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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