THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Lawrence

‘Mareh 5, 1945

To the Faculty and Employees sf the University:

We do not need an argument as te 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 sccasion, 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 [
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 te sa 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 ta Rorm 107
Robinson Gymnasium, Presuming that you will make a eontributicn, we
ate enclosing the Red Cross sticker and lapel clip, but if yeu find
it impessible to give, kindly return them to this ere

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 also being given an oppertunity to make
their contribution.

Yours for a generous and responsive gift.

Very sincerely yours,

 

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