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THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

oy, ‘ Lawrence

To the vy and Enployees af the University: Heaar-e :
We do not need an argument as to why we shofld give to — ee Ae
Red Cross, ner do we need to specify reasons as to hew much we can a a

give. You kmow the answers to both.
Ce ¢2, NOCO~

- have never talked to a Marine, a soldier er a sailer = c
who, upon every secasion, said, "The Red Cross is tops with me. Med xt

have already made my contribution. It is the thing that keeps us
living." : ee at « " s

I like this slegan: IF YOU CAN'T GO -- GIVE. And another

hits me right in the middle: GIVE TO asin WHO GAVE. Why sheuld I ¢ fs ee
say more? re

The Red Cross drive started March ist, but. sinee we > had code Gy
vacation, I thcught it better fcr this letter t9 arrive at your desk aT, l,
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 7
upon you, but we are asking that you mail your donation te Roem 107 .
Robinscn Gymnasium. Presuaing that you will make a ««ntributicn, we _

ate enclosing the Red Cross sticker ond lapel clip, but if yeu find
it imptssible to give, kindly return them te this cffice.

  
 

The faculty and empleyees of the University have always given
intelligently and responded most genercusly. I know that yeu will de

your share. The students are alse being given an appertunity to make
their contribution.

Yours fer a generous and responsive gift.

Very sincerely yours,

mt 2 % le mae Qe Attn

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