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February 29, 1944.

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear "Phog" s

It's been so long since I have had the pleasure of
strolling up Mt. Oread to visit with you and other friends on the
Hill that I should identify myself as the miniture would-be athlete
of the years 1926--'31 who did his darndest to make the basketball
teams which, as usual were made up of men so big and so good that
midgets didn't get very far, despite the welcome you gave and fair
chance had by all comers.

A lot of water has gone over the dam and quite a bit
of grass has been scuffed by my feet since I last saw you. 1 was in
the insurance business for about ten years, save for a fev political
crusade detours, and then in 1940 I began work for an engineering
company of which I am still Treasurer. This concern did a job on the
development of special confidentail devices for the armed forces but
now must remain relatively inactive for the duration. Meanwhile this
company has occupied much of my attention and after the war I will be
here indefinitely I presume.

Just now I am applying for a commission in the Marine Corps
along with hundreds of others. The places that are to be filled with
officers to be trained in the coming months require experience in working
with younger fellows. Other things being the same, some preference may
be given to men who have coached:.or instructed in athletics, participated
personally in sports or who have taught school.

For this purpose would you kindly be willing to write a letter
to "to whom it may concern" saying what you can about my strenuous if not
glory-crowned efforts to take a valuable part in K.U. athletics and refer
to the work I did for several years as an assistant instructor of students
taking Exercise courses. Anything you could provide in this line would be
most appreciated, you may be as ured.

I read with pride that your basketball teams have continued
straightthrough the years to make an excellent showing every time, usually
at the top when the season closes and often up in that rare atmosphere of

national prominence. The boys in other parts of the country and even far
away places in the world are learning a few of the smart and better slants