February 14, 1942.

Mr. Ernest R. Alibert,
of Schools,
Smith Center, Kansas.

Dear Superintendent Allbert:

This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of
the 12th instant concerning Frank Pattee, who is a
candidate for one of the Summerfield Scholarships.

T am mot a member of the Summerfield Scholarship
Committee, but I am very happy to refer your letter
to Dean J. H. Nelgon, who is on the committee.
Professor Olin Templin ise chairman of the committee,
but confidentially, I believe it might harm the boy
for me to recommend him to Professor Templin. He
has not been friendly toward athletics, and frankly
if the boy has any athletic skill I believe'a state-
ment from me would not help any.

I trust that you will pardon me for writing you

in this manner, but I went to do what is best for
Frank's welfare.

Very sincerely yours,

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