_ Osteber 10, 1941 Mr. Karl Ruppenthal Sigma Phi Epsilon 1420 Ohio Terrace lewrence, Kansas Dear Karl, ny +. I appreciate very much your very kind letter dated opt. 26. It's very nice of you to say these very fine things ab me and I, of course, feel unworthy of theme ~~ I am very proud of the friendships that I have made with my boys here at the University. First and foremost that have been of the right sort of clay. It's easy to do things with all cooperation and fine material to work with . | I especially appreciate these things from you because there if no good reason why you should say them unless you felt as you do , and that makes it doubly appreciated on. my part. Acain thanking you and wishing you all success I am Sincerely yours, | Directer of Physical Education and Recreation _ PcA/pe | - Varsity Basketball Coach