Tawrence, Kansas,
October 10, 1938.

 

pr. F. ¢. Alien,
pnirector of physical Rducation,
tmiversity of Kansas,

pear pr. Allen:

we, the undersigned, are interested in bar-bell gymnastics, pop=
ularly known as weight lifting. For the last two or three years, & group
of us have been working here regularly on this form of exercise, pro-
viding our own equipment. our work aroused much interest among other
students here in the physical RFducation department, and as the equip-
ment which we have used before is no longer available, we do hereby
petition for your approval of the department's purchase of necessary
equipment.

mhis equipment is available in an increasing number of modern
gymnasiums, and as it is adjustible to such a widespread and beneficial
usage by such a larze group of students, we think that the physical
Fducation department would be greatly improved by making it available.
The sets are obtainable in different weichts and styles, ranging in
weight from 200 to 450 pounds, and in price from $18. to $45. we
Suggest that as some of the larger sets make themselves available for
use by several students at the same time, that these be considered as
most appropriate for use here. wrging your consideration of our petition
and thanking you

we are,

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