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AMERICAN RED CROSS

OFFICE OF FIELD DIRECTOR
MILITARY & NAVAL WELFARE SERVICE
STATION
222 W. 11TH STREET
< KANSAS CITY. MISSOURI

9 February 1945

Mre Se Ge Ayers

War Fund Chairman
American Red Cross
Douglas County Chapter
Haskell Institute
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Mr. Ayers;

This is to notify you, as War fund Chairman of
the Douglas County Chapter, that the Field Director will not be responsible
for conducting a War Fund Vampaign with the military and naval untts
stationed at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. The instructions
as received from the area office, American National Red Cross, St. Louis,
Missouri, definitely indicate that organization for the campaign of these
schools will be the responsibility of the chapter having jurisdiction.

It is necessary that mention be made of the War
Department ruling that no enlisted men will be solicited for contribution
by the Field Director or Chapter Representative. Attention is also called
to the importance of making it possible for the enlisted men of our Armed
Forces to make their voluntary contributions. This can be dome in a
manner which will not indicate solicitation. All funds collected by your
Chapter will be turned over to your Chapter Treasurer. es

This letter is your authorization to make plans
for the War Fund Campaign at the University of Kansas.

With best wishes, I am

Sincerely yours,

 

Ronald ¥. Bartholomew
Field Director

RFB; lm

e/c Mr. Wade Pierce, Chapter Chairman