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