THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence

March 5, 1945 —— aig

To the Faculty and Employees 4f the University: ve. ke

We do not need an argument as to why we should give to the
Red Cross, ner do we need to specify reasons as to 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 tceps 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 midile: GIVE TO THOSE WHO GAVE. Why sheuld I
say more?

The Red Cross drive started March Ist, but sinee we had
vacation, I thcught it better fcr this letter ts arrive at your desk

after the semester vacatisn 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 donation te Rorm 107
Robinson Gymnasium. Presuming that you will make a e:ntributien, we
ate enclosing the Red Cross sticker and lapel clip, but if yeu find
it impsssible to give, kindly return them te this ¢ffice.

The faculty and emplsyees of the University have always given

intelligently and respended most generously. I knew that you will de

your share. The students are alse being given an ~_— to make
their contribution.

Yours fer a generous and responsive gift.

- Very sincerely yours,

 

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