FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY - WORK PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION

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BOT BS LOR KT OLODIN

810 FOURTEENTH STREET

DENVER, COLORADO

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATOR
November 6, 1940

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
Kansas University
Lawrence, Kensas

Dear Dr. Allen:

Mr. J. Richard Wells, a graduate of Kansas University, is
under consideration for a supervisory position with the
Colorado WPA Recreation Project. He has given your name
as a reference. fhe position in question will require
considerable executive, supervisory and leadership ability.
A confidential evaluation of Mr. Wells in respect to these
characteristics will be appreciated:

1. Personality and ability to deal with people<

2. Business and social integrity

Se Leadership and enthusiasm

4, Adaptability and- spirit of cooperation

5. Administrative capacity

6. Concept of social function of general recreation

Do ‘you believe that this man could successfully supervise and
direct a project employing a large number of recreational workers?
Does he possess that type of creative imagination which would
enable him to bring about positive improvement of a project
entrusted to his supervision?

An early reply will be appreciated.

—~ Very truly yours,

reer Stine

State Director, Division of
Professional and Service Projects
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