THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence

March 5, 1945

To the Faculty and Enpleyees sf the University:

We do not need an argunnt as to why we should give to the
Red Cross, ner do we need to specify reasons as bad hew much we can
give. You know the answers to om

 

I have never talked to a 5 tahoe a soldier er a sailer but
who, upon every sccasion, said, "The Red Cross is teps with me, I
have already made my contribution. It is the thing that keeps us
living." :

I like this slogan: IF YOU CAN'T GO -- GIVE. And anether
hits me right in the midile: GIVE TO THOSE WHO GAVE. Why sheuld I
say mere? : : :

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The Red Cress drive started March lst, but sinee we had
vacation, I theught it better fer this letter ts arrive at yeur desk
after the semester vacatien is ever and you are ready te put first
things first.

To facilitate your giving we are not asking anyene to call
upon you, but we are asking that you mail your denation te Room 107
Rebinsen Gymnasium. Presuming that you will make a eqntributien, we
are enclosing the Red Cross sticker and lapel clip, but if yeu find
it impessible te give, kindly return them to this effice.

. The faculty and empleyees of the University have always given \
intelligently and respended most genersusly. I knew that yeu will de Pas
your share. The students are alse being given an- eer to make i”

their contribution.

Yours fer a generous and responsive gift.

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Very sincerely yours, we *

  

Chairman, K.U. Red Cress Drive fer 1945.