SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE SPRINGFIELD ROY ELLIS, PRESIDENT DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS H. H. BLAIR, DIRECTOR Dear Doe; I am making this study as a thesis requirement for my Master's Degree in Physical Education. I am enclosing a copy of my thesis topic and outline. This first questionnaire I am sending to 50 or more representative basketball men all over the country to be followed by a more detailed questionnaire to the 12 or more outstanding basketball emtributors that will be selected by this jury of 50 or moreée I would appreciate any remarks or suggestions that you may have as I want to do a real job of impartial research. I would appreciate an answer at your earliest convenience as I gm not sending out the other letters at this time. I trust you have had a good summer and with kindest personal regards, I am. Sincerely, ap mE yaar” Ae Je “Donald AJMe: jc