Hodgeman County OFFICE OF SHERIFF Jetmore, Kansas D. J. Bowie January 27th, Sheriff 194 3 Athletic Department University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Gentlemen: Sometime ago the billfold of William S, Blount, then a student in the university, was stolen from his locker. Just yesterday he received the letter which I am enclosing herewith and also the envelope in which it was enclosed. This letter contained all of the personal papers that were in his billfold at the time it was taken. Among the papers, however, was the letter on the Hotel Houston stationery which he had never seen before and which evidently became mixed up with his papers sometime after the billfold was taken. He advises me that there had been considerable taking of property taken from the lockers and that you were trying to trace the ones doing this. Feeling that these two letters may give you a lead I am sending them on to you. Yours very truly, f fo { } eee Lr) + og pS ote ce 4 ff ‘ « Sheriff Dp. J. Bowie, Jetmore, Kansase “Dear Sheriff Bowie: Thank you se moh for your kindness in sending me the enplosures belonging to #illiam 8. Blount in your letter of Jammry 27th. We have had difficulty in the loss of money and valuables in ow locker room, and I am hoping this will be of some aid to us in apprehending the guilty party. Sincerely yours, | Director of Physical Education, Veraity Basketball Coach. Cua uTAUQUA, New York January 19, 1943 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kamsasz Gawrence, Kansas Dear Doc.. | Your letter was a pleasant surprise. I had intended to be the first one to write but you got the jump on me, Thanks again for the tickets for the game. I went to the game with two of ihe boys from the FBI. We enjoyed the games very much, The chief of the FBI (Buffalo Office) could not get to the _ game and he was dissapointed. by the way he has been changed to the Washington offive. Perhaps you read in the paper what Canisius beat LIU last week in Buffalo. It was quite an exciting ball game. Cohen one of Bee's little Jewish boys was put out of the game via the foul route. When he came over to the bench he started to kick the sweat clothes around. the highly éxcited Bee gave him a cuff and told him to di dressed and to get out of his Hight and that he never wanted to see him again. We coaches cer&é&inly have our off nights, The appointment from the ‘FBI has not come through so I have given up hope for it would be through by now if I was going to. ae an ig ied ee February 17, 1943. Mr, Bill Brill, | 1140 Mississippi St., Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Bill: I feel that you should kmow a great many errors have occurred in connection with the grades you turned in last semester for your students in physical ni eeuaation- inge This has been very eubarragsing to us. The fact eal ws leew bn Your Gall Wak hems tot te Sek situation. If such mistakes siiithsdiek signee OE: Dalen to ehange instructors. While you might not consider it a very serious thing, Dean Lewson and other administrators do. If a student had withdraw, and a grade was turned in for him, there is evidently carelessness on the part of the instructor. If you care to disouse this with me I will be glad to talk with you. This is a situation that has caused us some very embarraseing moments with ow deans. Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. Mr. Walker Battey, Vice President, Continental National Bank of Linooln, Linsoln, Nebraska. Dear Walker: Thank you very much for your very fine letter of the 16th instant. I assure you I appreciate your kind words. Yos, Max Kissell is a son of J. E, Kissell, the editor of the Portis, Kensas, Independent. I imow the old gentleman would be happy to have a line from you concerning Max. Mle played c ice game hare againat Nebraska fuosday night as he did at Lincoln, Wo had very little hope of winning the game last night due to the fact that the brase-collar, Col. Briggs, at Omaha, refused to let Charlie Black play basketball although the medical doctors had certified him as being physically able to play. However, Col, Briggs is afraid of public opinion. fhe only possible conclusion would be that we were in collusion with tue medical doctors to preserve him for basketball. and I thought we had soldiers in the Army < not politicians? T. B. STRAIN, PRESIDENT EDWARD A. BECKER, VICE PRESIDENT WALKER S. BATTEY., VICE PRESIDENT FRED S. ALDRICH, VICE PRESIDENT J. O, PECK, VICE PRESIDENT C. W. BATTEY, CASHIER HOWARD HADLEY. VICE PRES.- TRUST OFFICER ELMER DEKAY, ASST. CASHIER-COMPTROLLER A. W. GRIFFIN, ASST. TRUST OFFICER H. E. LEINBERGER. AssT. CASHIER THE CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK OF LINCOLN Oe eit Geb AN hee tere cet Fete AU) eco ss Felina ea rte Vv LincoLtn, NEBRASKA February 16, 1943 Dr. Forrest C. Allen, Department of Athletics, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Phog: - When you were in Lincoln last Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Chamber of Commerce and if you will recall we were discussing George Rohde. ‘Then when I saw the game, and saw you afterwards, I meant to ask you if your boy Kissell was from Portis, Kansas. It runs in my mind he might be some of the Kissells who used to play a lot of basket ball and base ball in that part of Kansas when I was a lad in high school and I have played many a basket ball and base ball game against them. Portis is not far from Cawker City. This Kissell boy looked good while you had him in there Saturday night, and I just “CREE he might be of the same family. I want to congratulate you again on the fine Club you have this year and they show you have put a lot of time with the boys, and every time I get a chance to see one of your teams in action I always take advantage of it. You have had many fine years of success at K.U. and I have followed you with interest all during the years. I just want to add my congratulations to you for the fine work you are doing down there. I was glad to see you again last Saturday and visit with you a short while. I notice you took Iowa State last night quite badly and I was surprised to see Missouri beat Oklahoma. I hope you continue to enjoy good years and I expect to be watching your team play in Lincoln for years to come. With cordial regards, I an, Sincerely yours, és Mein: Walker Battey. An athlete mst say “no" a thousand times to temptation before he can say “yes once to victory "and to @ championship. This seme boy must say “no” to alcohol every tine it’ he hopes to become a great athlete. All sensible athletes and all sensible coaches taboo it. Pirector of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. dune 17, 1942. Mra. Olive J. Thomson, Assistent to the Birenter of Personnel, | Se ee owen Aven, very hapiy to witte you regarding Wes Ruth ; Baker, of hintie. creek, 1 ok, iichigane = ee ON ee : Wise Baker wae one of our ster students when she took her S. degree with e major in Physical Education at the University f Kenses in 1938. After teaching one er two years she entered Now York University where she received her liaster's degree. —— Educalion In our opinion Wise Beker is an outstanding young women 7 wits Gade Ulgde waleatie carviae: Her work has not been f the experimental type in-any degree, but is founded upon exper~ ience and study. ‘She was a supericr stwlent hore, taking part in | many activities with unusual distinction. She abounds in enthus-~ - fesm, has peise and dignity yet hus the mental capacity as well as eee eee potions | | its Vick a: wit tnd & ses sae Ginn ta wads Sen men petiente-would be friendly yet emotionally stable. ‘She has the ee for leyalty and high type leadership. I would recommend - : reservation or evasione unquestionably will make — Spothyag ortypamagy pela hsanames pie hoe ash. 6 tier etn oat : reorentionsl lesen ee recreational leader. Yory dS Director of Physical Education and Recreation, Varsity Basketball ont Baseball Coach. + AMERICAN RED CROSS EASTERN AREA 615 NORTH ST. ASAPH STREET ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA June 12, 1942 Dr. F. GC. Alien University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas - My dear Dr. Allen: Miss Ruth V.Baker of Battle Creek, Michigan has applied to the Red Cross for a position as recreation worker in our Military and Naval Hospital Service. She gave us your name as a person who can furnish information as to her ability, experience, and character. For this type of service we seek women with cultural background and training. This work calls for enthusiasm, dignity, ability to stimulate individual and group participation; a friendly yet impersonal attitude toward men patients; racial and religious tolerance; recogni- tion of the need to accept military etiquette and regulations; wiliing- ness to accept an irregular schedule of hours; also unquestioned loyalty to the United States. We would appreciate having your candid opinion of Miss Baker's qualifications for such work. This information will be valuable to — Red Cross and will be held in confidence. Very truly yours, ie Mrs. 0 e J. Thomson Assistaht to the Director of Personnel Meds Zz ecg, oF, Mn. AO thle. Aiititinaia: Mca Maw) he lille, on ee a ie ae I edly . ms , we ° 5 " ; J tf ee 5 ad ZA eo) BEF ae) Wthdliuy tonenit Kad et it cone thety ~ a Lah gee eg ss 2... x ace fas acre nae gt: = S fe LENNIE September 25, 1944 Wave Recruiting Office 1009 Baltimore Street Kansas City, Mo. Dear Ensign Lets: { am very happy to write you regarding Miss Ruth Baker, e graduate of the University of Kansas. : Miss Baker was one of our star students when she took her B. S. degree with a major in Physical Education at the University | of Kensas in 1988. After teaching one or two years she entered New York University where she received her Master's degree in educations In our opinion Miss Baker is an outstanding young woman and wil render highly valuable service. Her work has not been - of the experimental type, but is founded upon experience and studye She was @ superior student here, taking part in many activities with unusual distinetion. She abounds in enthusiasm, has poise and dignity yet has the mental capacity as well as an wusual personality to stimulate individual and group participation. cs She has fine poise and I am sure that her attitude toward men would be friendly yet emotionally stable. She has the capacity for loyalty and high type leadership. I would recommend her withe out reservation or evasion. In my opinion she unquestionably will make good in this type of work because she has been a star student and teacher of physical education and social work. In addition she 4s an outstanding recreational leader, Very truly yours, Director of Physical Education Varsity Basketball Coach. Seah senate arwom dahon ears Rees fame new asa ea aenadt an pain eertieya aes tae ite you Taney | | : August 30, 1943. Professor L. L. Boughton, School of Pharmacy. Dear Professor Boughton: — We are ordering another 200 pounds of athletic foot pavder at $16.00 per hundred. At this rate it will cost us in the neighborhood of $200.00 a year. 2 vemember when you were experimenting with the concoction you remarked how inexpensive it was. Do you suppose we could have an arrangement with the Cramer Chemical Company whereby they would furnish us a year's supply, as needed, at a reduced price? This would be a matter of good business gumption, it seems Oo W@e Director of Physical Education, | Varsity Desketball Coach. ee 5 MG CUR Seas Ta Ss 18 sync ne a a a a rene ae Ig eos Ce, 3 dds : Mea hlg thd 7 aa 7 ae : Ese ‘ é ‘ Apes Ee 5; rat Z > a : ; 5 G-—-~~ a> ep ed ah se ae os r pee Pit eet Rar ‘ fe : ak ¥, = aks . ates ae s c a ; SCP ia SOA ate eet Sener Bae he assassin OSS AR Deca neta eva Sa ey a ieee ag Solana ig ganda ete ee ot. ee trae ‘ 2 aie Te aru cant agate Aaa or Aaa UU ge eae Er pres Ete Se : ‘ Wiehe Nigtiey SAAR AGN | gute ae a te s RING pelea «Phy Pie te Sree Pe Z Nsic sy a PN aaah eA th, = Ye oe si aa SLR apnea eae are Sieve cya Via cre A sues ee ee eee Sere oc ae Pa iat. SSL eee tia ea the goatee ky SE aS Site Bae ¢ Mr. Don Brown, _ Eingsville, Missouri. | Dear Dons feo in your estimte of $47.50, I do not believe you will have other fees to pays ‘or the five woeks term these fees are as follews: Health, $2.25; activity, $1.50. I believe it would be well for you to come September 28, as the psychological and aptitude examinations for new studente begin that day. Tt would be well to have these out of the way as soon as possible. We will be happy te see you when you come next month. . Direeter of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. tate High School Activities Suaneietien, as i oe ulnen teen I am sure that you will agree with my sentiments. ire La Hl, Brooka, Wiehita Public Schools, Wichita, Kausas. Dear Mr. Brooks: : After uncrating the Push Ball, we took it down town to the Fritz Company end asked them to very carefully inflate it. They did this, and discovered that the bladder had disintegrated so badly that it went to pieces. | We are now trying to get a new bladder. We can | get the necessary priorities, I am sure. It will be a great. game for our Arny | Py See fm en Gt ane ae bladder’. Si ery ee ee ee to let us borrow the ball. Very cordially yours, Direstor of Physical Education, — Varsity Basketball Coach. 1154 Louisiana St., lewrence, Kansas. Deer Mra. Bogart: This morning x we in touch with Mr. clifford Le Dean, Superintendent of Schools, concerning your qualifications, and I feel sure that he is interested. \ a nr en application blanks As you doubtless know, we are ‘operating a very greatly curtailed program of physical education for — — I was very hacer ty Ck Ws teeeenens ten stout yous and Tdsh you mich suocecae Very sincerely yours, Direotor of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach.