Tilden, Nebraska March 21, 1940 ‘Dr. F.C. Allen University Kansas _eeerence, Kansas. 3 Dear Mr. Allen: | eee Greece I received ee you was ce N, oven er 1936, my junior year in Tarkio College. I was. in Lawerence on Thanksgiving vacation during “which time you treated my knee. I had received ae sharp >low on the outside of my risht’ knee which. caused it to swell and hecome stigt. a my hack w : The treat- ments you gave me consisted 3 “of working — which tended to looséh the suscle _ eontraction and the nerve tension. The knee healed rapidly after the treatments and I played foot- hall the ae cutee) aah s It has never *othered me since. CS s I am still Soooty eeetetat. for the oa the fine hospitality and consideration you gave me while in Lawerence. , a have’ had the opportunity to receive some. literature concerning your new game "hi-goal" and am considering putting it up on our play grounds for the grade school. it should “e. just the thing for then. | rhank tae you again for your time ane consideration. | Sincerely yours, Lawrence, Kansas — Mareh 19, 1940. i wonder if you would @ little about it, so that I my answer this inquiry from the insurance canpany in your behalf. & ‘ = 8 Very sincerely yours, 2 FCAsAH “Manager, NeCeAsAe Basketball Tournament BANKERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEBRASKA LINCOLN, NEBRASKA H. E. FLANSBURG, M.D. Date_March 15, 1940 Medical Director Dr... Forest C. Allen Address_bLawrence, Kans. My dear Doctor: One of your patients, Frank J. Mertz z4 Residence Tilden, Nebr. Occupation ign: Scheel Teacher is appLyAng £0. Ue us 38°" insurance and states that you treated him about ov for Knee Injury Will you kindly = the following questions and return this blank in the enclosed stamped envelope. 1. What was your diagnosis and type of treatment prescribed? 2. Between what dates were your services required? 53. How long totally disabled? 4. Relative severity of attack and was recovery complete? 5. Have you attended him previously or since for any similar or other ailment? If so, when and for what? 6. Is this applicant in good health now as far as you know? 7. Has this applicant had any form of special examination such as X-Ray? 8. According to your knowledge, were any other physicians con- sulted? If so, who, when, and for what? Date 3 Signature You are entirely justified in giving the above information, because every applicant for life insurance in the Bankers Life Insurance Company of Nebraska has signed the following statement: "I expressly waive, on behalf of myself and of any person who shall have or claim any interest in any policy issued hereunder, all legal limitations making information obtained by any physician or any other person who has attended me or examined me or may hereafter attend or examine me privileged communications and consent to the giving of full infor- mation by them or any of them." Form 336 DR.C.W. MARTIN PR : 1 tts; ghepdetadl as ak “il atte BH i | ie peat antegagl ini Ay Tene eel ai 43 at bie il ee a Whe RR HED ee Hig neptune al it ae nib! sieasii ye uaz eae ga ae ae Hebe aE iy HE aR iene alt i oe Ain HS RAD ag I trust to see you Friday morning at Lincoln, and I believe that the fact that we are on the job and have an oppore tumity to speak to our respective directors will produce results that we desire for our basketball groupe Bring your golf clubs along and we will have some pleasure like we had on your fim course lest years — Very cordially yours, Director of iesitlaal Education and Recreation, —- FOASAH Varsity Basketball Coache permission be given oe FB Bg f8u pd b5 = ERELS Poeater iat a ap ee edt en pee of ni eet of HMI a a nt nil Hey gelia 3 paras dadaais drive a car with a He by ay day: 33 i aj “ile: vue na Can we not say that we will get together immediately after the Friday night dimer?. I believe that is the time to impress upon the directors the necessity and the importance of Those swell golf clubs will be with us, and I want you to pass judgnent upon theme Our love to Mattie and the youngsters. Cordially yours, : Director of Physical Sducation and Recreation, MOAsAH _ Varsity Basketball Coache Director of Physical Education and Recreation Varsity Basketball Coach August 26, 1940 tten to and sta onship You my to lmow tion bu because work, and that open very t I will ty this might ting so 4 8854 ti i ial ia slg THe : University of Missouri OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT COLUMBIA FREDERICK A.MIDDLEBUSH PRESIDENT March 2, 1940 Mr. Forrest ©. Allen, Chairman 5th District, N.C.A.A. University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allen: This is to thank you for the information contained in your let- ter of March the first addressed to President Middlebush. The com- munication has been placed upon the President's desk for his early attention. Yours truly S Secretary to the President March 4, 19405 yds wa, 00 tear Slineitey Ge sue ene Sohne I regret that 2t was impossible for m= to join in the celebration at Henley liouse lect Briday eveninge We had about forty guests in ow home after the Missouri game, end of course I could not get amy. With best wishes for your comtimued success, I am | Direstar of Physical Education and Recreation, POAsAl Varsity Basketball Coache ADVISORY BOARD Theodore Paullin, Chairman Prof.J.J. Wheeler, Vice-Chairman Prof. Harold G.Ingham, Treasurer Prof. Allen Crafton George Docking Prof. Jens P. Jensen Dean Paul B. Lawson Fred S. Montgomery Dean F. J. Moreau Prof. Bert A. Nash Prof. R. H. Wheeler Rev. Joseph F. King STUDENT OFFICERS Kermit Franks, President Brent Campbell, Vice-President Gerald Banker, Secretary Edward Wiles, Finance University of Kansas Young Wlen’s Christian Association Room 5, Memorial Union Building Lawrence, Kansds_ - - Executive Secretary JOHN J. O. MOORE Dear Friend: The YeM.C.A. is out of debt prate! STUDENT CABINET Ernest Klema, Membership Hartwell Jewell, Concessions Lloyd Estes, Jack Stephenson, Sam Iwig, Publicity ; Gordon Brigham, Richard Rypp, _Reinterpretattorr of Religion Charles Wright, Creative Leisure . Donald Hayman, Keith Spalding, . Freshman Council Charles Yeomans, Ed Price, Bill Miller, Personal Relations Jim Hughes, Bob Collett, Conferences Elijah Cole, Wallace Dooley, Richard McCann, Charles Johnson, Social Action Keith Schuerman, Forums And we are going to cele- j bration should ed Montgomery insisted that the cele i 5 - at cas Dr kantte Inn, but we have succeeded in get ting him to compromise on Henley House. Tre dynamite will be furnishec by the University of Kansas basket- ball team in shellacing Mizzou beforehand. (The only one who has any doubt about this is Sohn Moore who hails from Colunbia. ) lude to our celebration. ‘ ma (th us o summarize, we want you to join Wi Prt. day, March 1, immediately after the b br the retiring for a get-together to celebrate ae uest 46 ie Please return the enclosed card stating debt and to recognize those who hav this about. whether or not you can be present. Sincerely yours, This will serve as a fitting pre- at Henley House asketball game of the Ed Wiles, Paul B. Lawson, F.J. Moreau For Advisory Boar d and Cabinet a | © B0 A ® dino” rt s . woriniooeett world 2 real lt pate i. griblia soba J innrenaM 2 ewok abet sanstomd he tha al add tatan tb ‘vromond scat bert en akre ey ts, SAL otttaad edd ~ Nor yeltell No saimarcroo of mid ; Wietevin’ edt ve ooreiniw? ed | thw 0. SIM gatos ion e at mest fled Kg . ee sail onfw eno Let ewRod Stott el ted | “Mold std also tuo of ebul a. ne te as ae aieb ot yoy tnew ew ,ositemue Po Lledtexasd oft rotts eens .f dowel! yeh txt. 9% ott etendsleo of sorta Peden OE. ‘Wustet seselt .tuode atdt od aie 9 uO ton = se one oe & a 100 96h vues “tenided ae. — ve ok March 4, 1940. Mre Lawrence Morgan, 301-16 Avenus, Bast Moline, Illinois. Dear Mre Morgans T beg your pan for the long delay in replying to your letter concerning the qualifications for a trainers ‘I would suggest that in lieu of a medical degree, the best thing would be to graduate from some first class wiversity which has a fourwyear physical education course. Then the practical work could be obtained by acting as a ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee education courses If there is any additional informtion I can give you at any time it will be a pleasure to hear from yous With best wishes, I am Very simeroly yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, FCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coache 4g Se 4 301-16 Avenue East Moline, Illinois January 11, 1939 Dr. Forest C. Allen Director of Physical Education Lawrence, Kansas Dear Sir, In‘view of the fact that you have turned out several successful trainers at the University of Kansas. I would like you to look over the enclosed data sheet and give me an idea of what you expect of a trainer. Also what I should do to further advance myself in this field. I have purchased some of the books on Anatomy, Physiology and Training, including, your "Better Basketball". I also receive copies of the Athletic Journal, ScHolasite Coach, and Cramer's First Aider. Any information that you would care to give me would be greatly appreciated. Yours truly, Lawrence Morgan DATA SHEET Lawrence Morgan Age 23 Height 5'9" Weight 135 Education United Township High School, East Moline, Illinois 1929- 1933 Saint Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa 1939 _ Northwestern University Summer Coaching School August 1936 University of Minnesota Summer Coaching School June 1938 Experience United Township High School, East Moline, Illinois 1929-1939 St. Ambrose College, Davenport, Iowa September 1939 References Mr. R. J. Holmes, Athletic Director, United Township High School Mr, J. W. Campbell, Assistant Coach, United Township High School Mr. 0, L, MeCreight, Track Coach, United Township High School Mr. W. J, Duford, Athletic Director, St. Ambrose College, Davenport, Ia, Dr, J. H. Sunderbruch, Team Physician, St. Ambrose College March 12, 1940. I wish you would send me as soon as possible as mach inform ation about thet that you have, If Means would like to use me as an official # would be glad to help hime Sincerely yours, Jemes He Raport, Instructor in Physical Educatione 1740 ca Manufacturers of WEBB Zeolite id Afb SS PEAS. AA A LT TT Webb Industrial ae WEBB MANUFACTURING CO. Webb Portable Webb Soft Water Bottle Engineers and Manufacturers of Water Correctional Apparatus WEBB FILTERS: 1813 BALTIMORE AVENUE -: KANSAS CITY, MO. WEBB DE-ALKALIZERS: We knew a young lad who was raised on the KAW This boy was quite lucky to have as his PAW A man whom we know ty the quaint name of PHOG Who's wits were alive and ne'er in a FOG The Dad seemed to like to play all kKimd of sports But there is one game, if we believe all reports, That he majored in and it was his chief aim To be perfect in, we refer to The Basket Ball Game. So Dad raised this kid to follow him through To pla . this game as his old man used to do. And he s playing the game ## no matter the toll Sure he'll always shoot true, and try for a goal. Dear Phog;-- I just could not help tut BUST into song after these two pictures appeared in the daily press. You must te proud of the kid, I know I always swell up when I find occasion to say " Why yes, I know Phog Allen". My daughter found this first picture and when she showed it to ms she asked the usual question and I made the usual answer. Good luck for 1940. I am wishing it for myself but I'll be darned if I know just where it is coming from. I8Ll be seeing you if and when I gat out to Lawrence again. a0. L. WONG 7 2308 Bast 41st%t. Yours t (OOK PAINT & \/ARNISH (OMPANY P.O. Box 7 - College Park Station DETROIT, MICHIGAN FACTORIES & BRANCHES IN PRINCIPAL CITIES March 15th, 1940. Dre Fe. C. Allen, Athletic Department, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas Dear "Phog":- CONGRATULATIONS on your well deserved victory over Oklahoma - It is too bad you could not have won the game you played them at Norman. Also want to thank you for the courtesy extended me when in Lawrence, as I certainly appreciated your kindness in allowing me to sit on the bench and see one of the best games that I have ever seen. It also gave me an opportunity of seeing a lot of old friends that I had not seen for years - and I certainly got a tremendous "wallop" out of it. With best regards to you and your team, I am, Sincerely, ae Je Re Mosby JRM/AB ‘arch 18, 1940 re It was nice of you to write me regarding our gpme with Oklahomie Yes, sir, I would liked to have licked those Sooners at Nommn, but we didn't have the stuff that nights had a hectic battle. Wish you might have seon ite With all good wishes, I an 2h “Sincerely yours, FCAsAH Manager, NeCeAcAs Basketball Tournament. IOWA STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND MECHANIC ARTS AMES, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR MEN Vek. \ . OW, ek, a te PUBLIC SCHOOLS PRINCIPALS GARNETT, KANSAS BOARD OF EDUCAT G. E. WATKINS, HIGH SCHOOL D. D. RICHARDS, PRESIDE CHARLES H. GARRISON, IRVING C. H. OMAN, SUPERINTENDENT RALPH FRAKER, VICE-PRESI MRS. GLADYS WHITWELL, LONGFELLOW MRS. GLADYS JACKSON, SE‘ H. A. KNAUSS, PURCHASING. -RALPH ARCHER | MRS. GLADYS KEIL CHAS. Ww. GARRISON, TREAS. Ss - ? ate the fact that you will be able to be our speaker and all of the boys are especially anxious to hear you : : ob ; Sh Thanks for your consideration. Sincer cies ommt ns batch Paul Masoner ©); CONGRAGOLAGIONS | /F | dy MESCERRN TDNION | E KAD97 18 SC=LOSANGELES CALIF DRS: ¢ ALLENS CARE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS WE WISH TO EXTEND OUR MOST HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR WIN OVER THE TROJANS GOOD LUCK WITH INDIANA= ‘PETE AND FRANCES MEHRINGERs Mareh 26, 1940. Sincerely yours, Jones He Raport, : instructor in Physical Educations Merch 27, 1940. Miss Minnie Se Moodie, Curator, SpoonerThayer Museun, University of Kansas. Dear Miss Moodies tne way Sinely teenie ot Ge WE te is deeply appreciated, Such expressions of good faith and loyalty are most gratifying, and through the years we have valued your friendshipe Thank you so much for your Icind words. 3 With lndest personal vegurds, I on Cordially yours, Manager, MeCeAeAs Basketball Tournaments LAWRENCE