408 Avenue “4™
Elk City, Oklahoma
April 13, 1939

PERS ONAL

Dre Forrest Ce Allen
Athletic Department
University of Kansas
lawrence, Kansas

Dear Dre Allen:

Since leaving Lawrence in 1926 I have been constant=
ly aware of a deep affection for that towm and K. Ue There
recently occurred to me a means of returning to that locality
which has become increasingly appealinge The objective I
have in mind is employment in the Business Section of the
Athletic Department of the University of Kansase This possi=
bility is doubly inviting because of my more than common
interest in athletics in generale

Please understand that I do not mean to ask your
intervention in my behalf. I do, however, request the favor
of your informed advice as a friend, which I hope is not
being too presunptiouse Yom suggestions as to whom to con=
tact, procedure to follow, and qualifications necessary, as
well as any incidental information available, will be sin=
cerely appreciated.

I am not particularly dissatisfied with my present
employment in the Soil Conservation Service of the U. Se
Department of Agriculture, but as I said above, I have always
yearned for an opportunity to return to Lawrence. However, I
feel that my association with the detail and thorough accuracy
required in this work, as well as the practical experience in
Property recording and management, and in Procurement, might
be of value in the extensive property activities which must be
present in an Athletic Department of such consequences

Please give my very kindest regards to Mrse Allene
I think of "the Allens" often, always with respect and esteame
Your convenience in replying to this letter will be respected.
Very respectfully yours,

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Robert C. Hickson.