THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
LAWRENCE

OFFICE OF February 6, 1939

THE CHANCELLOR

Dr. F, C. Allen
University of Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen:

This will acknowledge your letter of February 1
concerning the request for the purchase of a book through your
maintenance allowance. I am approving this particular Purchase
Request, but should like to point out that the University
policy has been to restrict book purchases to the Library fund.

I think that we should keep in line on this policy.

I note your request for additional quarters in
Robinson gymnasium. I appreciate the fact that you are de~
veloping the physical education program in quarters already
crowded, but I do not believe it is possible at this time to
assign to you the space now occupied by the Athletic Office.
Frankly, I know of no place to shift them. The demand for
additional class and office space has already approached a
crisis in several departments. I do not see any solution until
the legislature provides one or two new buildings for us.

I am glad to keep your request on file, and shall
hope that some readjustment will be possible at an early date.

Sincerely yours,