Lawrence, Kansas
October 23, 1940

 

Mr. Ce Me Baker 7
Director of Libraries .
Watson Library

University of Kansas

Dear Mre Baker:

The Lawrence, Kansas, Community Chest Campaign is to be inaugurated
on October 29, 30 and 31. The Community Chest is an incorporated body authorized
under the laws of Kansas with a constitution and by-laws. The officers are
Mr. George Lowman, Frets Je O« Jones, Messrs. Ruben Fox, Fe Ce Whipple and
Charles Louke

* complimentary breakfast is to be held for you oni the downtown
workers at the Eldridge Hotel, Tuesdey morning at 7:30 A. Me We sincerely trust
that you will avail yourself of the opportunity to be present to receive the
necessary inspiration which will enable Lawrence and Mount Oread to go over
the top in keeping with the ideals and practices of Free America.

Having tried several times to get you over the phone to ask your
assistance, in the work for which Chancellor Malott has given his approval,
I am resorting to this method of communication. I trust that you will accept
this responsibility along with your other manifold duties. The territory
you are to cover will be the Library.

The total budget for Lawrence and the year is $7515.00. The Christmas
program and the Fourth of July Celebration will be listed separately and is not
incorporated in the financial estimates on this statement; rather there will be
a perforated card attached. The giving of funds for these two items will be
entirely optional.

You can see by the list enclosed that the K. Ue "Ys Me” and "Y. We" are
not included. The executives stated that it was their hope next year to have
these two hill organizations included. The Red Cross desires not to be included.
I understand their organization is opposed to such sn arrangement.

Cards bearing the names of all of the people that you are to solicit
will be furnished you by the organization committee.

The chairman will write a special campaign letter to all members of
the faculty in an endeavor to make your solicitation somewhat more efficient
and easier.

I thank you for your copperation.

Sincerely yours,

EnCe