BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOMER P. RAINEY, CHAIRMAN W. ROY BREG J. ROSCOE DRUMMOND FRANK E. GANNETT ERNEST STACEY GRIFFITH SPENCER MILLER, JR. JOHN R. MOTT DANIEL A. POLING CARROLL R. REED RUSSELL E. SINGER MRS. JOHN L. WHITEHURST RAY LYMAN WILBUR NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION BLDG. WASHINGTON,D.C. (6) December 21, 1943 Mr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allen: In the latter part of October, we wrote you asking that you write a feature article on basketball for USe We have heard nothing from you and would appreciate having word from you as soon as possible, telling us if you will be able to do this. May you have a pleasant Holiday Season. Sincerely yo ee, W. Roy Brég Executive Secretary ADVISORY MEMBERS MRS. SAIDIE ORR DUNBAR EDWIN HOLT HUGHES A. J. STODDARD MRS. HENRY ALVAH STRONG ERNEST R. BRYAN TREASURER W. ROY BREG EXECUTIVE SECRETARY