April 2, 1940 Dr. F. C. Allen, Director of Health and Physical Education, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Dr. Allen: I should like to be released from my contract, the resignation to become effective at the end of this school year. In view of my approaching marriage, I find it necessary to tender my resignation. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to assist in the work of this department and the experience of working with you and the other members of the department has been a most pleasurable one. lay I have your consideration of this request and a reply in this regard at your earliest convenience? Sincerely yours, Jane Byrn, Instructor in Dance