July 15, 1944.

Mr. Marvin Teeter, :
Asst. Director of nent
American Red Cross,

1709 Washington Avenus,

St. Louis 3, Missouri.

Dear Mr. Teeter:

I am very happy to recommend Miss Velma Ruth Baker for your
Red Cross recreation worker's program in overseas duty. Miss Baker was
one of our sutstanding physical majors. Before taking up her major work in
physical education she was majoring in mathematics. She. is a brilliant
student, has an exceptional personality, and is wholesomely attractive. She
enjoys excellent health, has a spontaneous enthusiasm, and has the ability
to make friends easily.

Wiss Baker graduated from the University of Kansas in 1938.
After graduation she accepted a position at Chapman, Kansas, Commmity High
- School, and did an exceptionally splendid job. Her rise was rapid. She
went to New York University Physical Education Camp and worked on her master's
degree in the sumer time. She accepted a position at Battle Creek, Michigan,
and then went to Dearborn. She obtained her master's degree from N.Y.U. in
1941. :

For some unknown reason, which I suspect was financial, she
accepted a position with the Pratt and Whitney Engine Company in Kansas City
as recreation director of women. I was rather surprised that she would leave
her educational work, but the salary was so much more that it perhaps proved
the impelling force. Miss Baker was terminated in Kansas City on June first
at Pratt and Whitney. Iwas so surprised to learn of her being in Burlington
that I called her this morning and she gave me this informtion regarding the
termination. I thought she was still with Pratt and Whitney.

In my opinion, Miss Baker would be an exceptional recreation
worker. She certainly has outstanding ability. She has a most pleasing
personality and her training and natural reactions would enable her to show
a friendly yet impersonal attitude toward the men with whom she worked. She
has an exceptional sense of humor and her maturity of judgment and sincerity
of purpose should demand your very careful consideration of her application.
She is cultured, intelligent and personable. In school she showed strong
religious training. I am glad to recommend her to you.

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
Varsity Basketball Coach.