SOUTHWEST MISSOURI

STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE
SPRINGFIELD

ROY ELLIS, PRESIDENT

DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS
H. H. BLAIR, DIRECTOR

August 18, 1941

Dr. Forrest C. Allen

Director of Physical Education and Basketball Coach
University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen:

I am making a study of the leading men who have made
definite contributions to the game of basketball. Your name has
been suggested as one of the leading exponents in the field, and
also one who knows the men who have made @efinite contributions.

It seems to me there is a need for a compilation of
this information while you men, who have had a major part in
pioneering this great game, can give us this information accurately
and directlye I realize you are a busy man but I believe you
would be interested in this logical approach to this study.

A resume of the findings will be made available to you
if you indicate a desire for it.

Sincerely yours,

Ay ape Ws YE Laval

Basketball Coach

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