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AMERICAN RED CROSS

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
WASHINGTON, D. C.

February 4, 1942

Dr. F. C. Allen
Chairman
Department of Physical Education
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

My dear Dr. Allen:

Mr. Lester Kappelman has made application to the American
Red Cross for a position as Recreation Worker in connection with
the Service to the Armed Forces in one of the New Island Bases.
He has given your name as one of the persons who would be familiar
with his ability, experience, and character.

This position requires well-rounded recreation experience.

In other words - we want a person who not only can handle highly
competitive sports, but also group games, handicrafts, community sing-
ing, dramatics and passive recreation. He must have not only the a-
bility to teach, coach, and direct, but he should be able to organize
group leaders so as to be able to multiply his efforts in such a way
that the recreation program will reach all corners and groups within
the Camp.

In your opinion is Mr. Kappleman capable of getting along well -
not only with the officers, but also the enlisted men? Has he ever been
connected with subversive groups which would raise a question as to his
loyalty to the United States?

We would appreciate your candid opinion regarding Mr. Kappelman
in light of the above questions. His application is being held up pend-
ing return of satisfactory references.

Sincerely yours,
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Asst. Director of Personnel