle the various problems coming oute SENT OUT 500 K.U. CALENDARS The alumni headquarters assisted again in the promotion of University calendars, published by the Men's Student Council. In fact, the Association purchased five hundred copies of the calender this year and distributed them among the alumni who seem to get a grent staisfaction in their possessiom COUNTY CLUBS CONTINUE ACTIVITIES . The alumni headquarters also sponsored again the Student State-wide Activities Commission, which promoted the writing of news by students to their home town ' papers, the sending out of letters to high school seniors, and the sending out over the state of two striking. display boards whowing the University activities in war- times These are now out in,the state on display in high schools and in down town storese A new and most effective activity of the Activities Commission this year was suggested by Dean Pe Be Lawson and carries on through the sponsorship of the _ alumni officee A series of more than thirty social gatherings of groups of students coming from the same counttes washhéedd in the homes of faculty memberse These were _ greatly enjoyed by the students as well as the faculty members and did much to cement a feeling of unity which is sometimes hard to develop in a large university. SOS CM ats AY wR GRE Ge Oke GaP a GER a ast ge : JAYHAWKER TRUSTEES The system of official alumni representatives in all communities of the state, which was inaugurated back in 1934, was carried on this year with special effectivee nesse One of the problems ef the University this pest year has been to dispel misunderstanding among ppople over the state regarding opportunities available. Last fall the notion was abroad that there would be no place for students to stay in. Lawrence and that available rooms would be entirely too costly for any ordinary student to paye Later the notion developed thet the University would not continue to operate except. for. soldiers ans sailors. Through the local representatives, called Jayhawker Trustees, it has beon possible to disseminate Jone into every gs AP wt em ee ee we He oe -community to make known Phe fact that there were plenty of rooms available at a reasonable cost, that the University will cortinue to operate and tocoffer as 4 great a variety of wartime training as any educational institution in the Midweste The effective working of such an ar rendeneit 5 has done its part in giving the Unive ersity a record of keeping the enrollment up fer better than other similar education= al institutions. The work of the alumni in helping explain the University program to the legis= lature was more importan’ this year than usuel because of the need for explaining misunderstandings of corditions and f-rture cevelopments to the legislators. On the whole , the 1943 legislature? was morb fair and gencrous to the University. It whould be sided that the legislators’ confidence in the integrity of the University's Chancellor in this time of confusion was & strong factor in the support given not only to the University but other state schools as well. Aiso the clear vision and enthusiastic devotion of Senator Robert Co. Runkin, former student '87, of Douglas County, had a splendid effect. oe om ee 6 om me es om oe we we ee CHEERING THOSE IN SERVICE During the past year and so long «es the war continues, the tremendous job of keeping in touch with K.U. men and women in the armed services has been and will be & major project of the Alumi Association. Letters of greetings go individually to Jayhawkers in every nook and corner of the worlde The Graduate Magazine is being sent to every boy, who asks for it, whether he is a subscriber or not if it can be gotten to him. Clippings from it go far and widee A great special file of service records of alumni is being collected, Some 2400 names arc now on the file but_it is estimeted that more than 5,090. persons are in the services The job of tut ohare casera getting a record of all these remains with us. Thus the work cf the Alumni Association continues on through the darkness of the ware It is apparent that the organization is as greatly needed nowto radiate the opportunity. of the University through service and organization acti- vities as ever befores Fred Ellsworth Becretary May 7, 1945. Me. Prank S. Allen, $13 S. Puller, Independence, Mo. Dear Frank: From some one I learn that you have been called into the Naval service, but your letter of January 18th had lain on my desk for some time as I was expecting to answer it. So I am just now disposing of some of my tardy correspondence. I am glad thet you and your wife are able to work things out so that she can return to Lake City if it is necessary. If there is anything that I can do to help you further, please let me kmow, or tell your. wife that in your absence if there is anything that she would have me do to help her, please commmicate with me. It will be a pleasure to help out in any way that I can while you are in the service. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Director of Physioal Education, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Mr. R. C. Abraham, Superintendent of Maile, University Station. Dear Mr. Abraham: Will you kindly have mail for the following persons delivered to reom 105 Rebinson Gymmasiua: Porrest C. Allen Henry Shenk Reginald 8. Strait Mrs. Alberta Hulten Alse, all mail addressed te the Department ef Physical Education, and to Varsity Basketball Coach. Thank you very much. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. BASIC TRAINING CENTER (No. 7) AVA: F.T. 7. GC,