HARRISON BROTHERS, AGENTS
DOWNS, KANSAS

May 24, 1940.

Mr. Fred Ellsworth, Secretary
Alumni Association,
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas,

Dear Fred :-=

| I am writing you in regard to Max Kissell
of Portis, Kansas who is undecided about where he will
enroll in College next Fall. I believe it has dwindled
down to KSAC or KU and if a little work is done he may
choose our School. He is located at present working for

the State in Topeka, Kansas ( 1409 Eden Court). His father
is the famous Dynamo Kissell of the Portis Independent which
he has edited for many years. J.E.Kissell has managed and
sponsored the Portis Dynamos ( Independent Basketball Team)
for 25 Seasons. You might write him also as he will have
some say as to where Max goes to School. I sent a letter
from J.E. to Phog Allen this morning and if interested

you could read that letter,

Max is a fine chap in all respects besides
being a wonderful basketball player ( Supposed to be the
Nation's high scorer for High School this past Season) and
is a very good track man. He is also a good student and will
be a valuable man for any College. I have been working on him for
two years and also talking to his father and mother about KU
and if you can suggest anything for me to do at this end I
will gladly do so. You will be hearing from Vance Hall of
Downs whom Phog predicts will set records to shoot at in
basketball. I worked on this chap all through High School
and never called on any one for help as all along was sure
with the help of his parents that we had him tied down, About
every School in this Section of the Country was after him.

With kindest regards, and best wishes,

Sincerely,
MAY 25 1940

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