June 8, 1945. Yesterday I received a letter from Mr. A. B. Nees, 223 Citizens Bank Building, Brazil, Indiana, informing me of the death of Charles Wayne Nees who was killed in action in the North American area on May 18th last. Mr. Nees stated that he had no further details, : but presumed that his death oceurred in the Attu drive in the Aleutians. Wayne was graduated from the Infantry School as a Second Lieutenant in November, 1942, and had been at Fort Ord, Galifornia, wtil about the first of April. : “Mr. Nees said that since Wayne had always held you in such high regard he would appreciate it if we would let you know of Wayne's passing. I am sure that you wial want to write the Hees family. Fee = Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, _FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Dre De Me Nigro, Suite 512 Argyle Building, Kansas City, Moe Dear Dr. Migros | Thank you for your kind firvitation te.yow _ Brookside Tarm meeting. I regret that I will not be able te be present as we have a very heavy physical conditioning program end all of ue old men are engaged in this stremous activity. I do thank you very much, however. Very sincerely yours, Director of Physioal Rducation, Varsity Basketball Coach. = National Lock @o. INC. MANUFACTURERS OF WHEN REPLYING Rockford Isine of Hardware _ MARK FOR ATTENTION OF F, x, Deeg Rockford, Illinois May 2, 1913 University of Kansas Dept. of Physical Education Lawrence, Kansas Attention: Mr. Forrest C. Allen Dear Sir: In reply to your letter of May 17th we wish to advise that the combination numbers for the Locks listed are as follows: : : G-0),15), 17 - 2 - 1h G-017h0 164-+19- 2 There will be no charge for this information. Very truly yours, NATIONAL LOCK CO. =H Lipo ; School Lock Sales FKL:FR May 17, 1943. National Lock Company, Rockford, Illinois. Dear Sirs: : _ + Would 1t be possible for you to furnish us with the combinations to the following locks: G~04154 G-01740 If there is a charge we will be happy to pay the Direator of Physical Bdusation, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. April 23, 1943. Dr. Bert A. Nash, Chairman, Educational Travelogue Committee, University of Kensas. e Dear Bert: | I studied the suggestion outlined in your typed» copy and the only thing that I could add to this at all would be that this committee should work in close harmony with the Alumni secretary so that he could notify the alumi of that area of such a meeting. We could at least have one group meeting with the older alumni. I believe if we were in this area and did not con- tact the alumi, such as the professional men and other business men, that they would feel slighted. Now I of course want to mike it plain that the main business at hand is what you set out in the comittee’s report, but I do believe that additional strength could be developed by contacting these older people for a service that they could render, both as to renewing their fealty to the University and to helping these younger teachers and administra- tors who are in the school - sort of an intermediary, don't you know « There is nothing else that I cen add, only that I will be glad to respond to your call for a joint conference - when and if you can set the date. ae Sincerely yours, i Director of Physical Education, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball coach. F — an _ OR ree 1031 GRAND AVE., KANSAS CITY, MO. — PHONE VICTOR 6710 fo the Sdueation Faculty: dering some service to schoolscover the state, with regard to assisting then in meeting the problems of war, and planning for post-war problems, submits the following ongquetion for your consideration. ie 1s te guepeeed te enepide & Bat of obecsl arses of Geek on which would be of interest to different groups of teachers and administrators, and which the personnel of the Education and University staff are qualified to discuss. &» Samples of these would bes le Abiniateehion peckheaeten tants 2. Musie and Music Education--Dr, Gaston 3. Physieal Education and Health--Dr, Allen and Miss Hoover 4. Stueebionsl Keneareat wal BeatastionDr, OBrien Se ching--0; Methods of Teachinge-Dr, Bayles bs Montel Hygiene and Children Whe Are Different=-Dr, Turney 7» Reading Difficulties and Special Disabilities in Learning--Dr. Nash 8. Arithmetic Disabilities of Children--Dr. Russell 9. Secial Science Problems--Ruth Litchen This list would be submitted to the local committee of an area or district where a conference center is planned, for them to select the four or five areas in which they might be interested. The "team" i ee ee OP Se re Semmes areas involved. The-arens wr districts would be organised by some representative of et ee ee ee, , superintendents, principals and county su or ext Sf the sun sven Sekethar tas’ MICIEIT igen ao p poorsale Wl ocati all the school leaders in the area s L “Sebetha would be con- tacted for assistance, These leaders would take the lead in : the conference and getting the teachers interested. It is probable en ee ee the county in which Sabetha is located, The plan ould sible two periods. One of these could be sectional meetings with each of the interest groups meeting separately for a discussion of the local problems and what might he done, The changing needs of communities, and the projection of heeds of the future could be brought into the discussion, The K.U. representative would lead the discussion. Ge Te _ problems of teachers in the field, We are not ox 9e 10. the second period could be a panel discussion, with the visiting team and turee or four representatives from the local area par- ticipating. The topic of this meeting would be determined by the ee The University would make a special effort to get all graduates of ‘EU. at the conference. The first purpose would be to permit then to have conferences with the K,U. staff on any of the problems which they were having. Especially important is this for first or second year teachers who may be present. Another purpose would be to talk ‘dts unpuibubeaietier eek agueaiaiie Was Gabe 1G. aladaate On Gute staff to find if there is any way in which the University ean be ofessistence in strengthening the teachers who have graduated from K.U. This service to these teachers and administrators has been found to be vory effective follow-up vic The whole purpose of this conference program is to develop a kindlier attitude of school people toward the University, and to have some further evidence that the University is interested in the mplating that we shall take a prepared program to the | : the sense that we have something which the teachers in the field should have. Rather we intend to go out to discuss their problens with thon, md te offer any leadership which we possess. It is planned that the University will bear the cost of the travel of the visiting group, The local area will be charged with most of the promotion of the confernee, but the University will have to ex- pend some effort in publicity. Eb Aw Ween Ciuih Sh ectghit Be panettOe 40: tebe abecd ate seek centers during the course of a school year, The probable cost of ee a ee Such a program would Respectfully submitted E. , thayer Saston, F.C, Allen, — Bert A. Nash, Chairman. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AIR TRANSPORT COMMAND ROSECRANS FIELD, MO. February 3, 1943. Dr. Forrest C. Allen | Director of Physical Education, Kansas University. Dr, Mr. Allen: We have received your letter regarding the basketball game in Kansas City. The check has not reached us yet, however and though I feel like "Shylock", sending this reminder, it has been more or less suggested to me that I contact you with reference to the same, Best regards and continued success with your fine team. Cordially yours, Ce Tne D2. s THOMAS N, 2 Haegead H, end. Lt. Air Corp, Athletic Director, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER J.S. MERRIMAN, JR. DIRECTOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ACADEMY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT February 1,1943 Br.Forrest Allen Basketball Coach Univ.of Kansas Kawrence, Kansas Dear Dr.Allen:- Thank you ever so much for your kind,clear letter explaining how to cope with all-court pressing.I realize how valuable your time and effort is and sincerely appreciate your generosity in sending on this data. I sure hope your team continues to earry on in typical Allen style and comes in with another championship. Sincerely yours, ‘Wt WU. dtelmown AUBURN RURAL HIGH SCHOOL RAY NICHOLS, PRINCIPAL war Fo AUBURN, KANSAS Dr. #. C. Allen, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kenses. | Deer Dr. Allen: We wish to thank you for the tickets to the game with Oklahoma A. & M. I had six boys at the game and they really got a big thrill out of it. None had ever been to K.U, and had neveYseen a college basketbell ZAamMe They could have seen your team at other times when it would have been easier to see how they use their fundementals and out-maneuver their opponents, but nevertheless the play was "tops" as far as they were concerned, If the war doesnt take any of your players before March I would like to see them play any school in the country. Thanks again for the passes. Auburn High School, Auburn, Kansas. January 9, 1943. Mr. Warren Nichols, 414 Main St., Norwich, Conno Dear Warren: IT eam very happy to autograph one of our basketball programs and send to you. I em also glad to know of your enthusiasm for basketball, and wish you much success. Cordially yours, Director of Physical a PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Ence (THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS } Dar Soret (Chog) Olle “fe 10 2 *Yot » oe ce ° : ce 2 yd i ere A ESTABLISHED 1885 Mi HMMung (: Maden Cul Mining GEN'L SUPERINTENDENT GEO.E.NETTELS, Bh hihi MG 3 ts VIALE ( December 24, 1942. Dr. Forrest C. Allen, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Doc: I was very glad to hear from you again after so long a time and to know that you were interested in the two boys from here, Claire Gillin and Kenneth Coulter. I am not sure about Coulter on what his plans may be for college, but I know that Gillin wants to go to the medic school and is very much interested in the University of Kansas. Incidentally, he is at the present moment the boy friend of Mimi and so I happen to know a good deal of his plans and aspirations. I haven't seen much of the Coulter boy for the past several years, but as a youngster ten or eleven years old I thought most highly of him. At that age I thought he had the makings of about the best football player I had ever seen but somehow he got side-tracked from football and has devoted all of his athletic energies to basketball. I know he is a battler and a competitor of the first water. Gillin, I think, is quite lazy with not so much fire but possesses a lot of natural ability. I shall make it a point to see Coulter before long and, of course, I will see Gillin all during the vacation. I observe that you are having some difficulties with your basketball team. I hope they won't become serious. From your remarks I take it that some of the boys are trying to tell you how to run the ball team. This, I am afraid they will have trouble doing. Lots of good luck and a Happy Victorious New Year. Sincerely yours, GEN : 0M January 9, 1945. ‘Mr. Ray Michols, Principal, Auburn High School, 7 Auburn, Kansas. . Dear Mr. Hichols: : Thank you for your kind letter regarding our basketball teem. Our next home game is Wednesday, January 13th, and the one following that is on February 6th, with Iowa State here. We will be glad to have you and your boys as our guests, end if there are not more than six or eight in your party Mr. Falkenstien, financial secretary of the Athletic Association, informs me that he will be glad to issue passes to you for the game you attend. However, we camot guarantee seats, as it may be necessary for the boys to stand. Let us know when you are coming and we will be happy to arrange passes for you. Cordially yours, ‘Direotor of Physical Edusation, FOA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. AUBURN RURAL HIGH SCHOOL RAY NICHOLS, PRINCIPAL aX Ro AUBURN, KANSAS Dr. *.%, Allen, University of Kensas, Lawrence, Kanses. Dear Lr, Allen: Five of my first six basketball boys are freshmen and sophomores and they have the making of good players if they get the fight start, It is my opinion that you heve about the “classiest basketball teem( from the standpoint of individuel players and also as a team ) that they will have opportunity of seeing for some time. So I would like to bring them down to a geme before the end of the semester. Could we get passes for six boys on any night except dan. £21, 22 6Yr Zo ? Auburf High School, Auburn, Kanses. Jenuary 20, 1943. Yes, I got a letter from Curt and I am answering it today along with yours. I et sending a carbon copy of the letter that I wrote him to you, but of course I am sending them to different addresses. I couldn't lie as poker-faced as you did, but I approached the dirty deed somewhat. I hope he likes the ball end has a lot of fun with it. Thanks for the addresses of Gillen and Coulter. I will drop them a note todey. o Yes, I. Tha didn't do very well by the Kansas customers. The Chancellor aalled me and wanted to break off relations , Director of Physical Saucation, PGA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. THE ii, 4, j i Ma i | i fine i H | i fh > 5 Ht it b | a yi o 2 i it fi i Hi i 2 th tie 1a ro | daz i . Ht Wa : Z ESTABLISHED I885 Mi. MUMMY (: Maddevay Cul Mining 4 GEO.E.NETTELS, GEN'L SUPERINTENDENT MMNG, BUNS é January 15, 1943. Dr. Forrest C. Allen, Director of Physical Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Doc: You likely have received a letter from Curt by now thanking you for the basketball. If you could have seen the expression on his face when he discovered I had actually returned with a ball, I am sure you would have felt the effort and trouble was well worth while. I embellished the gift by telling him it was the ball that had gone through the Missouri game in which Black had broken all previous records. I thought while I was at it I> might as well make a stupendous story out of ite Gillin's address is 72 7 Veo 7 (st Sr. and Coulter's is 2308 South Broadway. I observe from last night's Star that there was quite a stink in connection with the conduct of the Aggie team. Apparently Iba didn t like the way the boys handled the game and wasn't a good enough sport to accept the officiating. Such an attitude, I think, reaches an all-time low in a coach's conduct. Lots of good luck for the nights to come and with kindest personal regards, 1 am Cordially yours, GEN 20M =m January 26, 1943. Mr. Jack Coulter, 2308 South or Pittsburg, Kansas. Dear Jacks I an vory sorry that t was unable to see game whet: you played in Lawrence, but the coach and ie Gipal of the Lawrence High School told me of your excellent playing. I want to assure you that if you arrange to attend the University of Kansas you will be very welcome. We under- stand Clair Gillin wants to study medicine at the University, and it would be a fine thing for you two to go through college on athletic teams ag you have in high school. We have had Pittsburg boys on our teams before - Janes “Jake” Hill, who was a fine basketball player was one of our early teams, and we would be glad to have some more boys from Pittsburg. Jimmy Hamilton several years ago was expecting to come to the University, but got shunted to the Teachers College. I believe Jimmy could have made a varsity "K" here at the University of Kensas. We will be happy to hear from you if you are interested, and I assure you we will be pleased to help you in any possible wey should you desire any help. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, | Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. January 26, 1943. Hr. Clair Gillin, 727 West ist St., Pittsburg, Kansas. Dear Clairs | I want you to know that while I was unable to see you play in Lawrence, the coach and the principal of the _ Lawrence Memorial High School had some splendid words of praise for your excellent playing. They knew that you were expecting to study medicine at the University of Kansas, and they called me up and told me about your fine playing and your gentlemanly conduct. I learn that you are a very excellent student. Therefore, I am sure that you are a fine risk in a medical wey. iy son, Robert Allen, is a jwior in medicine at the University of Pemsylvania, and knowing what great pride and pleasure he is getting from his medical quest, I feel reasonably certain that you will get every bit as mch. I want you to know that we are pleased you are thinking of studying medicine at the University of Kansas, and if there is anything that I oan do to help you in any way, please let mo kmow. It will be a pleasure to cooperate with you. Athletics are a fine thing for a boy if he is a good student, and since you ere a good student I believe that you will get a great pleasure out of competition here at the University. We put a very high premium on scholarship among our athletes, and it would please us to have you on our squads. With all good wishes, I am Sincerely yours, | Director of Physical Education, POCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. 3 January 28, 1943. Dear Ray: Gharles Black has petitioned for a refund of the penalty on late payment of fees. For several days I noticed that he has been depressed, but didn't mow Charles’ wife is working out at the ordnance plant and he is working for us here, but the victory tax has out down their budget considerably. They live in I advanced him the money to pay his fees. I a legitimate appeal, and just to your I would appreciate any to Director of Physical Education, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach.