May 23, 1942.

Dear Mrs. Adams:

I tried to call Roger Allen but but found that he was out until
noon, so I will not try to contact him before I dictate this letter.
I think it is a fine idea for Don to work and I am very sure that
if Roger hasn't arranged for the job that 1 ean fix him up without

2 I pley golr with Mr. Rathbun and ir. Prazee, both executives
in the Ordnance Works. Both of them told me that they would put on
any of the men that I would recommend, providing, of course, a
fellow has the physical stamina and the character requirements. And
Don has both of these and will have no @ifficulty doing the type of
work that is to be done. My understanding is that the jobs pay 85¢
en hour for 8 hours. The bus fare is about 46¢ from Lawrence and
Solin uev dak, iad oC ecurha the Worbere hive Sc Soin the unite,
which over the summer 1 think runs something better than $30.00.

I think it would be a fine thing for Pon to work around this
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also a great number who will be working at the plant.

‘No, Kansas does not have a men's dorm which is strictly on a
cash basis. The women have a large dorm on that basis, but the men
have been rather slow. I do not believe that if I were Don I would
sign up for one of them because I am very sure that he will be asked
into a fraternity. Don has certain proficiencies, such as academics
and athletics, which will cause him to be sought after. And I quite
agree with you if Don has the money, and it is not much more expens-
ive than the non-fraternity life, that he would get a sense of values
from that which he would miss otherwise. The fellowship and friend-
ships formed in a fraternity are very lasting, especially if a
fellow is mature enough to appreciate those durable things in life.

This work will open up in a week or ten days, and any time Don
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With all good ion to Mr. iidane end Don, I am
Sincerely yours, ;

Direotor of Physical Education and Recreation, :
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach.