STATE OF KANSAS

 

DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

BOARD FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

1001 Harrison Street
Topeka, Kansas
May 22, 1945

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Deer “Phog":

Ira A.Jones of Jefferson City, Missouri, has written to me
regarding his interest in the proposed position of Commissioner
of Athletics for the Big Six.

I have known Mr. Jones in his recent capacity of President of
the Board of Managers of State Institutions of Missouri, in
which he demonstrated very excellent administrative ability.

Mr. Jones has had experience in athletics, having coached in
the Minnesota High Schools; and after the last wer, was Director
- of Athletics for the City Schools of Omaha, Nebraska. He is

a graduate of Drake University, where he played under the
direction of John Griffith, end has done considerable officiat-
ing in college football, basketball, and baseball.

I eam passing his name on to you as a suggestion in case you
have anything to do with the selection of an individual for
this position.

Sincerely yours,

Viger oy,

H. M. Daw
Director
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