Lawrence Public Schools Lawrence, Kansas SS April KY 1943 Pe Te phe 7 Allen .* m if. Athlete. Divison Dae aoe. Allen: oe - OQ meeting It was larger - Stiindancer bet Ne finer as Vine previess WMeetTing. “Thay Tak _ — Vv e_ - Ouwr 27 £ se a WP ae wing eet ae Va Ve InW— Lawrence Public Schools Lawrence, Kansas Ne ded writing Yeu aA Yio} 2, tae: 6 Slee 8. <, J Yeu. you "ane always een a Source 2 ot great Ru Cevu ra qemeul a5 sai aie See face ity pel Shs t inact, Hoe ger Law Sees May 3, 1943. . Mr. Karl Spear, 619 No. 7th St., Atchison, Kensas. Dear Karl: I am sending you a copy of a letter that I received from Erio. I thought that you and Mrs. Spear would enjoy this interesting epistle. Assuring you it was a pleasure to ses you and your good wife, and wishing you both lots of success, I em Sincerely yours, _ Dareotor of Physical Education, FCA sAH Varsity Basketball Coash. Enc. May 3, 1943 Mr. Bill Sapp, R. Re $l, Augusta, Kengas. Dear Bill: Since you have expressed an interest in Physieal Education at the University of Kansas, I thought you would like/to read this bulletin we have prepared for students majoring in our department. — After you have read it, if you have any questions I shall be happy to hear from you. i With kindest regards, I an Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH. Varsity Basketball Coach. Aeoton, Maas TL Wlenaks (743, Gite Meld yw hee) Se eas ee 2 Wnbched wth tmiterabl trlirak Ce eerrd of Ce Cane thy, Weyl Of elle, Metred, tack, ebene at eal tay tet AVI abort ~ an bhang. Aha Ow 9 “Gihc ty the layt be Mehoak tee at Werward, Lhe aaadl ug courae tnvobin, Cubist fons ov fe nilde REESE KESTER SUTTON April 25, 1945. Mr. Nelson Sullivan, 1209 No. 18th St., Kenesas City, Kensas. Dear Sully and Doris: Thank you for your good letter of March 12th. hy belated reply is by no means the barometer of my appreciation of your kind words. Tt was nice of you to gay all those fine things. 7 I em glad that you both enjoyed the games in the Auditorium, Mrs. Hulteen asks to be renembered most kindly to yOu. : With all good wishes, I an Stmeraly yours, Director of Fhysioal Education, April 27, 1943. Mr. Stanley Schwahn, Jayhawker Theatre, Lowrence, Kansas. Bear Stans I acknowledge with thanks your letter of April 23rd, and the enclosed passes. I am glad that Dean Nesmith was able to help you. With eppreciation, T am Sincerely yours, { Director of Physical Education, FPCA:AH : Varsity Basketball Coach. ial nese JAYHAWKER - GRANADA : VARSITY : PATEE April 23, 1943 Dr. F.G. Allen 801 Louisiana Lawrence, Ks. Dear Phog: I have really delayed in thanking you for fixing me up with Dean Nesmith. His treatments were 0O.K. Thanks again. Kindest regards, Mr Stan Sechwahn SS:MH MANAGED BY LAWRENCE CITIZENS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF THE CITIZENS OF LAWRENCE April 28, 1945. . Mr. Roy Stewart, Athletis Director, — Murray State Teachers College, Murray, Kentucky. | Dear Mr. Stewart: Your letter of April 28rd addressed to the Director of Athletics, University of Kansas, has been referred to me as Direoter of the Department of Physical Educa- tion. I am enclosing = bulletin outlining the course of study for students desiring to major in Physical Education. I am also sending you an announcement of our compulsory physical conditioning — Was inaugurated this fall. Four hours of credit in physical otunatbin ung be counted toward a degree in most divisions of the Univ- ersity. However, wiier the plen for compulsory physical education a student would have eight semesters if he re- mained in school that long, but only four hours would be counted toward his graduation. , If you desire any further information I shall be happy to hear from you again. Very sincerely yours, Direetor of yaical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. MURRAY STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE MURRAY, KENTUCKY BOARD OF REGENTS J. W. BROOKER, CHAIRMAN, April 23, 1943 FRANKFORT CHARLES FERGUSON, VICE-CHAIRMAN SMITHLAND Cc. E. CRUME, s CLINTON JAMES H. RICHMOND CLAUDE WINSLOW, PRESIDENT MAYFIELD GEORGE HART, MURRAY ALICE KEYS, SECRETARY-TREASURER. MURRAY Director of Athletics University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Desr Sir: We sre revising our course in Methods of Physical Education. I would like to have an outline of the content of your methods course. If you will ask the person teaching this course to give me this information, I will greatly appreciate it. Il would also like to know the amount of credit given, the number of times the class meets each week, and whether or not it is a lecture course am activity course, or part of toth. If it is a lecture course, what text book is used? if you are not in a position to give me this infor= mation, please give this letter to the proper authorities. Sincerely yours, oa Roy Stewar Athletic es RS:anc April 23, 1943. Mr. J. Ge Taylor Spink, General Manager, The Sporting News, St. Louis, Missouri. Dear Mr. Spinks As coach of the University of Kensas basketball team and as one interested in the development of this splendid indoor sport, I am writing you complimenting you and The Sporting News on its fine basketball coverage. fhe splendid spread that you gave The Sporting News All-American Basketball Team created a very emphatic impression among the basket- ball-minded people. The fact that you placed our Charles Biack on The Sporting News All-American was eppreeiated by our friends at the University. "Pic" also selected Black on their All-American team, SO you were right in the groove when it came to picking the outstand- ing performers for All-American selection. Our Ray Evane, star football forward passey was sslected on the Helms Foundgtion All-dmerican team. In your February 18th issue you gave Evans, ane and myself a wonderful play. {I think your Wr. Hugo 6. mates has done a splendid job in ——* basketball as one of the top indoor winter sports. My young son is a most avid reader of The Sporting Nows. Although I do soach varsity baseball here, I had not followed the reading of your pages as closely as my son has. However, I think that your fine paper has made a dsfinite move forward in giving a play to football, hockey and basketball, in addition to having a complete coverage in baseball. | I am sure that another season or so at the rate you have gone will ‘stamp The Sporting News as the outstanding periodical for the newly acquired sports as thoroughly as it has done for your old standby, baseball. , ,s With kindest regards and deep appreciation, I am Sincerely yours, : Direeter of Physical Bduontion, POA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. CHARLES C.SPINK, FOUNDER ESTABLISHED !I1899 J.G.TAYLOR SPINK,GENERAL MANAGER TTT eee ee cc TTT AFTOUHUVOTUTCAEUA UA rece r cece ree cereeeeeee eeee eee eee eee ec CTT THE SPORTING Goons DEALER CHARLES C.SPINK & SON PU CSLIS 4-2 FS A MONTHLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF THE ENTIRE SPORTING GOODS FIELD HOW TO PLAY THE DOPE BOOK ‘ BASEBALL GUIDE NEW YORK OFFICE THE SPORTING NEWS 535 FIFTH AVE. THE SPORTING GOODS DEALER CHICAGO OFFICE BASEBALL REGISTER THE GAMES 400 ‘~ NT Is UIS 549 W. RANDOLPH STREET THE SPORTING GOODS TRADE DIRECTORY Mr, Forest C. Allen, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, My dear Mr, Allen: I want you to know that I sincerely and greatly appreciated your kindness in writing us as you did. We hope to always measure up to your expectations, as well as those of your son, It was swell of you to write us as you ee did and I want you to know that I greatly appreciated you kindness 4 | es JGTS:VS ermenis Week... 7 t \ MAY 1 TO MAY 8 =, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IOWA CITY EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OFFICE EAST HALL October Ley 1942 Mr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas My dear Mr. Allen: We are pleased to forward to you the confidential papers of Mr. Reginald Strait as you have requested. Please keep this information as long as it may be of service to you. Very sincerely yours, Frances M. Camp Director FMC :DE Bnc, Reginald * Strait 318 N tvergreen ° Chanute 4Sansas 1940 aia Educational Placement Office, University of Iowa Registrant’s Name ReGinald, RB. Strait.................... Slant3eh GRADUATE RECORD Semester gates Oh = + — wiki 7 P Instructor School xtra Curricular Activities of uckett Kinesiolo 1.7 Ristine ei cous RemédialeCorrective mna sties le7 Sehroeder Physical Edue of Publbe Schools 1lo7 Sehroeder Coaching |. 1.7 Staff ests and “easyreme ts hel MeCloy sychology of *hys Edue lLe7 MeCloy Supervision of P E 1.7 Sehpoeder Intramural Athletics Z ehroeder Histo of PE 2 reshenan Orge mofPesE 504 Schroeder Thesis 5 Sehroeder eee the Readings 2 Voltmer oblems in P £ 2 Sehroeder Seminar 1.4 Voltmer Rhythm Activities 2 ale Coerecreation 2 Owens American Folk Rhythms 2 Mosbeck Publie School Recreation 2 Owens Hygiene of Pools and Camps 1.7 Hinman Personal giene 2 Rooks Commun it giene 2 Rooks Health Edueation 2 Rooks Puy siology 2 Knowlton vaneed Hygiene 2 Barnes Municipal Hygiene 2 Hinman PhD German Staff PhD French Staff Master’s thesis & Survey of Physical Educeation Programs in High Schools in. 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Extra-curricular activities you can direct -Footbail,-Hasketball,-Track,-lennis,-Intramirs ls FolkDaneing,Reereational Activities...Baseball What instrument do you play? Do you sing?..§.9me..... Form 5:15M:10-41:8645B EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OFFICE, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Registrant’s Name . FIRST YEAR (List course titles) EN EN ere ee UNDERGRADUATE RECORD Sem. Hrs. SECOND YEAR Sem. Hrs. Rhetoric Biology Publie Speaking Federal U.S. Govt. Physical Edueation Eeonomic Organization Publie Speaking latin American History Rhetoric Chemistry Physical Education THIRD YEAR ad wu Yu Sem. Hrs. Zoology Social Probleme Psychology Physical Edueation Vertebrate Zoology Latin Sociology ral Problems sica 1 Education FOURTH YEAR OUT Ue Ul lod Sem. _ Hrs. | Embryology Histology Edueational Psychology French School Administration Botany Agriculture Feachinge of Biology French Form 14a Greek Hi — Heonomic Botany a tS of Coaching Roman Histo trees and Shrubs Child Psychology sgnees ee nt hods Savi Matine 2 Ethics POGHGI UID UI 1010 Ui Uiokut The State University of Iowa The Committee on Recommendation of Teachers Towa City Confidential Papers of (in anes 1 Thx iii sea ssssemssessirceonns ae North. Evergreen.- Chanute... Kangas... (Present Address) Form 3 10M:11-39:9832a Committee on Recommendations, University of Iowa 1 PERSONAL DATA Name .... es Oh OIONID te Year of birth.j994..... TN GD ko ik ks eo 6 i nos oes cohen i veces ‘ oe ‘ ee ci os oe ea ee wo Hann in penci Permanent address .. 318 ‘N ‘Evergreen :*: ‘Chanute, Kansas ssc eee e ees Height. . 6ftcc Weight. LWT cc Marital Status... ‘yess Children... -none ----- Training Name of School Location Inclusive Degree Major Minor _(summer) Degree for which you are now working....... Pa D ; When expected? i Snes Life Gerttficate «State of Kansas College distinctions Pht Spstion Kappa Experience (include experience other than teaching) Suskicive Type of Position Taught Salary Form 4:20M:1-39:5670a COMMITTEE ON RECOMMENDATION OF TEACHERS The State University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa ais a re. as Seee dies pings wees a a a ak: My, Strait received his master's degree in physi- eal education about a year He has had a number of apt of experience in coach and teaching and as far as can determine has been successful. He seems to be a capable individual with good judgment and adaptability. I have no hesitancy in recom= mending him for a job as a coaches (Signed) Ee Ge Schroeder Director, Division of Physical Education and Athletics State University of Iowa Copy Mareh 17, 1937 JS Note: This information is confidential and should never be shown to the candidate. Form 6 50M:10-36:3793 EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OFFICE The State University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Estimate of : os ee I gpa hos ewes cn ce Maen pened ad pa ker netic nce es nee eees Mr. Strait was a biology major and took his minor in economics and sociology. His grades were fair but his record shows he grew until, at the end, he was a strong "B" grader. He seems to possess fine leadership ability and has done well since leaving school. I have no recent word from him, but all I hear is favorable. (signed) W. B. Wilson Dean of Men Professor of Biology Ottawa University Ottawa, Kansas May 25, 1957 de Copy Note: This information is confidential and should never be shown to the candidate. Form 6 20M:7-41:7642B Estimate of ee on as Copy COMMITTEE ON RECOMMENDATION OF TEACHERS The State University of Iowa Jowa City, Iowa I had Mr. Strait at Belle Plaine during the 1929=30 school terme He was re-elected, but had an opportunity of moving into a larger high school, so we returned his con- tracts ve found lire Strait one of the finest men that ever worked in that high schools He cid a splendid piece of work for Belle Plaine and the — and student body alike were very sorry to see him leave, He is a.fine. Christian ; man with a sincere eos ae His wife is an add ‘asset to the community which they work, I am clad to recommend Mr. Strait foo I know that wherever he works that the community will be well proud of hime (Signed) He Ge VanVoorhis Superintendent of Schools Mount Hope, Kansas Js ? Note: This information is confidential and should never be shown to the candidate. Form 6 50M:10-36:3793 COMMITTEE ON RECOMMENDATION OF TEACHERS The State University of Iowa Towa City, Iowa Estimate of Reginald Strait SA IE AO Se SEF 1S Se ONS Ve a ee eee eS ee Oe Oe ne Ree Oe IB ee her Je i B= 8) ee Ol DO= 56) 6 OE Gren le Sel a Ves a ee EES EUS ec. ee ae ee Be ee eel ee Se PETS CLO. SHO ee ae ee ce ee Soe RS, Oe Ee eNO ne eS ee ae See. FS SS 6 ee Sw ee Oe OE 6 Se SS ee Se ee Oe eS Oe 6k ee aS 2s Se Oe ee eT ee eS ee Mrs. Reginald Strait has been a teacher here in the public school from 1931, I have been here for the past 2 years as Superintendent of Schools.» Mrs. Strait is our coach and teaches Biology and General ‘cience, This semester he has a class of seniors in ree Mr, Strait is an outstanding teacher, has excellent discipline and brings to his class — of interest from the wide renge of his personal experi- nge He is very successful as a coach, His : and ene? 7. i. rr = a ree najorit of their es, ir, Str no y teaches the sia ils Be the etn, Saag every ee na his supervision gets the correct idea of a true spo His Ebarest in the com= munity finds him working in the church choir and other organi= gations and activities which ask him to serve. I can recom mend Mr, Strait as an exceptionally strong teacher and coach, ( Signed) I, Ve Martin Superinie ndent of Schools Kinsley, Kansas Mareh 15, 1937 Js Copy Note: This information is confidential and should never be shown to the candidate. Form 6 50M:10-36:3793 COMMITTEE ON RECOMMENDATION OF TEACHERS The State University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa SF Oe OS a eS ee ee ee ee Se Se ae ee ee SS ee SS See ee ee wee Ss oe ee See 6 SS 5 8 eS ee Se CS COS S00 8 6S SO 6 08 8 Oe 6 OS eS lim, Strait taught under my supervision for a number of years at Kinsley, I consider him in general an excellent man, personally and professionally, He is a clean, ioe istic gentli popular anon: students and vatrons worker, and well prepared in his department. His atettute: was very coop erative. Incidentally, his wife is an excellent musician and music teacher, and is an asset to any community, They are a fine couple, worthy of a ne Lesabt in, I should not hesitate personally to offer li. it a position any time when availe- ables (Signed ) Ce lM Rankin President, Hichland College Hirhland, Kansas March 16, 1937 gs Copy Nore: This information is confidential and should never be shown to the candidate. Form 6 50M:10-36:3793 EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OFFICE The State University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 7 of ak ear Re .ginald Strait .,..Chanute,. Kansas....1957-42................. IT can sum up all the answers to the question a bove with two words -- "Distinctly Superior". Mr. Strait is an unusually fine and capable Director of Physical Education. He is thoroughly grounded in the subject, possesses leadership of marked ability, is a fine, courteous Christian gentleman, a hard and earnest worker. We have been fortunate to have him here as long as we have. We are going to keep him as long as we can. (signed) L. W. Petit Superintendent of City Schools Chanute, Kansas Copy Notre: This information is confidential and should never be shown to the candidate. Form 6 20M:7-41:7642B EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OFFICE The State University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Estimate of se kbes oki eae ee Remi mald -SEPALG .. 10. eee eee een eee n nett eee ee nnes | Mr. Reginald Strait has been director of physical education in the Chanute, Kansas schools for a number of years and has shown himself to be an excellent teacher, well prepared in his chosen | field, and a fine faculty member. He takes the part of a good citizen in the city, enters into all types of school activities, and is a real asset to a faculty and a Tam glad to recommend him, (signed) W. W. Bass : Dean of Junior College Chanute, “ansas April 25, 194 he Copy Nore: This information is confidential and should never be shown to the candidate. Form 6 20M:7-41:7642B EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OFFICE The State University of Iowa — Iowa City, Iowa Estimate of : ; ; ian wae cees Reginald .Strait.-. .Director..of. Physical .Education.-. Ghanute.,... Kansas - 1937-1942 Mr. Reginald Strait is a well-trained, thoroughly competent instruc- tor. He organizes his work and carries out his plans with understanding and ease. His control of pupils is sound and constructive. He is very successful in his work with students since he maintains a personal inter- est throughout all of his group activities. He maintains a strong pro- fessional attitude, is interested in and contributes faithfully to the life of the school. Mr. Strait is a gentleman, kind and considerate of all with whom he works, and maintains high personal standards. He is a good person to be with young people and works equally well with children of all ages. Since coming to Chanute, he has organized and put into action the Play Program for the children in the elementary schools. His program is con- structive and has proven very successful in giving children an understand- ing of playing together, taking turns and other habits and attitudes so necessary to living in a democracy. (signed) Eva A. King Elementary Supervisor Box 422 Chanute, Kansas April 29, 1942 de Copy : Nore: This information is confidential and should never be shown to the candidate. Form 6 20M:7-41:7642B EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OFFICE The State University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa Estimate of Se I GS a ok ek Lowenes - I have known Strait for the past 15 or 16 years. I have observed his work. He has made steady advance thru these years. He has an excellent personality; a fine scholastic attitude and is well qualified professionally. He is of fine character and radiates a good influence upon his students. In my estimation, Strait is deserving of a very responsible position in the field of physical education and athletics. ; (signed) Edwin R. Elbel Associate Professor of Physical Education University of Kansas April 26, 1942 he Copy Note: This information is confidential and should never be shown to the candidate. Form 6 20M:7-41:7642B The State University of Iowa EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OFFICE Confidential Information Concerning Reginald R. Strait To be returned to EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT OFFICE STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Iowa City; Iowa Self-addressed return envelope enclosed herewith Form 2-5M:1-42:9486B