January 27, 1943. . Private Don Dixon, Co. B, 27th Bne, Camp Crowder, Missouris Bear Don: I am sorry that I missed you at Camp Crowder. I did not get your letter until we walked in just prior to play- ing the game. I thank you for your invitation to eat with you, but the camp is such a bloomin' big place I guess it was impossible to make comections. I certainly would have enjoyed being with you. With all good wishes, Ian Sincerely yours, — Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. January 27, 1943. Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. HEADQUARTERS FOURTH AIR FORCE Office of the Special Service Officer San Francisco, California September 5, 1942 Dr. F. ©, Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dee: Just a note to tell you that I forgot to enclose this article which appeared in the "Stanford Alumni Review" several months ago. Your brother is very popular and greatly re- spected at Stanford. Regards, oo Burt DeGroot nce, HEADQUARTERS FOURTH AIR FORCE Office of the Special Service Officer San Francisco, California August 28, 1942 Dr, F, C, Alien Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Doc, For a long time I have intended to answer your two very fine letters of some (I'm ashamed to say) months ago. My personal correspondence has been practically nil all summer. The physical training program is actually beginning to function in our combat units of the Fourth Air Force noweeefter being on the job over a year! That would indicate that I haven't been doing a very good job, but Doc, you have no idea how slowly things move in the Srmy, Measures that I wanted to put through last summer are just being accomplished this summer, And there are still plenty of problems to solve before I will feel satis- fied that we are actually putting and maintaining this air force in the physical condition in which it should be. About all I can report is that we are actually on the way--at last! The one fundamental fact that assails me constantly in the work, how- ever, is that the job of basic physical development must be accomplished in the early years of childhood and adolescence. A sound and thorough physical foundation must be laid in the elementary and high school years. It is too late to attempt to develop youths and men to be physically strong and rugged soldiers sfter they reach maturity. Either the schools themselves or the Federal government must assure adequate physical development of gll youth in this country. And it must start in elementary schools. Hitler has shown what can be done in the way of physical development and condition, if the job is done thoroughly and started early enough. I also firmly believe that everyone should be taught to swim as part of their school course. We are losing hundreds, and will lose thousands, of men in this war simply because they were never taught elementary swime ming. Enclosed is some material which I picked up from the Navy, and some of which your swimming teacher might use in his advanced classes this year. With the approach of the opening of another school year, I feel that old desire to get back in there and start teaching again! Right now it ape pears that such a day is far off. I can't see less than four to six years more of this war--altho we're all hoping for less, of course. Here's hoping there will still be a spot open at K. U. for me when this is all over. Ruth and I talk so often about Lawrence and K, U. and the enjoyable years we had there. Seems to me, I heard from some one that Hargiss was out-<« which opens a job that has long needed to be done at K, U.! - % I believe Ruth has seen Mary once, before they took a house at Carmel. Ruth introduced Mary to our very good friend, ‘Dell Budd, an evacuee from Honolulu, by remote control, We're still expecting Mrs. Allen to come out here to see Mary and er during this year. Winter would be a wonderful time. I know that you won't be able to make it, Doc, once that school and basketball get under way, but we wish you could, Dud has again been appointed one of the coaches for the EasternAll- Star team that is scheduled to play the New Year's Day Shrine game here in San Francisco. He has recently left for Rochester after spending the sum- mer at Tahoe. I expect he will enter the service after New Years. Tunney has offered him a Lt. Commander's commission in the navy physical education program. I really believe that by next spring all men who ever held con missions in the Army (lapsed or not as Dud's is) will be called in. Dud would have gone in before if it weren't for the problem of supporting his large familye-now all in high school at the same time! I have often wondered how many men you will have back from you last year's championship basketball team~-and I guess you have wondered the same thing during this hectic war summer! Best of luck for this year, Dec. I hope I have the opportunity of seeing at least one game, It is possible that we may have a conference of Air Force physical training directors sometime this fall or winter. If we do I'll certainly stop off in Lawrence. Please give my best regards to Mrs. Allen, all your family and to the remaining members of the physiéal education department. Yours sincerely, EB. B, DeGROOT, JR. Captain, Air Corps Director of Physical Training Fourth Air Force EBD: wim l1 Incl: P, f. Bul. No. 6. | December 14, 1942. Mrs. Jewell Ross Davis, Maryville, Missouri . Dear Mra. Davis: ‘ It was good of you to write as you did on December 11. We were happy te have you and the President's wife as our guests, but I was sorry that we could not make a better showing. Our team play is still spetty and ragged, but before the season is over we are hoping fer better things. I will convey your good wishes to Mrs. Allen, and I know she will be mighty happy to have heard from you. Your mention of the Whitmans and the Garrisons brings back many pleasant ‘memories of our Warrensburg days. And the other recollections that you mention have not been forgotten, but they were re- freshed vividly by your mentioning them. Those were good days, weren't they? : We reciprocate your good wishes, and wish for you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Very cordially yours, Direoter of Physical Education, PCA: AH Varaity Basketball Coach. AFFILIATED WITH THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF PRESS WOMEN, INc. National Vice-Chairman MRS. MARSHALL E. FORD Maryville LETTS) Vice-President MISS MAUDE FREELAND Forsythe @ Secretary MISS ELIZABETH IDOL Harrisonville e@ Treasurer MRS. H. H. GREEN Pattonsburg @ VICE-PRESIDENTS Southeast District MRS. CHARLES E, SCHUTTLER Farmington Southwest District MRS. LYLA WARNER Joplin Central District MRS, R. W. GINSBURG Osceola Northwest District MRS. E. F. POLLARD Maysville Northeast District — MRS. GEORGE BUTTS Marceline | Publicity MISS CAROLINE ANDERSON Warrensburg @ Contests Mrs. A. G. TAUBERT ® Historian MISS FRANCES GRINSTEAD Columbia e Parliamentarian MRS. DOTTIE C, EDWARDS Kansas City Musso WU MRS, JEWELL ROSS DAVIS, President is ori Sth PI ie Maryville ji, Mo. Dre FP. C. Allen Dir. Athletics University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Coach Allen: The greatest of poets once wrote God gave us memory That we might have roses in December... You have given to me many of my prettiest blossoms.. when as I youngster I attended Normal No. 2 and lived at Whitman's across the street or at Harry and Tot G:rrison's around the corner..we all loved “rs. Allen, the children and Coach.. sure we rebelled a bit when you told us we must quit that popping of necks.. etc.. and other tricks the boys told us they learned from watching you... They were a serious matter to you but tricks, aye, parlor tricks EO 6s i And then to meet you in the lobby of the hotel in Kansas City.. $o watch you greet the K, ¥, boys.. the same 'Phog" Allen who the classes of Warrensburg love to have return and talk to them.. and to have you come to civelhe tickets for “rs. Lamkin and I .. that was another lovely blossom. —>- I did watch the Kansas game and when No. 3 or was it No.4 came out I though 6f Boob Menz and how you worked with him until he hit that basket from every part of court. r . j ee ane Paes I wish for you and rs. Allen a Merry Vhrist - mas and the best of health that you may make for your- self and family happiness. omen'’s Press Club UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS DIVISION OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND TACTICS JSD :dd LAWRENCE, KANSAS November 23, 1942 Dr. F. C. Allen, Professorot Physical Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. My dear Doctor Allen: This letter is to confirm my statement to you today that during the "No Drill" Period of the ROTC., we are willing to conduct athletics for our ROTC stu- dents at 4:30 P.M., each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We ask your assistance in the needed athletic equip- ment and in furnishing a place to drill in inclement weather. Very truly, Sout £.1S JAMRS 8. DUSENEURT OC os a Colonel, C.A.C., PMS&T. - Col. Je 5S. h i Division of Military Science, ‘University of Kansas. Dear Colonel Dusenbury: This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter concerning your desire to drill the R.0.T.C. boys at 4:30 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. All of the floor space is occupied, but I be- lieve we can make arrangements in inclement weather for you to use the enclosure wider the stadium. It is well- lighted and warm, and the Navy plans to use it at other times (morning and evening, I believe). Access to the stadium is good, and I feol this will be a fine arrange- nent. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball coach. November a7, 1942. Director of Physical Eduoation, FCALAN ss Veraity Basketball Conch. November 27, 1942. Mr. Chuck Elliott, Sports Publicity Director, University of Kansas. — , Dear Chucks gether with a copy of my reply, is self-explanatory. You will notice that he needs thie information early next week. I trust you will be able to get it toe him right away. Sincerely wml, Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. at ae ot ae pu pelle ee oh pobyng 4A gs Oo ee ee a am ao ee DUDLEY LOCK CORPORATION Ct ae ee PROTECTION ENGNESRS —___—_—_—_——_—__—_—"_— f, Lp eae Combination Locks Locks — with Key Control Watchman’s COMPULSORY Tour Systems & TELEPHONE RANDOLPH 5517 FACTORY AND GENERAL OFFICES 570 WEST MONROE STREET : CHICAGO, ILLINOIS October a1, 1942 University of Kansas Farrest C. Allenn Director of Physical EB, Lawrence, Kansas sine Sirs Enclosed you will find the combinations to your locks requested in your letter. We are always glad to comply with suchrequests. Very truly ypurs, DUDLEY LOCK CORPORATION Combinati on Department Ln/ Bs z sz gm - = 5 MANUFACTURERS OF FIRST AIDS AND TRAINERS’ SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, FIRST AID KITS AND WALL CABINETS e Ramer CHemicaL Company MANUFACTURERS AND EXPORTERS USE CRAMER FIRST AIDS November i. 1942 a Mr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Athletics University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear ”Phog"™ : We want to congratulate you on the statement con- tained in the sports pages of the morning Times. This article will have a most beneficial influence on some one thousand high school principals who read this paper. We agree heartily with your suggestions and if everybody drives toward a program, we are bound to get one. Most sancerely yours, ak Cramer, FC/jdg MER CHEMICAL COMPANY Atchison County Community Bigh Srhonl FRANK L. HUNN, Principal Fifingham, Ransus November 1, 1942 Effingham, Kansas Dre Fe. GC. Allen Director of Physical Education and Varsity Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allens I have just received a notice from the local draft poard that my classification in III A has been reopened, and on November 9, the board intends to make a new det- ermination of my classification. Can you give me some information at the present time for the possibilities of getting into some division 2 of service as a Physical Training Instructor? eet Your kindness and spirit in giving me information and advise in the past makes me feel free to annoy you again. Our football season is going off in good form, even if it doesn't look so good on DaHeE at the presente We have won three and lost three so far. Hiawatha, Troy, and Atchison were too much for us. ‘iolten axa Sabetha remain on our schedule. They are more our size and Il am sure that we will beat them. Mrs. Dugan and I are fine. I hope this finds your family enjoying good health. I thank you very much for any information that you - might be able to give me. Sincerely yours Gaepte, Digan Ralph Dugan Coach and Physical RD: VMP Education Instrictor UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION November 3, 1942 Dr. Forrest ©. Allen 105 Robinson Gym Campus Dear K. U. Rotarian: There are sixteen members of the Lawrence Rotary Club on the hill. With gasoline rationing impending and with the tire shortage already in effect, it would seem to be a wise policy to adopt some form of group riding to the Rotary meetings on Monday noon. ‘Two or three cars each week should be sufficient to carry out this program. If you would be willing to coop- erate in such a venture I would appreciate your let- ting me know at your earliest convenience in order that a schedule may be worked out. With such a plan it would be necessary for each member to use his car only once every four or five weeks and the start down town could be made by pre- arrangement at some central location. I Welt aporeciate your reaction to this pro- posal as soon as possible, either by telephone (KU 143) or campus mail. Sincerely yours, K. W. Davidson KWD : MEM Director of Information October 24, 1942. I was indeed happy to hear from you, and I do remember very well. if there is anything you want that we can grant You are, in my opinion, officer candidate material, and it is a great pleasure for ms to write the lotter of recom mendation. I hope that you get the opporhmity, and I imow you will make good. T have always liked you for your @ ness end manly bearing. : Lots of good luck to you, Charles. Very cordially yours, October 24, 1942. To Whom It May Concern: , Dalrymple is a fine, clean, persoueble, aggressive and intelligent young mm. He was one of the leaders on the campus, end made magy durable friendships. His character and loyalty are of the highest. : I am glad to recommend hin without reservation or evasion. Very sincerely yours, : Direstor of Physical Education, PCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coach. eae x act Poe ir. H. C. Downs, 1625 Alabema St. Lawrence Kensase Dear Mr. Downs: Yes, indeed, I will be very happy te write in your behalf if the Hercules Powder Company asks me for a recommendation. It will be a pleasure, I assure you. Sincerely yours, | : Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. “THE MOST FOR YOUR TRAVEL DOLLAR” OFFICIAL AGENT STEAMSHIPS HOTELS CABLE CODE “DOWNSTOURS"” Son H. C. DOWNS TRAVEL AGENCY eee RAIL LONDON NEW YORK PARIS DOMESTIC TOURS Bus AIR HOME OFFICE 1625 ALABAMA STREET LAWRENCE, KANSAS September 22nd,1942 Decter F. ¢. Allen; University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. My dear Doctor Allen; I recently made apvlication for a position with the Hercules Powder Company and in the application I was asked to give references as to what I had been doing for the past twenty years or so. In answer to-one question regarding my business soon after leaving the army after the world war I stated that I worked for myself as broker and salesman of army salvage goods. This particylar phase called for some names ef people who knew that I had been im such a business at that time and I gave your name as one of my references. 1 felt sure you would remenber that at that time I had contacted you in regard to the purchase of army blankets for the football team but as Il recall you had just purchased those fine sheep lined coats for the men, — If it is) not asking too much,should you receive an in- gquiry from Hercules regarding this mantter and remember that p was in the above mentioned business lI would greatly appreciate your confirmation of that fact to them. Toon pS oe H.C. Sowns Mere Ralph N. Dugan, Atchisen County Commmity High Scheel, Effingham, Kansas. Dear Red: Congratulations en your splendid victory, and also on your well-deserved increase! : p I am sure that you will develop a morale and drive so that all ef your athletic teams will give a good agcount ef your fine training, perseverance and hard work. We will be watehing your schedule with interest and will be glad to hear hew your games come out. Den't be medest, let us know because we want te boast about our Red Dugan. With kindest regards, I am I } ey f Sincerely Fane | | Directer of Physical Bajcation, Varsity Basketball ° . Atchison County Community Kink Schaal FRANK L. HUNN, Principal Ptfingham, Ransas September 21, 1942 Dr. Forrest C. Alien Director of Physical Education Varsity Basketbali Coach Dear Dr. Allen: I recieved the copy of the War Department Basic Field Manual for Physical Training. I thank you for your kindness and bother in help- ing me to secure this manual. I know it will be helpful in my teaching. Perhaps you will be interested to know that our school could not secure the services of a football coach this fall, and I was promoted to head coach in all sports. They e also raised my wages to $1675.00. We won our first game against Valley Falls, 31 to 0. [I hope things are going very well at KU. thie fall, Again, I thank you for this ee and all of those in the past. Very truly yours Red Dugan RD/VMP