= Dear Doctor George: As you see by the enclosed correspondence, this is a copy of the letter from Granville "Pip" Seanland, former chief of police at Oklahoma City, and my letter to Bruce Drake. I will explain when I see you. Cordially yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH : Varsity Basketball Coach. Yaroh 4, 1943. | ‘Direstor of Physkeal Education, Varsity Basketball Coach» PCA: AH ENCE Sreser% 239M = ? 794% { THIS SIDE OF CARDTSFOR ADDRESS | dae Yon Sy 68 $2 Sb OPT LY ALE wget BB wt Te prynee ; ole nk Tate kg ee fied Ma LeXt Fasc feck ss a : Pires avs aoa ae ae : IITA @ Coffs . a ae Aeesedn ag ¢ aaah Y February 10, 1943. Mr. Chuck Elliott, University of Kensas. Dear Chuck: I thought I would mail you a carbon copy of the letter that I received from Mr. Dewell, and my reply to hin. So many parents have a misapprehension of the responsibility of the University to educate their youngsters, and I have tried to explain this to Mr. Dewell. : Sincerely yours, : Direstor of ?hysical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Enc. January 5, 1943. Lieut. (jg) W. U. Howell, USHR, Asst. to Director of Naval Officer Procurement, 217-227 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Dear Lieutenant Howell: _ I have just returned with the University of Kansas basketball team from a swing through the Bast, playing at Buffalo, New York City, Philadelphia and St. Louis. Upon my return I found your inquiry regarding Howard George Engleman. I have filled out the blank in due form, but I feel that I would like to write a letter oqptanining aaglanen*s outstanding personality and trustworthiness. Howard Engleman graduated at Arkansas City High School and entered the University of Kansas as a freshman. [I have been very close to him during his four years of undergraduate work. I was his edvisor on many confidential matters. I was also his varsity basketball coach and employed him to do various types of work for me. I found him thoroughly dependable, honest and elways loyal to the nth degree. He had no bad habits that I know of. He did not use tobacio or alcoholics, he was clean of speech and manner, and he had an uncanny way of making friends. He had an unusual sense of humor and a fine intellect. His physique is attractive and his personality and manner of approach are inviting. Engleman was a leader on the campus and served as president of his class in the School of Business. Dean Stockton has often ee ee ae eek. es ee men he had in his college. He married a lovely girl, and I know of no one thing that should detract from his being seriously con- sidered as excellent officer material for the United States Navy. ‘Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Jamery 5, 1943. Lieut. (jg) We Ue Howell, USNR, Asst. to Director of Naval Officer Procurement, .. = have just returned with the versity of Kensas basketball team from a swing through the Bast, playing work. I was his advisor on many confidential matters. I was also Director of Physical Rducation, Varsity Basketball Coach. E December 31, 1942. Lieut. (Je) W. U. Howell, USNR, Asst. to Director of Naval Officer Promreuntt, 217-227 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. Dear Sir: Your inquiry of December 29th concerning Howard George Engleman, who is making application for appointment to commissioned rank in the U. S. Naval Re- serve, addressed to Dr. Forrest C. Allen, has been re- ceived during Dr. Allen's absence from his office. He will return to Lawrence Saturday evening, January 2nd, and I am sure he will give your inquiry very prompt attention. Dr. Allen regards Howard Engleman as one of the finest young men of his acquaintance. He has been closely associated with Mr. Engleman, and knows the high quality of his character, ability and loyalty. This letter is sent to you to explain the brief delay in returning your questionnaire. Sincerely yours, / Secretary to Dr. Porrest C. Allen. ‘Dr. Allen - This requires your immediate attention. I have sent the attached note of explanation for the delay in returning the questionnaire. I did not feel it would be advisable for me to "forge" your name on such an important, official paper as this, and sent the note of explanation so the Naval officers would not feel the delay was unfavorable to the applicant. AH PROMPT REPLY IS IMPORTANT TO THE WAR- TIME EFFICIENCY OF THE NAVAL SERVICE, IMMEDIATE ATTENTION URGED. FAILURE TO REPLY REGARDED AS UNFAVOR- ABLE TO APPLICANT. E. D. WALBRIDGE, Commander, USN (Ret), Director of Naval Officer Procurement, New Orleans, Louisiana. December 7, 1942. Mr. Howard Engleman, Tax Division, Phillips Petroleum Co., Bartlesville, Oklahome. Dear Howard: It is a pleasure to have your letter of December 4th, and IT am inmediately responding to your request. I note that you have enlisted in Class Y-ll. I trust that you are quite successful in your undertaking. Nothing gives me more pleasure than to do some- thing for a very worthy young men. My kindest regards to you and Beth. Your original and clever Christmas and New Year's card is hereby With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. December 7, 1942, To Ghom It May Consern: tan very happy to write this testimonial as to the character, standing and ability of Howard @. Mngleman. officer candidate mterial. I have been very closely assoc- diated with him and feel that I know whereof I speak. I recommend him without reservation or evasion. Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. DON EMERY VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL TAX, CLAIMS AND INSURANCE DEPARTMENT F. W. ALEXANDER MANAGER December 4, 1942 H. C. MARSH F. D. SMYTHE ASSISTANTS . POWERS - MCKINNeY EBLING NALL GATES ENGLEMAN CANNON - RAGLAND GVrrwamaa>P Zu0arAaas Dr. 8. 0 Bien Director of Physical Education and Basketball Coach University of Kansas Lawrence, Xansas I have just enlisted in class V-11 of the U. S. Navy and in preparing application for commission I need letters of recommendation from three responsible citizens. As my technical training in Naval branches is not too prolific, I am relying a good deal on my college transcript, employment record and the recommendations of outstand- ing leaders like yourself. If you feel I am worthy of your recommenda- tion wil you please provide me with a letter at your earliest possible convenience, Your favor will be greatly appreciated. Yours very truly, | Kee Fegleman RE/me Rove Engleman January 9, 1943. Mises Sarah Bwald, 1716 Fairchild, Manhattan, Kansas. Dear Miss Ewald: X am very happy to autograph and send you one of our , programas - Zam alse glad to imow of your interest in basketball, end wish you much success and happiness in the year 1945. Very sincerely yours, | Director of Physical Education, PCAsAH : Varsity Basketball Coach.