Public Schools, Kansas City, Missouri

LIBRARY BUILDING
NINTH AND LOCUST STREETS

GEORGE MELCHER, SUPERINTENDENT

Cc. S. ROBINSON
ASSISTANT TO SUPERINTENDENT March 2, 1940

Dre Forrest C. Alien

Dire Physical Education and Recreation
University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doc:

Your inquiry concerning a band for March 22 or 23
was waiting for me when I returned from the Superintendent's
convention in St. Louise.

I regret to report that for some months there has
been a growing feeling in the musicians wnion of this district
that our high school bands should not be permitted to play at
any pay entertainment unless it is definitely a Kansas City
Public School activity. However, I am referring your inquiry
to Mr. Meleher today.

Since the University of Kansas band is playing on
March 30, I am wondering if some other group that will be
represented in this tournament might not furnish a band for
March 22 or 23. Through such an arrangement you would bring
no criticism from the msicians union.

I congratulate you on the excellent way in which you
have handled the team this year and have confidence that you
will come through at Normen next week.

Sincerely, 4
C. $. Robinson

Assistant
CSR:MS