June 30, 1942. Henry regarding that physician who examined yous Gwinn did not remember his name but he was a University of Missouri graduate. T talked to Gwinn about the possibility of your getting in some other place in the Marines and he said that he was definite- that you could not besause the physician talked to Gwinn your case end he said that if you went any place else you | have to make a sta ; why you came there and then it would be forthcoming that you had made application to the Kansas \ City branch and since you had been turned down there they would , do likewise. It was Gwim's opinion that it would be no use for Sinple tests, and later this physicien would be checked upon and he would be called on the carpet. He wanted to do anything he _ ould in your behalf but it was against professional ethics for him toe do so. So I believe, Tommy, if I were you I would go along with ‘Bill Brill in this new set up. Of course, I would be glad to do anything i could for you at my time. By the way, Tommy, here — is a constructive suggestion. I would suggest that you go to see Dr. Don Carlos Peete. You know him, of course. His office is in the Argyle Building, and he lives on Cambridge Avenue in Kansas City, Kensas. That is a professional matter that you are discussing | and why not put it up to him. If anybody sould do | | Dr. Peete would do it. I am not | Dr. Peete is in the same profession he be able to help in this situation. Let me hear from you as to what you think is the better thing to do, and I will be guided by your desire. _ With all good wishes, I am | | Sincerely yours, i E : | Director of Physical Musation, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. | ; Seah = oe (nul 6 bi er fom é Hay 26, 1942, - Officer Sullivan, United States Marine Corps. Dear Sir: I am very happy to recommend Mr. Willian Brill for admission to Officers’ Training in the U. Se. Marine Corps. I have nom Bill Brill for three or four years and have always found him to be a highly personable, dependable young man. He is of good character, is clean - in his habits, and is welleliked by his fellow students and teachers at the University. He is a fine athlete and hea the qualities necessary for © leader of mn. I am very glad to recommend Bill Brill to you without reservation. 7 Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. May 26, 1942. Officer Sullivan, United States Marine Corps. Dear Sirs I am very happy to write you in behalf of Mre Kenneth Thompson, who is applying for admission to Cbfiaurn’ Svaining tn x tilted bintes Sartns Carpe. segrvrses iting melal eegg ae epee character, he is intelligent, personable, energetic, and a fine athlete. He has fine qualities of ; and is making a fine record in athletios and academics at the University of Kansas. I am very glad to recommend him without reservation. Very sincerely yours, Direotor of Physical Education and Recreation, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. ei . Mv we a AO. ; dune 30, 1942. To Whom It May Concern: - Zam very happy to write in behalf of Mr, Kemeth Thompson, a student at the University of Kansas. Kemeth Thompson is a young man of fine character, he is intelligent, personable, energetic, and e fine ath- lete. He has fine qualities of leadership, and is mking an exeellent record in athletics and academics at the University of Kansas. He is a ster member of the basiet- I em very glad to recommend him without reservation. Sincerely yours, , Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. June 30, 1942, Mr. Bill Brill, 1822 North 24th st., Kansas City, Kansas. Dear Bills i saw Dean Smith at Rotary Club and he stated you wore satisfactory so far as your grades wore concerned and he wuld be glad to help you out. He said thet he was mailing the letter to you at your address. i hope that the letter is forthcoming, and if it has not arrived from Deen Smith it will arrive in a very short while. t am writing a letter of recommendation identically the same ag I wrote to Officer Sullivan, of the U. 5. Marine Corps. I trust that this will be quite satisfactory to you. If not, please let me know and I will write any additional information you may want. : 2 With kindest regards and best wishes, I eam Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Biucation, PCA :All Varsity Basketball Coach. : June $0, 1942. To Whom It May Concern: I am very happy to write in behalf of Mr. Williem Brill. I have known 5411 Brill for three or four years and dependedle good character, is clean in his habits, his fellow students end teachers at the University. He is a fine athlete and has the qualities nec6éssary for a leader of men. I am very glad to recommend 511] Brill to you without reservation. ’ Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. June 26, 1942. Mr. Kenneth 5B, Kell, 1150 Mulvane, Topeka, Kansas. Dear Kenny: | your I am very glad to write the enclosed letter to the Commandant of the U. S. Coast . e this geta the job done for you. in Guard. if Sincerely yours, Director of Physice] Education, FCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach. June 26, 1942. Commandant, | | 7 Washington, D. CG. Dear Sir: . I am very happy to recommend to you Mr. Kenneth Bice Kell, a graduate of the University of Kansas in 1935. Kell Was an exceptional athlete and a fine student. He played _ ‘three years of varsity football at quarterback with outs tand~ ing suocess.— Be 58S eine Gm qupeltans Some. player, having represented the varsity for three years, winning his varsity "k for three years in tennis as melt te as football. Kenneth KAll fs a mei of emseptional persenality. le Linh) Wikslican gankecs Gt Yenbeuntils and he knows wheat loyalty . end discipline mean. While at the University, Kell majored in sociel sciences, with his minor in physical education. He has 29 hours in physical education when but 50 are required for a major. \ In his first year out of school he was athletic dir- ector and coach at Tonganoxie High School, coaching all branches of sports. In my opinion, this one year of experience as coach should give him an additioml allowance toward his physical education major, although it would not be — for Ge University to grant hin thet. Tia ce ee and Deposit Director of Physical Education, _: POAsAH - Varsity Basketball Coach. BER in : if ak June 9, 1942, Me Linnie: MARS Sen dan wt codeine Gein, He hes unusual powers of leadership and he lnows what loyalty and Sheesp ited mantis while at the University Kell majored L sciences, with ) hours in physical education when but 30 ere required - FS Hy felt Lee BS HE, she 5 a p BEE z Fp Ee t | att ile p FE {aie 7 il fs ef & E FREER i & : ¢ | 8 fs a 5 & E bd ‘Sree at Vesta maissaitdink sch Visesaabaled: | FCASAR _—s Basketball and Banebadd Coache June 20, i 942. lir. Mano W. Stukey, Stafford, Kansas. Dear Mano: I am very happy to write to President J. L. MeCorrison, of Yankton College, in your behalf. Nothing would give me more pleasure than to seo you land a good college job such ag this, With all good wishes to you anid Mrs. Stukey, I an Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PO: AE | Varsity Basketball Coach. . 2 “: June 20, 1942, his teams by the innate ty football with great distinction. | the mere accidental type, but was founded quarterback you could As he Te work at sports, and eves ione yours, Director of Physical Education, He early identified himself with the Plymouth Congregational | Varsity Basketball Coach. Clunch of Lawrence, Kansas. le married a very lovely young lady, | and ho and Mrs. Stukey were constructive forces in the young life of exeep 3 of reserva § Stafford, Kansas. June 16, 1942, Dr. Forrest C. Alien, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Dr. Allen:- Sometime ago I received a letter from Dr. J. lL. MeCorison, President of Yankton College, Yankton, South Dakota, to ascertain if I would be available as a candidate for the position of Direetor of Athleties and Coach in the ecdllege. I sent him the information he asked for. I was wondering if you would care to write him a letter in my behalf. I told him I served on your coaching staff for three years. I do not know what my chances are of receiving the appointment, but I would like very much to have a chance at it. I feel fully confident that I could make a success of it. I am enclosing the two letters I received from Dr. MeCorison so you may understand better the situation as it is at tthe present time. I would appreciate it if you would return them to me. Hoping this finds you and your family in good health, I am, Sineerely, 5iins Sh Set | Mano W. Stukey MWS: EW Jume 2, 1942. Direotor of Physical Education, FOA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach, June 20, 1942. ie and acquitted he and sports — *% makes ability me Univer~ ability a as a leader~ Dee a oloadta Bo; | ap fagea a iF apege di |; H 2 oe it ita i ae E i jadeest HF F r ay deandga, dts 2 ge ja; oer , ae ir HAP A fz : KENNETH M. HAMILTON $22-Ge-Broadway PITTSBURG, KANSAS Seo 17 /9E$ Nias! Me, dle: SF ye ea) oh pete J LOAD Van bh June 9, 1942. 1 on very baggy to weite in bebklf of ir. Serren J Newoomer. le is a fine student, a good athlete, and has been an outstanding participant in intramral athletics at : Director of Physical iducation and Recreation, FCA:AH | Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coadhe June 9, 1942. ® Mrse Ruth Hand Lewis, Assistant Direotor of Personnel, National Headquarters, American Red Cross, Washington, D, Ce Dear Mrs. Lewis: + sk dil teas to ila tin ening Std Wie Paden. ‘The questions that you asked comeerning Miss Paden's poise, personality, cultural background, enthusiasm and ability to stimulate individual group participation ean all be answered with an enthusiastic affirmation. iio: Shadi. Ness asda Sad ee or eines sheeanics majors. She has poise ani a most pleasing personality. She is cultured and her refinement is a natural talent, it seens, rather than an acquired or veneered one. I would recommend her to you without reservation. i Wiss Paden possesses « fine physique, and likewise she has taken exceptionally good care of it. She does not dissipate, yet she is very sensible and has a reasonable tolerance. ‘She is very careful of her personal appearance, Se ee ee en ee Eee Sue is vory wholesome. There is no question about her loyalty to the United States. She is one of our 100 per centers. It is with great pleasure that I recoumend her to yous Sincerely yours, , Director of Physical Education and Recreation, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. + AMERICAN RED CROSS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS WASHINGTON, D. C. June 5, 1942 Dr. F. C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Sir: Miss Alice Paden has recently placed an application with us for an overseas assignment as a Recreational Worker. She has given us your name for a reference. We are seeking for this type of service Workers with cul- tural background as well as training. Such a person must have poise, a pleasing personality, enthusiasm, and the ability to stimulate in- dividual and group participation. A friendlyyet impersonal attitude toward her fellow workers and the ability both to recognize and accept military etiquette and regulations is essential. There mst be a willingness to meet general conditions because of the uncertainty of assignments. Naturally such an appointment as we are considering for Miss Paden demands strong physical stamina because of the heavy pressure which will necessarily be placed upon her. There mist like- wise be unquestioned loyalty to the United States. Since her work will be with the convalescent men in the Station Hospitals, she must be both comfortable and adaptable in such an atmosphere. And lastly, such a person must have resources within herself and be able to utilize those available in the community. If you feel Miss Paden can qualify for such-a position, we will greatly appreciate your giving this inquiry your earliest attention, since we are bending every effort to building up a potential staff to meet the present emergency. Very sincerely yours, (CutaHuees ess (Mrs.) Ruth Hand Lewis Assistant Director Personnel _ Miss Grizzell wes a major in our Department of Physical Bducation ‘where she made an outstanding record. She maintained a good scholastic record, handled her practice teaching capably, and showed great qualities of leadership. She is personable, congenial, cooperative and intelligent. I am very Bhppy to recoumend her for a teaching position, : Director of Physical Education and Recreation, : Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach, June 8, 1942. University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. June 5, 1942. To Whom It May Concern: I em very happy to write in behalf of Robert L. Woodbury, a student at the University of Kansas, who is making application for admission to the Arny Air | Corps. Woodbury is a young men of fine character, good habits, industrious and perseveringe He is making a fine record scholastically, and at the seme time is working for a part of his expenses. He is very person=- able, modest, and conscientious in his efforts. During the past year he has assisted as clerk in our intramural offices | I am very glad to recommend him for you consider~ ation. cae ae Very sincerd y yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. Mr. He Co Willia,. Superintendent, AcT.dS.Fe, Chanute, Kansas. Dear Mr. Willis: T tucve your letter of inqiiry conesrning Garcia Thomas Unsell, I remember him as a student here at the University of Kensas in 1937, and he worked for a short period as a student assistant in our towel room. Nis service was satisfactory, and of course at the close of school in June the job was terminated. en of uy lmowledge his conduct was exemplary, and I would not hesitate to employ him againe , Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, FCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT G. R. BUCHANAN, Superintendent Chanute, Kansas, May 18, 1942 Mre Fe Allen, Teacher, Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Sir: In his application for position as Switch Fireman with this Company, Garold Thomas Unselil states that he was employed by you as Student from May 11, 1937 to June 4, 1937. Will you please advise if this statement is correct, if his conduct and services were satisfactory while in your employ, cause for leaving, and if you would care to recommend him for this position. This information is necessary to enable me to approve his application and your early reply will be greatly appre- ciated and treated strictly confidential. Yours very truly Ji Ce0 dens SANTA FE—DEDICATED TO SERVICE May 27, 1942. Ss | = | i f , To Whom It May Concern: / \ SS T an very happy to recommend Mr. John As Indacott Y whom I have known since his boyhood. He came through Lae ee the University of Kansas. " ee pees hat wee itive president of the Phillips Petroleum Company, and all the Endacotts in Lawrence bear a very fine reputation. He has been employed at the University for the last ten ae years, ee ee ee ~pesctarter eK, Mire Endacott is a young man of excellent character, @ dependable worker, ani a substantial citizen of the commumity. He is well-liked by all with whom he comes in contact. 2 : I am very glad to write in behalf of Mr. John Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, — PCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach. May 27; 1942. To Whom It May Concern: I desire to say that I have imowm James A. Rndacott for more then twenty-five years. This young mn crew up in Lawrence and was educated in our public schools and also attended the University of Kansas. _ Mre Endacott has been a fine citizen, a dependable worker end a real gentleman. He is an electrician by trade and his work has been of the highest efficiency. He does not use narcotics, and I am very happy to recommend him as a loyal, dependable worker end ae splendid cooperator. He has been employed at the University of Kensas for ten years, the last six and one-half of which he has served as electrician. He is well and favorably known and is popular among his fellow workers and the faculty at the University. Zon wary happy to make this recommendation for Br. Endecott. ; Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Recreation, PCA: AH Vareity Basketball end Baseball Coach.