September 12, 1945

‘Mr. Arthur G. Peterson
5421 South 29th St.
South Omaha, Nebraska

Dear ‘Arthur 3

I have just finished talking with your mother this
morning. Iam sorry that I could not get you because’ I was
going to tell you that the information contained in Dean Thompson's
letter is erroneous. According to conference rules you are eli- |
gible to play in any-Fall, Winter, or Spring sport when you enter
school, There is no requirement that makes it necessary for you
to complete two semesters with twenty-four hours credit. Why an
official in any institution, with full knowledge of the rules, would
make such a statement dumbfounds me, —

I looked up the eligibility rules and the interesting thing
was that Dean Thompson made the motion that during the war the one year
residence eligibility rule was to be discontinued. It was seconded
by Professor Craft of the University of Oklahoma. So it is very clear
indeed. 5

I have looked at the copy of your transcript and I want to
compliment you on your very excellent grades. You are a splendid
student and we are very proud to have such a student and athlete as
you here at the University. ,

Doubtless some people may say that you are coming to the
_University for the purpose of playing basketball. You should be
“Wery sure to disabuse anyone's mind of this fact when you are such

a fine student. : .

When you come to the University, Sept. 18, come into Robin-
son Gymnasium to the office of Physical Education where you will find
me, and where we shall be very happy to make every arrangement for
your room and other student facilities. Please let me know the tine
of arrival in Lawrence, and whether by train or bus. With ll good
wishes, I an, : : /

Sincerely yours,

Forrest C. Allen
Director, Physical Education
Varsity Basketball Coach

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