THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence

Marth 5, 1945

To the Faculty end Enpleyees 9f the University:

We do not need an argument as to why we should give to 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 *ccasion, 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 slegan: IF YOU CAN'T GO -- GIVE. And another
hits me right in the middle: GIVE TO THOSE WHO GAVE. Why sheuld I
say more? sae
The Red Cress drive started March lst, but sinee we had
vacation, I thought it better fcr this letter ts arrive et your 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 dsnation te Roem 107
Robinson Gymmasium. Presuming that you will make a eentributien, we
ate enclosing the Red Cross sticker and lapel clip, but if yeu find
it impsssible to give, kindly return them to this effice.

, The faculty and empleyees of the University have always given
intelligently and respended most generously. I knew that yeu will de
your share. The students are alse being given an epportunity to make
their contribution.

Yours for a generous and responsive gift.

Ye. Gi lax ’ Very sincerely yours,