JAS. HOLECEK, DIRECTOR Cc. L. BRUNER, CLERK J. K. DOOLEY, TREASURER
THE FIRST TO CONSOLIDATE IN KANSAS

BURNS CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS

BURNS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 156-65 OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

BURNS, KANSAS

 

 

7 July 1944
Dr. Forrest C. Allen
Basketball Coach
University of Kansas
Lawrence i
Dear Dr. Allen:
My son, Brice Blaine, entered Kansas University the first

of July. He is not yet seventeen so I know he will have some
difficulty getting accustomed to his new environment. He
wents to get his ropes about the athletic situation there,
especially with reference to basketball, I am wondering if
it would be asking too much to have you give him a ring and
have him come up and talk with you. He is staying at Myers
Hall in Dean Barr's home.

It would be difficult to tell you in words just how much
you have influenced his life. Since meeting you when you gave
the commencement address he has been a constant admirer. It
has given impetus to his school work and meant much in many
more wayse He wants to go out for basketball. He understands
the competition is keen. He has been taught to do his best
and if that is not good enough, then take his hat off to the
other fellow.

Whatever advice and suggestions you can give him about
the university will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very
much for whatever assistance you might be to him,

With kindest regards and best wishes, I am

Very gratefully yours,

Brice Durbin, Superintendent
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