Kansas City, Mo. Dear Sirs: I am very happy to recommend for your consideration Ur. Ralph Schaake, a student at the University of Kansas. He is 7 & major in our Department of Physical Education, and I have come in close contact with him during hie college career. Ralph Schaake is a very fine, clean, capable young a mane He does not use tobacco or alcoholic beverages in any form. He has taken active part in varsity athletics, having earned his letter in both varsity football and basketball. He is intelligent, cooperative, and extremely loyal to his superiors. I am very glad to recommend Ralph Schaake to you with- out reservation. Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. January Be 1942. Mayor Roger T. Sermon, Independence, Missourie Dear Rog: , Thank you for your letter of December 30. If you will write to Vaughn Pontius, 1428 Ohio Street, Lawrence, Kansas, I will appreciate it. Pontius has not as yet filled out an application blank because I wanted to get your letter first. 1 will appreciate your offorts in his behalf. | Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, PCA s All Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. TRE Oily UF INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI OFFICE OF ROGER T. SERMON MAYOR December Thirty 1941 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Phog: I have your letter with reference 4 to Vaughan Pontius. > It will not be necessary for him to make a trip here, but if you will send me his neme and address just as it is on his application, I will be glad to write a let- ter of recommendation in his behalf to the employment manager at Lake City, with the hope that it will have the desired results. Yours very truly Roger fT. Sermon, Mayor 4 bs RTS:ve BR ee ee ee ee tee ree te ag gn eel ania a sigan ie : aS Sie atone. a eee ai Mr. Harley Davis, Kansas City Power and Light Co., Kansas City, Missouri. Dear "Mud": : I em sending you a carbon copy of a letter that I have written to Mayor Roger Sermon in regard to Vaughn “Chick” Pontius. "Chick" is our greenekeeper here at the Lawrence Country Club. He is 28 years of age and graduated from the Lawrence Memorial High School seven years ago. He has been manager and greenskeeper here for several years, but he desires to get into some other wrk. — 7 i wonder if you will give Rog a ring and see if he won't kindly confer with this boy and recommend him. Chick is married and has been for seven or eight years. He has a fine wife, and I would like to do something to help him out.. I will appreciate anything that you can do with Rog because I realize that it takes a recommendation from some- one in that part of the country to have him considered by the Lake City organization. | IT would like to tell you something about Wilson Houts. We got in touch with the Aleoholics, Anonymous, in Kansas City and they are working with Wilson. They never reveal their identity by a letter, but en A. A. called us and told us that they were working with him. This chap did reveal his identity to us and it happened to be a Lewr- ence boy who had gone bad and had straightened up. It is amazing to see the work that they do for their fellow unfortunates, so I have hopes that something can be done for Wilson, | I had Wilson working here for us until about two weeks ago when he went to Kansas City to live with his wife. ‘The weather got too cold for him to stand the outdoor work, but I believe that the | days he spent here rather toughened him up and revitalized him so that he could do work that the A. A. will provide for him. I want to thank you very much for your kindness in all the things that you have done. : : Wishing you a very prosperous and happy New Year, I am Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. os ‘ — aitlay ss | i vi Wig EE | | L iatianay (ut) ern i ia] Bi 0 ai “a; u es uea heb fo] ft i sa HE jan ah H i ee oageee ‘ ; : : ‘ Hit wi glithil? ¢ i a i: 53 at Bite aR : Boa ih dete Label i Hf ib, enti abe I iH id vain | December 50, 1941. Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board, Bryent Building, Suite 1210, lith & Grand, Kansas City, Missouri. Dear Sirs; : I am very happy to recommend for consideration by your Board the application of Wallace Robert Johnson, a senior at _ the University of Kansas. (ce eee in our Department of Physical Education. | Bob Johnson is now playing on my Varsity Basketball team for his third year. I have had very close contact with hin, veth as his instructor in Fhysical Education classes, and ag his coach. He is a young men of high character, excellent per- sonality, and clean habite. Ue is SS ee —— | and knows the value of loyalty to his superiors I am very happy te recommend to you without evasion or reservation. I have always found him to be a commendable young mans 3 Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education end Recreation, POA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. December 10, 1941 Capt. Carl EB, Rankin Athletic and Recreational Division . Lowry Field Denver, Colorado Dear Captain Rankin, I am glad to recommend to you for you sonsideration J. Richard Wells, who played three years of excellent Varsity basketball under me, here at the University of Kansas. He also played on the football team at the University for one year making his I know of no young man who has the intelligence and physical vigor that has Dick Wells. He has a forceful personality and has the ability to handle men under tim. Dick Wells is intelligently cooperative and he is blessed with the appearance and bearing that introduce him favorably to those with whom he comes in contact. He is intensely loyal and understanding and is intelligent to such a degree that insures him success. I am very happy to write this testimonial to Mr. Wells* character, personality, and efficienoy. | Sincerely, | . Director of Physical Education and Reoreation — FCA/pg Varsity B asketvall and Baseball Coach December 10, 1941 Mr. Dick Wells 901 Harrison: Denver, Colorado Dear Dick, I am enclosing a letter of mendation for you which I trust will land you the job as athletic and recreational officer at Lowry Piola, Denver, Colorado. ‘With all sood wishes to you and your family I am Sincerely, : Director of Physical Education and Re PcA/pe Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coac tion December 2, 1941. | Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board, Bryant Building, Suite 1210, llth and Grand, Kansas City, Hoe Gentlemen s I am very happy to recommend for your consider- — . ation Mr. Robert Lee Thomas, who is a senior in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the Universit y of Kansas. Mr. Thomas attended Washington Rural High School at Bethel, Kansas, where he was very active in athletics and school activities. At the University of Kansas he has participated in intramural athletics bothesa player and en official. He has also been officiating football and basketball games for the Kansas State High School Athletic Association. Mr. Thomas is g fine, clean, personable young man. He is loyal, courteous, and cooperative. He has splendid habits, and at all times is a gentleman. I am very happy to recommend Mr. Thomas to you without reservation or evasion. Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Bducation and Recreation, PCA sAH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. * s BLS, tae oven pl fu sa fd 4 vo ee Bip pean Arh bane oThinded ahead Wure thay a Li leon & yume. offical ov vr ete Peale esse 7 ee ve the eG i ee / pe | E oe / Dbnake ee A dad ae oe i, reset /L.10 (lane Ody, ™ AAU December 10, 1941 Prt. William G. Wade $99 School Squadron Plight 49 Keesler Pield, Mississippi I am happy to respond to your urgent request. This is no criticism of you, Bill, but I suggest that you not wait so long toe ask for things of this nature in that it is necessary to send them by air mail. Doubtless you have been dow there quite a little while, and possibly had you taken care of this earlier the necessity for the rush would not have been so urgent. You understand that I am glad to do this for you, but there are 101 things on my desk requiring attention. Since you are in the service of our country and in a position to deal Japan and Ger- many a lot of grief, in the spirit of patriotic cooperation I an putting your request as a No. 1 duty and am taking care of this matter. I wish you success, health, end happiness, Bill. Sincerely, Director of Physical Education and Recreation Fca/pg Varsity Basketball end Baseball Coach att Wests Jul a Baby, ee _ Vl J i, cake hag Se eee ee cheng Ril enh big yy Sine ots Bis ek. Mil) Age Repeh 2: dene + —Pyt Wlham GC. Wade. P99 School Souadyon Float 77 Neos ie field , Miss. December 10, 1941 Gormanding Officer Keesler Picld Keesler Field, Mississippi Dear Sir, I am very happy to recommend Pvt. William G. Wade of your 399- School Squadron, Keesler Field, Miss. Williem Wade entered the University in the school year of 1958- 39. Me was out for freshman basketball and did a splendid job. He was studious, dependable, energetic, and clean in his habits. Wade mows how to take responsibilities and also how to discharge orders. His spirit on the team was most commendable and I was sorry that it was not possible for him to return to school the following year. Due to circumstances over which he had no control he was forced to forego his work at the University. Had he been able to con- tinue, it is my definite opinion that he had the ability to make a Varsity letter. In my coaching I stress, loyalty, training, cooperation, and ,/*teeam work. Bill Wade had the requisites that make a fine ath- lete and a real gentleman. I am happy to recormend him to you without reservation. Sincerely yours, © Director of Physical Education and Recreation FCA/pg Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach December 3, 1941 Mr. Scott Chadwick Chadwick Realty Company 4069 Archer Ave. Chicago, Illinois Dear Mr. Chadwick, Miss Melba Schilling has been employed by the department of physical education here at the University for a term of 9 months at a salary of $1300.00 per year. At the present time, Miss Schilling is giving fine satisfaction and as far as we know she will be with us next year. However, it is the policy of the University to employ instructors for just a 9 months term, renewing their appointment every year. Hoping that this information is sufficient for your use I am Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education end Recreation FcA/pg Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach This Emblem is to Real Estate As Sterling is to Silver CHADWICK REALTY CoO. REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT TELESCRONES: LAPRPATE TTS ti 2s Liza INSURANCE - RENTALS - NOTARY PUBLIC 4069 S. ARCHER AVE., (at California Ave.) Gm ae O26 oe ees TEE OTs November 329, 1941 University of Kansas Robinson Gymnasium Lawrence, Kansas Gentlemen: Miss Melba Shilling is desirous of renting a flat through our office, but before accepting her, it is our duty to investigate her capability to pay. Will you kindly inform us as to the duration of Miss Shilling' employment with your firm, and the amount of salary she receives per week? Your response will be hald in the strictest confidence and we shall be glad to reciprocate at any time. The enclosed stamped envelope is for your convenience. We thank you and hope to hear from you promotly. Very tyuly yours, CHADWICK REA Y COMPANY SC/wao encl. ‘47F WH PLEASE YOU, TELL OTHERS; IF NOT, TREL. Ws,? November 17, 1941 ‘Wr. Jim Hammers freece, Kansas Dear Jin, I was delighted to have your letter of the 14th instant and am writing to tell you that I will be happy to write both Kenneth Spencer and George Nettles in your behalf. I was also glad to know that you have good success with our Better Basketball. I was interested too to notice how you addressed my letter. You have the old signature do you not? And the hammer and Jayhawk was good on the back. We wish you m ght have been here last Saturday for the Aggie game. You would have enjoyed it. ep ce Wishing you continued success in your work and in your patents I am | . : Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation FCA/pg Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach ee aay, ERNE ie Lee ET TS, CS Aaa ee Tee PUREE US TE | ERA eR err ead: eta emer Or eee RT eelaeea RE Eee sear ea a ase i aL gc PS pared A ee ag RT) ons ier anager eae” ae ec la ae ee . oN iy : : Be Eee ena ne eer HIGH SCHOOL (A SUPERIOR GRADE A SCHOOL) TREECE. KANSAS | oo Tovem bea) 14, IG4/ Vn Georveat 0 Qbbn “Cashttal * ae ane Be edi Spite a alepny ily cain hart fod Gad Ges ae boc" Gin xe zh pee = ey aaa | ater : vi wt shai iat J thaindagyap 2 UNO ” capa 000 ‘ing ta Ager} spirreeeaa mifiensnt aheha 2. AMO Hovember 17, 1941 Mr. Kenneth Spencer First National Bank Building Pittsburg, Kansas “a Congratulations on the Hereulean task thet you have assumed — with the defense industry. I read of you se much and am always pleased that any publicity concerning you is compli- mentary concerning your organisation and administration of your work. May you continue to prosper and work hard for good old U.S.A. at $1.00 per year. I just received a letter from Jim Hemmer, an old football player here at the University telling me that you have given him a chance at one of your guard jobs. He is very pleased and I hope that he will be successful in every way. With all good wishes I am Sincerely yours, / Director of Physical Education and Recreation : FcA/pg Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach November 17, 1941 Mr. George Nettles Pirst National Pank Building Pittsburg, Kansas j 7 I have received a letter from one of our old football players, dim Heamers, stating that he is working under you in the Jay- hawk Ordinance Plant in Pittsburg. Jim, you know, is one of ® the Hemmers twins and played a bang-up game of football. If you can show him any courtesy that comes elong the line I will, of ‘course, appreciate it. As one football player to another ZI am sure that he understands that your — is based on efficiency, leyalty’ and initiative. I wish you wight ices been here last Saturday - you would have had the thrill of your life, but on sevond thought, maybe you were and I failed to see you. With lots of good luck I am Sineerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation FCA/pg Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach October 21, 1941 Mr. E. B. Etten Sears, Boebuck, and Co. 2650 East Olympic Bivd. Los Angeles, California I am very happy to return the enclosed information blank for Allen Nipper who has applied to you for a position. Nipper is a very fine, clean young man who knows the value of work. He has worked most of his life. , Nipper played on my varsity basketball and baseball teams and last year made his letter in baseball. When in school, Nipper was émployed part time in my department and we found him most reliable ané dependable. I am very happy to recormend him to you without reservation. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation Pea/pg Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach Nevember S$, 1941, Mee Don Thompson, Yeat Los Angeles, ee Dear Pons rt it | ail it hat if 335, raat AA E wat nie HH ahi Bt ut 7 at eed Hal HS intl ni ie find He yl a A flee a it ull ii ps ' nn .. fa if te i tH Ha ip i ee Be gil Ha ; eet . ibs Gath qj ih ul i Saseainr aabataedt ond SeambaT’ Sale: ii 2 oo 2 g . sé: 5 : Ya ih fj . i yi yas ae. oS f Hit | 1 i i [2 rie ae i afi ta is! les 3 i Me i! : Jute es He : hi pi i l : Cs 2. Uy ippleetos po Racy fs Sip t paudey jae os yo ld ao abba ix — | — Me vey yu a of imewn \ x ee hu ens ts F eae ee ‘3 and the four Osa we two Cops s Che for yng Safle , I desire to commend to you Don Thompson, & senior in our University of Kenses from our School of Education. I have known Don Thompson for about eight years. He graduated from the Lawrence Memorial High School in this city. Don is 21 years of age and a varsity track athlete. He has competed three yoars on the varsity two mile team in the fall and on the varsity track team in the spring. His events are the 860 yard run and the mile. He has also run on the medley mile reley | , : Don Thompson has been a boy who"ss had to work his way through college. He is @ very earnst young man and desires to enlist in the Air Corpse ee . During the summer session I heave under my control the recreation of the sumer school and Don has worked for me at that time and hes given splendid setisfaction. I trust that he will heve an opportunity to serve “his nation in this time of érisis. I will eppreeiate your careful consideration of this yeung mans . Sincerely 7 Pleeose FCA inh cc; Don Thompson lawrence, X * Dear Doctor Georges The enclosed correspondence with Don Thompson is self-explenatorye , | Cordially yours, — Director of Physical Education and Recreation, POAsAr Varsity Basketball end Baseball Coache Enole