STANFORD UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF MEN

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, CALIFORNIA

May 12, 1941

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear "Doc":

Thanks for your good letter. I know the fun
that one gets out of baseball. I believe I really enjoyed
coaching this sport more than any other, and particularly
did I enjoy my association with the Junior Twilight League
teams.

Bonnie and I had originally planned to get back
for Commencement. My recent trip, however, was an unexpect-
ed one, due to the death of my mother in Tulsa, and now I
am afraid that a second trip cannot be financed.

I have just recently written to all of my class-
mates who are in the Rocky Mountain region and west, in-
viting them to join me in Lawrence. I am afraid that my
letter is just a little bit hypocritical but maybe some-
thing will happen so that I can take a flyer back for
Commencement. I would certainly love to do it.

I read with a great deal of interest the news
item that announced Bobbie's election to Phi beta Kappa.
I have been wanting to send him a note of congratulations.

Cordially yours,