THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence

Mareh 5, 1945

To the Faculty and Empleyees »f the University:

We do not need an argument as to why we should give te the
Red Cross, nor do we need to specify reasons as te hew much we can
give. You know the answers to both. ;

I have never talked to a Marine, 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."

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

The Red Cross drive started March lst, but sinee we had
vacation, I thcught it better fcr this letter ts arrive at your desk
after the semester vacatisn is over and you are ready to 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 dsnation te Rorm 107
Robinson Gymnasium. Presuming that you will make a e«ntributien, we
are enclosing the Red Cross sticker and lapel clip, but if yeu find
it impsssible to give, kindly return them te this effice.

The faculty and emplsyees of the University have always given

intelligently and respcended most genersusly. I knew that you will de

your share.g The students are alse being given an oppertunity to make
their contPibution.

— for a generous and —_ gift.

Ww yr Very sincerely yours,
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Chairman, K.U. Red Cress Drive fer 1945.