April 23, 1945. Mr. James F. Bunting, General Secretary, Y.M.C.A. 3 Schenectady, New York. Dear Mr. Bunting: Confirming our sonversation this morning, I am writing you so that you might get what information I have on Mrs. Laura Glidden Gray, at the earliest possible time. I checked with the Alumi Office, as well as the Teachers Placement Bureau, and I am glad to give you the benefit of the information I have been able to obtain. Laura Glidden graduated from the University of Kansas in 1926 with a B. S. in Edueation. She was Honorary R.0.7T.C. Colonel in 1925-26. ‘The boys in the R.0.T.C. each year elected a colonel who was supposed to be the most popular girl on the campus, so far as the R.0.%.C. was concerned. Miss Glidden was also seoretary of her senior olass. At that time the R.0.T.C. organized a Girls' Rifle Team, allowing the girls thé use of the range and the rifles for practice. Miss Glidden made the highest record that was known to have been made by a college girl in the United States when she shot a 97 out of a poss- ble 100. She was a menber of the Jay Janes, which is the women's pep organi- zation here at the University. This is still in existence and it is one of the top honors that a girl may attain here in extracurricular activities. She was also a member of the Y.W.C.A. while in school. Laura Glidden Gray has two daughters, born in 1928 and 1935. She held a number of teaching positions in the Northwest. Until only reaently she was chief receptionist at the Parragut Naval Training Center, with 14 or 15 people working under her. She has two brothers, Horace and John Glidden. I heard from Mrs. Gray on January 9 saying that the reception center was being de-commissioned and she would terminate the 15th of the month. In her letter she states, “I understand there is a shortage of teachers at this time and I am seriously interested in teaching again if I aan find a suitable open- ing. I would prefer to find something in a college or university and Kansas University sounds fine to me." I wrote Mrs. Gray that in our Department of Physical Education there were no openings at present, nor did it look as if there would be one this year. I suggested that she try the National Recreation Association in New York. Very sincerely yours, Direotor of Physical Education, POA :AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Janes F. Bunting, General Secretary, Y.Il.C.A., = Schenectady, New York. rs Laure, Glidden - “Graduate ran Tee: He: honorary ROTC ee ‘1925526, dapbaty of Girls Rifle Team, and made the highest record that was known to have been made by a college girl in the Ue S. (shot a 97 out of a possible 100). ‘Uéitencek Jax Suns member. of YeW.CeAas sdaustaee of class of '26. iosciee Siien Geis, two daughters, born in 1928 and 1933. Held a number of teaching Reet eas in the scp gir gaan Chief Receptionists at Pasrignt Naval Training Center, with 14 or 15 working under her. Brothers - Horace and John... Pie Bos 9 Cai EW OWE Nem fn SAG Ok January i7, 1945. Mrs. Laura Glidden Gray, General Delivery, Spokane, Washing ton. Dear Mrs. Gray: I am afraid that I am not in a position to give you any defin- ite information regarding the teaching situation in our University. At the present tims we have no opening. Miss Hoover and Miss Staple- ton are with us still, and the only job that generally opens up is the dance instructorship. We have had several changes there, but we have always been able to fill them without any great difficulty. I would suggest that you try the National Recreation Association because there are always good openings — but_at the University here there have been few. ij Assuring you that I will be glad to help you in every way possible, I mm Very sincerely yours, Direotor of Physical Education, PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Reception Center Farragut, Idaho January 9, 1945 Dr.. Forrest Allen Dir. of Athletics Univ. of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Phog: After having been here at Farragut Naval Training Center as Senior Receptionist for nearly two years and a half, the Center is being decommissioned and I will terminate the fifteenth of this month. I understand there is a shortage of teachers at this time and I am seriously interested in teaching again if I can find a@ suitable opening. I would prefer to find something in a college or university and Kansas University sounds fine to me. In view of my experience here in dealing with the problems of all the station personnel and their families, I would be interested in any personnel work along this line. I am writing you in the hope that you may know of an available position or of some one to whom I might write. Any suggestions will we greatly appreciated. A letter will reach me if sent to: Gen. Delivery, Spokane, Washington. With greatest appreciation fer your cooperation, eet ere ura saa: ‘Springfield, Il lL — 9, Lee a Poerest ee 5 (Ramses University . Po ee oe ae Lawrence, Kansas Dear ‘Phog: Gonerevalebioae on your iusdoseca). politcal vanteee and your. ereerens i was Pleased: to hear oF head eas leat ; IT was sorry that t atant’ nave. an oe 0" see. - you this past basket tball season. I worked. several games in the Chicago. Stadium and had Be Teac an ‘their, Purdue oo Great Lakes ee ‘Kina persone) regards and. Looking forward to seeing hs in the ae ok aul | Ronald J. Gibbs _ - BG:aim wy yy A ty «zw Gro. Michal Quban USNR | U.S.S. EASTLAND APA 163 FLEET POSTOFFICE ' SAN. FRANCISCO, CALIF, 17 January 1945 Dear Dr. Allen, Say, my Christmas card certainly brought forth a nice dividend} Thanks a million, Doé, for adding my name te your mailing list of the "Rebounds." Never was news more welcome. I've read and re-read that November issue and I must say that you've packed a whale of a lot of. good reading into those pages. I must now confess that for the first time since leaving the campus in May of 1943, I feel up-to-date and fully informed on the adventures of Jayhawkers, whose gridiron, basketball, and track achievements I once had the opportunity to write up for The K.C, Star. oo If those damn Japs hadn't dragged us into this fricas, I'de still be turn ing out sports copy on K.U. athletic teams, Now that I'm in this war, I would n't trade my "blues" for the snappiest sport suit that may be even now on dis- play at Carl's. No sir! As i look at it, Uncle Sam is giving me a wonderful opportunity to see a part of the world outside the continental limits of the good ole' U.S.A, and fight for those "freedoms" that every man in the armed forces and those we left behind...want preserved} Really, Doc, so much water has flowed under that proverbial bridge since my leaving the "hill," that I hardly know where to begin in bringing you up to date on my activities and adventures in the Navy. So, I'l] retrace my steps and go back to July lst of 1943, when I began my ¥-l2 training at Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. I spent four months happy months at that quiet, con- servative school. Made a lot of new friends, Since my major was journalism and because the school did not offer a curriculum by which I could continue. work toward my degree, the V-12 Unit Commander arranged a transfer to North- western, On November 3, I arrived on the N.U. campus. I was enrolled in 14 hours of journalism and 3 of navigation. So, although the Navy was paying my tuition) board and room, I felt almost like a civilian student again! When J entered the Midshipmen's School at Céhumbia University, I soon found out I was really in the Navy. Those sixteen weeks of training were really rugged. Don't known when I ever studied so hard in all my life. Really, Doc, I think I could make Phi Beta Kappa now if I returned to K.U. and practiced my "middie" school study habits! Heh, heh: : , Well, to continue, I became an "officer and gentleman by Act of Congress" on the 2&th of June of 1944. Yes, I finally became an Ensign. Left Columbia U. with a pretty good record, too. Stood 164th in a class of 1400, which isn't bad for K.U's pererial "freshman," for as you know, I had a little troublle getting initiated into A.T.0. Just couldn't make a "C" averages Guess I just played around too much with those Chi O's and Pi Phis. With my midshipmen's training behind me, I thought + was through with book-learning. Was I ever wrong! When I reported to the Amphibious Training Base at Coronado, Calif., on the 12 of July, I found out I was still an Ensigy under instruction. That I remained until the 4th of September, when I and eleven other officers were given a draft of "boots," to train as a transport boat group. This we did, spending another six weeks, teaching those kids the ship-to-shore movement applied in amphib operations and small-boat handl- ing. You see, as boat officers, we lead in a wave of landing barges. Yes, that's my duty in the Navy. On the 21st of October, our outfit received orders to pick up a soem 12 transport, the U.S.S. Eastland which was just commissioned at one of bhe West Coast ship yards. I reported aboard on the 2¢th and it was then tha All 1 drawi hat ole' sea pays Heh, heh, | 2 a = Pte ae a a i wea es Pa eres ee 3A ephter o misc, ‘eens gM a. = : fe oe AS ig eee Sa eg eae | aie wea = Be eee os me...the same to the rest of the family Page 2 I found the EASTLAND to be a darn nice ship! Quarters are comfortable; the food excellent. With a well-provisioned canteen, a library and record collection of both popular and classical stuff, you can see that it isn't bad duty. We also have our own movies aboard, shown in the messhall when the ship is blacked out and underway. When in port, the Chaplain shows the flicks out on deck, where a screen has been rigged up on No. 2 hatch. Todate, I've seen a number of good Hollywood releases, including "Wilson," "Going My Way," and other feature productions, . I'm- getting a wee bit ahead of myself, so perhaps I should say that I was named Personnel Officer when I reported aboard. This collateral duty also included work as the Ship's Secretary and also the editor of the ship's news paper....and just recently, the Captain appointed me as the Public Relations Officer for the ship. So, you see, a guy is kept rather busy in the Navy. Well, we spent two months in the "states," engaging in advance amphibious operations, a "shakeedown" curise, designed to determine if the ship was sea- | worthy, and an availability period, during which minor repairs and alterations were made to prepare us for our initial trip across. On the 23rd of December we received orders to sail. Boy, was morale low because all believed we would be spending Christmas at sea. Instead of heading due West, we hugged the coast and returned to our "shake-down" port. I spent “hristmas with an editor-friend of mine, who works on the Los Angeles Times. Christmas, however, just wasn't the same again this season, The spirit just wasn't in me, All in all, however, I think I had as merry a Christmas as anyone could possibly anticipate under such conditions, So, I guess I shouldn't bitch! But that's every man's vrivilege in the Navy and don't think they don't take advantage of it. We left the states on the 26th. With anchors aweigh and setting a course for the blue Facific, we were off. The trip was a pleasant one and unevent- ful, though reports that Jap subs were operating off the West coast, kept us all on edge. We made the voyage without mishap, I'm happy to say, however, Upon arriving at the islands, after celebrating New Year's Eve both soberly and quietly at sea, the captain granted liberty. I was among the first to go ashore. . ; Since this was my first trip to the Pacific, I must confess that I was quite thrilled. I made a tour of one of the islands near which we were an- chored. Felt just like a tourist as I absorbed the natural beauty of the scenic spots that I visited. Unfortunately, 1 left my camera aboard, so I didn't take any pictures. Without them to offer in evidence, you'll just have to take my word that this iste is truly a tropical paradise. If there was some way in which to earn an income, I do believe I'de seriously consider re- turning here to live. That's how much i'm sold on this place. Out here, summer is perpetual, The days are bright and sunny...the water cool, clean and inviting. The inhabitants are healthfully lazy. The effect is the same on all visitors. After a few days in this climate, it's no wonder] that you begin to think that the life of a beachcomber would be just verfect. I don't know how long we'll be anchored in this lagoon. In due time, I guess, we'll join a task force, participate in an amphibious operation with the aim of knocking the h..1 out of those d..m Japs and returning home to stay when the job is done, Well, Doc, I believe I've just about exhausted all the available news and information that I can get past the censor, So AIR }@ I'll close for now, Thanks again for that issue of the "Rebounds." Will kine forward to your next. Extend my best wishes to Mrs, Allen for ie | ‘2 : s , a 3 v met Uti | i. next : time,1 ie a aaa IL wd : i ae x De bias NIC R Areas iat Sega Sear se a aii all NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS: My Address has been changed fron Personnel Officer Naval Air Station Banana River, Florida to Staff Personnel, Chief of Naval Air Training Building 633, Roon 213 Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida Please change your files and nailing hist accordingly, CURVIN H, GREENE Lieutenant S(A), USNR + + % WILLIAM BOOTH, Founder PHONES: Office 633; Res. 2413-] CAPT. and MRS. ROBERT J. GETZ, Officers in Charge 729 Vermont Street LAWRENCE, KANSAS * * * * February 28, 1945 Dr. Forrest C. Allen 801 La. Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Ailen: The annual Salvation Army Advisory Board meeting is to be held Thursday, February 8th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hearth. Your presence, with your wife, is re- quested. Aside from the annual reports there will be other business items on which your opinion is desired. Please inform us by return mail on the enclosed | card as to whether or not you can attend so we can arrange for the prover number of dinners. Sincerely yours, obert J.” Get Captain RJG:md enc: George L. Carpenter John J. Allan Victor Lundgren General Territorial Commander Divisional Commander ——_—_—————>~>———————————————>>——— ———>————>>>—>>—————— ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Prof. V. F. Smith, President R. W. McClure, V-President Karl Kreider, Treasurer Mrs. C. E. Daniels, Secretary Dr. Forrest C. Allen Mrs. A. B. Weaver John V. Sees Henry Brinkman Mrs. A. B. Ewing Rev. Harold G. Barr Harold Allen George Lowman Kelvin Hoover Roger Williams Maroh 14, 1045. _ Lee Col. J, Re Gilman, 512 Tuxedo Blvd., Webster Grove, Mo. Dear Delonel Gilman: : WALLA "Bill" Nichols, a graduate of the University of Sia received a oe from officer Herb Gilman telling about -your fine son, Dick scored nine field goals in the game against St. Louis U. High. ‘mill Michels is interested, as I am, in having — Richard re & good school after this fuss is over. Pili tended we thie aliyping at the Men's Wight at the Gountry Club last night and agked that I write Dick. I thought it would be mish better to write the father and assure you that if Dick is interested in the University of Kungas we would be happy indeed to have hin entertain this eohaet as one one of nds possible choices for his higher education. , If he is interested I would be happy indeed ‘yo hear from you or from Dick. lierb Gilman stated that you are on a = ance leave until April 10. ; | oe s Sincerely yours, ie , Director of Physical Rauenttion, FCA:cAH Varsity Basketball Coach, Maroh 6, i 1945. Captain J. Robert Gets, The Salvation Arny, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Captain Getz: | I am sorry that I have other engagements which will nake it impossible for m= to attend the annual board meeting on Friday night, Maroh 16th. 1g Sincerely youre, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. MEMORANDUM FROM: Captain J. Robert Getz Representing THE SALVATION ARMY Warcn 5, 1945- Dear Board Member? Due to circumstances beyond our controll it has become necessary to postpone our annual board meeting for a week which will be on . Friday night, March 16th at 6:30 at the Colonial. Please check the enclosed card in reply by return mail. Sincerely yours, ~ January 15, 1945. Mr. Ralph Graber, Principal, Liberty Memorial High School, Lawrence, KansSase Dear Ralph: It was very kind of you to send me complimentary season tickets for vour home basketball games. I assure you it will be e pleasure to see some of your games if the opportunity presents itself. i Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Bducation, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. a LIBERTY MEMORIAL HIG H SCHOOL, es Ralph i; Graber, Principal : LAWRENCE, KANSAS — : December 15, 194A. bi FP. 0. “Allen Re _ Department of Athletics - University of Kansas - _ Dear Phog: os i ~ ae «Please find enclosed complimentary season tickets. for our home basketball games, 1944-45. You will be admitted upon payment of the tax. We will. be ~ happy to have you‘as our guest-and hope it: ‘will be possible for you to attend the games; I. _*assure you that we appreciate, your. loyal ecieit and fine cooperation that is seemingly preva cath at all times. . 8 : SEASON" S GREETINGS * : > | 7 af Se egcen ae 7 chat. Pa oe fees Bh OAc ok ae gue kos a) mpBiemle a0 te wai ae eG Le _ January 9, 1945. lr. W. C. Sutherland, Local E:nployment Service, . Hational Recreation eee 315 Fourth Avenue, New York 19, BY. ‘Dear Mr, Sutherland: T an cory happy to recommend Mrs. Laura Alice Cray for your employment service. Urs. Gray graduated from the University of — in 1926. She was secretary of her senior class, and was also \ Honorary Colonel of the University R.0.T.0. at that time. She was a leader in many extracurricular aotivities and made @ Pine record. \ Since her graduatéon she his done. excellent work in the field of physical education and recreation. She has a splendid personality, and is very competent in her wark. I am happy to recommend her to you. Sincerely yours, Director of a Education, PCA:AH necabeaes Basketball Coach. ; NATIONAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION ‘Founded 1906 AS THE PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION OF AMERICS 315 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK 10, N. Y. HOWARD BRAUCHER, PRESIDENT ROBERT GARRETT, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD JOHN G. WINANT, FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT SUSAN M. LEE, SECRETARY OF THE BOARD MRS. OGDEN L. MILLS, SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT SUSAN M. LEE, THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT GUSTAVUS T. KIRBY, TREASURER Jenuary 5, 1945 Dr. Forrest Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr.Allen Laura Alice Gray has registered with the National Recreation Association for employ= ment servicee Your name has been given as one possessing lmowledge of the applicant's qualifications, character and ability» The types of positions which come to our attention include: Superintendent, the chief officer in charge of a department or division and its personnel; Assistant Superintendent; Supervisor of Programs for Girls and Women; Director of athletics and boys! and men's activities; Director of Community Center (Civilian or Soldier); - Supervisor of Playgrounds; Playground Directors; Supervisor of music, drema, arts and crafts, social recreation and nature; Director of Adult Educations Director of Recreation for Industry; Director of Recreation at Housing Projects. Such positions call for promotion, administrative, organiza« tion and community leadership ability. Statesmanship, good character, initiative, desire to be of service to others, creativeness and ability to work cooperatively with all kinds of people are also important requisites. Your frank and confidential opinion of the applicant in terms of the above qualities and in terms of the applicant's capacity for work will be appreciated. Sincerely yours | RELAbeL We Ce Sutherland Local Employment Service P.S. Your prompt reply will be greatly appreciated. vJenuary 5, 1946. « lawrence H. Gardner, Supt., fa Industrial School, Topeke, Kensas. Dear My. Gardner: I an very sorry thet we do not have any used basketballs that we can spare. I realize the difficulty you have in. getting them, and wo experience the same difficulty. very ‘ball that we have is used until it is worn out. I am sorry that we are unable to help you. Very sincerely yours, : Directer of Physical Sdusation, PCAs AT Varsity Basketball Coach. STATE OF KANSAS BOYS’ INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Lawrence H, Gardner Cate OtES . SUPERINTENDENT Andrew F. Schoepp2l Fred Seaman Governor Director of Boys Board of Social Welfare W. R. Horn ; Director of Education “— Dr. David MacFarlane 2 ‘ Chairman Evalind Kihm ; Matron Ben Johnson Sectre-ary Frank Durein TCPEKA, KANSAS December 20, 1944 Department of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Gentlemen: Do you by any chance have any used basket ball that we might purchase from you? We would be willing to pay you what ever they are worth in case - do eer any to spare, : nt pe We have had some balls ordered for some time but have been unable te secure delivery. Yours truly, Lawrence H, Gardner, Supt, ao "| THE HILLYARD COMPANY we a ..bistrisuTORS HILLYARD CHEMICAL CO...ST. JOSEPH, MO. .. BRANCHES IN PRINCIPAL CITIES. « Inter-Office Communication From: Location Date To: Subject: BE BRIEF, COVER ONE SUBJECT, OMIT COMPLIMENTARY SALUTATION AND CLOSE Winfield,Kansas, Dec.20,1944. Forrest C.Allen Director of Physical Education Varsity Basket Ball Coach Lawrence,Kansas. Dear Dr.Allen: I wish to thank you for the fine letter I received,commending me on my work on finishing your. basket ball court. I do appreciate this letter very much and was pleased to learn that my work was satisfactory. i +s a CA. ry i ow oe y : LN # er‘ “A > Ga am, ge Please find enclosed,letters properly signed, \3 wr which you asked to be returned to you. / fo" aT t I have been keeping close touch with the games you have been playing and I am sure you will have a good season like you always do. I expect to attend the college basket ball games at Oklahoma City next week. Sorry your team is not entered there. Wishing you a very™Werry Xmas and a Happy New Year, I am, Very Sincerely yours, i or Se : tes - ml - an December 6, 1944. : “y AR af 8 i dude i al uu path ne imi caey, ft fat Healt ib Be i Ui sal ie i i ine sis He Ht ie Ea gt [ome fib TL i iH Ha a is Lt sii 4 i a3 Af all } hf Ht a lf a Boo injuries, is concerned, but where wax is used it takes a severe sorubbing to take it off, with many man hours work, and it ruins the finish and lustre end removes all the lines on the floor. And then to have a satisfactory playing surface it would be necessary later to re-surface it. I give you this information out of my long experience, and trust that you will enjoy this beautiful floor many years. And further, if I am needed at any time please do not hesitate to call upon me. With best wishes, December G, 1944. My. GC. Ge Bayles, : Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Hr. Bayles: Geving completed your basketball floor in your | auditorium, I am desirous of giving you information as to to the care and maintenance of this floor. This floor was the worst floor we have encountered in our experience, It took ten sandings to bring it to the required smoothness. A half : were taken off by tae sanlings. truc 3 I taink that I should mention that an ordinary floor like this cannot stand over three sandings. ‘Therefore, it is necess- ary to keep the surface that we have intact as long as possible. sity and aid your fine basketball tes in their excellent performances, t am m7