Ville Platte, La.
March 26, 1939

Dr. F. C. Allen
Athletic Dept.
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen:

I feel somewhat embarrassed for writing such a letter
as this is to be, but when I think uhent it I guess one
may be privalidged to ask a favor of an old friend.

I still have the same job that I had when I was in
Kansas last summer, and as far as a job is concerned I am
satisfied with it. It pavs $240. a month anc the work is
vigerous end healthful, but that is the absolute top and
since the work is nothing more than manveal labor I feel
that I am wasting my time..

AS you know I am not very lazy and I try to be a good
worker, My only ambition is to get a job where I will have
a cnance to get a better job.

Many times I have envied "Mit" and wished that I had
a job as fine as his. I am quite willing to sacrafice the
difference in pay for the opportunity of advancement and
outlook for the future that is between his job and mine.
I would give anything in the world for a job like that.

I have the coblege preparation and I have had two
years of experience in the oil fields.

I write to you because I feel sure that you will be
good enough to advise me as to ways and means of applying
for one of these jobs. To whome could I write? And will
you be able to recommend me to them?

I sincerely nope I am not imposing on you and I
assure you that I will be a good man in any job that I
may get.

 

Charles A. Pitts
PrP. O. Bex 235 ;
Ville Platte, La.