January 16, 1 939¢ Mrs Belfour Jeffrey, National Sank of Topeka Building, Topela, Kansase Deay Bale I eu wondering if you have been able yet to do anything about the speaking date at the Topeka iligh Schools | There was a method in my madmess in asiing this, and I am very sure I can put it over. I mow that I can sell myself in a physical education way, ——. eee tniversi ty. Den't go to any extzeme measures about it, Bal, it isn*t that important. I an speaking at high schools all over the state, and I felt we could derive sane benefit by appearing at the Topeka High Schoole How- ever, I would not went to embarrass anyone. — It was good to see you at the Aggie enbroglioc. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, | Director of Physical Education, FOAsAll Varsity Besketball Coache _ DORAN, KLINE, COSGROVE,JEFFREY & RUSSELL LAWYERS NATIONAL BANK OF TOPEKA BUILDING THOMAS F. DORAN TOPEKA ,KANSAS CLAYTON E.KLINE M.F. COSGROVE BALFOUR S.JEFFREY ROBERT E-RUSSELL C-A.-MAGAW H.LLOYD ERICSSON November 23, 1938. Mr. Forrest C. Allen, Department of Physical Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Doc: I have your letter of November 17th, but have not had an opportunity to see what can be done. I shall do so very shortly and will let you hear from me. It was nice to have a letter from you. I am still hoping that we can have a good visit soon. I have been in Lawrence but a few times in the past year and then only for some specific purpose, and this did not give me much time for anything else. I know you will have a successful basketball season, and you know that I will be, as ever, one of your strongest supporters. I will let you hear from me soon. Yours very truly, le fo BSJ /rb Novenber 17, 19380 HE Jenuary 26, 19396 19th instant regarding informetion on the course “Testa and Neesurenents in Physical Biucation". cep Seaeneinlie Contes in Serta wel Minmaicieaie is a two hour course, open to jumiors who have had as a pre- | requisite our course Nos 36-History and Principles of Physical Educations ‘The coursé is taught by Dre Ve Ye Lapp, who has the Pe Se Sy 3s Se Le ey Oe Se Geel ' "The first half of the semester is deveted to the learning and appreciation of the statistical techniques involved in the understanding of the T score scales used in our field. "the ‘textbook used in the course was Bovard and Cozen*s now revised However, I did not find it extremely useful be- cause if one wollen somptcem song ogra adits potaroe pg trae meio administering it and the varLous scales necessary the tests. ‘The Cozen‘*s Achievement Scales for the : grades, recently published from California ah oe and Company, have been used as supplementary m 3 @lso Fe Re Rogers* books, David Ke Brace's book on Measuring Motor Ability, ' end some of MeCloy*s published material. In addition to these, I == | i am enclosing a marked copy of our curriculum for majors in Physical Edueation, showing the catalog description of the course in Tests and Measurements for wmdergraduatese You will also notice that we have in addition a more advanced course, Noe 176, which gives graduate credit. I thought this might be of : If there is any further information we can give you it will be a pleasure to responds : Yes, indeed, we should be very glad to receive a copy of your “Prectieal Bibliography of Recreational Activities". Iam sure it will be of value to our staff. _ Varsity Basketball Coaches i fA by the Curriculum Library here? UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION URBANA January 19, 1959 Professor F. C. Allen Chairman of Department of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Sir: We are planning to introduce a new undergraduate course in "Tests and Measurements in Physical Education" as an elective for juniors and seniors beginning a year from February. IT have been asked to secure pertinent data which misht guide us in the formulation of such a course, Your school has been recommended as having one of the better courses in this field, and I am writing at this time to ask for your help and cooperation. In view of the experience you have had with this course, will you please answer the follow- ing questions: What are the prerequisites? Is it elective or required? 2. How many crédit hours? Cre. “f St What text book or books are used? [eremmrdt ~ 2 gy ' } What collateral reading is used? fiat oho eiwiat be de nant hg ae —peveWhat problem manual is required? , Mt om Cth, (Coot soa eg wel What approach is used? (ghatisetgan, nietorieel, ~otudy and evaluation of tests, application, ig ee +e ractice, research,etc. pee are — (fe Whit percentage” of class time is devoted to each? Z Res Cg that Lf! Poe ae a If you would care to forward any additional cataetad’ te which will help make your answers more complete, I will be only — hr 6 too glad to reimburse you for it, or return it as the case may G - &, foe be, rns 6 as e cra Kenan sel Thank you for your EOCPSPE SION ot ee: f. i Sincerely, OT ca fst C./0. Jackson tant Professor Jsd As PsSe May I send you a complimentary copy of my "Practical Bibliography of Recreational Activities" just published Co. Oo de Jenuary 13, 1938S. Mre Harry Johnson, ' Sperts Amouncer, KFAB, Lincoln, Nebraskne Dear lire Johnsons I shall be glad te see you-at the Hotel Lincoln some time afternoon. Our team will be staying at the lincoln, and doubtless we can get in touch with Sincerely yours, a SU, BROADCASTING SYSTEM DON SEARLE GENERAL MANAGER LINCOLN NEBRASKA Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1939 Dr. F. C,. Allen, Basketball Coach Univérsity of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas y = ear Coach; If your stay in Lincoln permits, I would like #o arrange for an interview with you. I could interview you in the afternoon at your own convenience and record the program, Then the recorded interview would be played that night on my regular sport reviews. I will check with the hotels early Saturday to see where the Kansas team is staying, and we can discuss the matter at that time, Your cooperation in the past has been greatly appreciated. With best wishes for a successful season, I remain Sincerely yours, ort¢ Announcer February 10, 1939, * a Dear lire Justice: i de i I aa ist Ml iit eet! no8389 hate tbs lip faele afi iz id it it He ibe : Very Director of Physical Education, Coache Varsity Basketball A PRACTICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Compiled by C. 0. Jackson Assistant Professor of Physical Education University of Iliinois CURRICULUM LIBRARY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION 203 UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL URBANA, ILLINOIS 1939 PREFACE The books, pamphlets, and materials ineluded in this bibliography represent a number of the better publications dealing with recreational activities. In many cases, the bibliographical references have been read and evaluated personally; where this was not possible, relisble book reviews and recommendations of compe- tent persons heve been helpful. Before the final compilation, each section was submitted to one or more svecialists for deletions and additions, Throughout, an attempt was made to keep the list brief and practical. ODMDNIOUVEWAOH 10, li. LBs 13. 14. 15. 16. a¥3 18. 19, 20. el. Soa 24. 25. 26. Lite 28. eas 50, CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION ARCHERY ATHLETICS BADMINTON BASKETBALL BASEBALL BOXING CAMPING DANCING Folk Miscellaneous Social Tap and Clog EQUIPMENT EXHIBITIONS, STUNTS, AND FESTIVALS FENCING : GAMES AND PLAY GOLF GYMNASTICS HANDBALL HOBBIES Bait and Fly Casting Backetmaking Batik Dyeing Beadwork Block Printing Boat Building Book Binding Handicraft Jewelry Kite-Making Leather Modeling Miscellaneous Paper Folding Photography Puppetry Rug-Making Stamp Collecting Stencil Craft Toy Making Weaving MAGAZINES MISCELLANEOUS MUSIC PANTOMINE . RIDING SOCCER STUNTS SWIMMING TENNIS TRACK AND FIELD VOLLEYBALL WINTER SPORTS WRESTLING td se] 0g NNNONNH YH He OrNooawn»r w 11 13 13. 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 15 1. A PRACTICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Compiled by 0. 0. Jackson ADMINISTRATION Butler, G. D., The New Play Areas. New York: