NORTHEAST MISSOURI STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE KIRKSVILLE, MISSOURI February 6, 1941 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: It goes without saying that I was delighted to receive your kind note of February 4. It is getting me around to what I've meant to do for several weeks; that is, tell you how much I have enjoyed the stir that your interview kicked up. Leydents latest move is just another evidence in support of your contention. The family was greatly interested in the article in Colliers. After our fine time together here, this story seemed to concern part of our family. So many times since you were here I've wished that we might have a bit of time together to talk over a great deal that we have in common. 4 college commuting distance from such a colleges I'd be glad for you to pass it on to me. I am very happy working for my Alma Mater, but many times I wish that my youngsters might have an opportunity to live at home and avail them- selves of professional training in fields other than teaching since some of their interests lie in other fields. I might even consider public relations work with a business concern near a University if the concern were an old, reliable outfit. However, I prefer to stay close to teaching. Since yours,’ Clifte rnwell Direct of Bureau of Alu Activities GG: ji