bey UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE DIVISION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS April 4,1940 Dear Dre Allen, In a recent conversation you suggestedd that I should apply for the Phe D degpee as soon as possiblee I'm taking the supicviattes of mentioning that I am placing my application for candidacy and continuing my graduate work toward the doctorate. This year I have taken on the teaching of two theory courses in addition to my regular skills class schedule. I hope that I may be able to handle more theory courses. Concerning research, I should like to point out that my research én teaching method in Physical Education is filling a definite need ,as indicated by the recent Phys. Ede convention at Wichita. Too, I feel thet this type of research will add prestige to our professional department. I hope that you will feel that the above will meritfan increase in salary. Sincerely yours ve He Raport