November 18, 1941

Mir. Don R, Meriwether
1230 Oread
lawrence, Kansas

%t was certainly sporting of you to sit down and write me as you

did. Frankly, I did not take it as an insult yesterday morning.
There are always a few people in a crowd that you can expect un~
sportsmanlike conduct but by and lerge the students were
wonderful in my-opimfon. Of course tiéy wanted a holiday and they
were set upon ite But I would not have beon true to my feelings
nor my convictions had I not expressed to them ny sincerest fecle
ings def thet rether critical hour. Had these studénts Leen ine
‘the true import of sitedown strikes I am sure that they
would have used their better judgement against the desire fer 6 .-
celebrations I was embarrassed and concerned by the lack of cour=
tesy shown to Chancellor Maloti, and what little emount of discour=
tesy that might have been shown me was passed over lightly I assure
youve 2 ae

  
 

I still agree that the students of the University of Kansas make up

one of the finest groups that has been my pleasure to know in my
long years of association with students, They are tops with mes.

Assuring you that I appreciate your consideration and your friendship
in writing me and hoping that we can ¢o out and whip Missouri .
Saturday I an ,

-8incerely yours,

: Director of Physical Education and Recreation
FCA/pg i | Varsity Basketball end Baseball Coach :