Jamary 25, 1943. Mr. Charles J. Strickland, Peoples Gas Company, Mason City, Iowa. Dear Chucks I am enclosing the letter I received from Commander Hamilten concerning Judge Grimsley. Cordially yours, Direstor of Physical Education, PCA: All ~ Varsity Basketball Coach. fiw. 26 (7&2 rite ee hn ntl’ Lo ten Mall, itt ne arene Lo ie a ee ag Ged tor ~~ ~~ meee _ onbeeboor Te me Fee Sa igh, Z- Lith rough, ha a eee: han mad 2 “Se ae CET as bow Tas fait up t pugshind Men Soe Mt Yrcancth Lew Mf ELE oS A. Gillen. wrtl heave Fito Nia is : 2 Co € J Ul 7 $ ca * f nt ; . = % \ eS xs ARR a Qty om December 26, 1942. Mr. Kenneth Smith, 3038 Gillham Road, Kensas City, Mo. Dear Kenneth: I am sending my set of golf clubs to you by express, and hope that you can refinish the shafts on them. The chromium has chipped off near the head, and rust has started. Dean Jakosky, of the Ingineering School, used very fine sandpaper, I believe, on some of these to prevent further erosion, but the surface is still very rough. You will notice also that there is much dis- coloration close to the head. I shall appreciate it if you will service these clubs for me and put them in tip- top shape. Sincerely yours, Direstor of Physical Education, FCA: AH | Varsity Basketball Coaches November 18, 1942. 1 i? 4 bl i og agagt ij i ee s8 agla: ( 4 3 ie if s Saq% : as 3 ud qe | i : wt Se og fagee 7 A og 9998s 3 GOLE CLUBS Kland nade to fit You >» ‘Kenneth omith KAN 3S “AS Sota Mts SOU UR 1 3038 GILLHAM ROAD PHONE VALENTINE 0100 November Seventeenth 9 4 9 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allens We were indeed happy to have your letter. I! should have written yesterday, but misplaced the letter and located it this morning. Yes, we can take care of @ No. 5 wood to match your set all right. The present price, $16, includes the 10% sporting goods tax, also shipping cost. Glad you enjoyed frequent good games with Mr. Hill and Dr. Jones. We are making every effort to get lined up on war work, and | think soon we will be, but we are going to endea- vor to hold together some sort of a golt organization principally for servicing our clubs. At this time we like about two weeks to take care of a special order like this. Will be glad to proceed if you will please let us know. ; Very best wishes. KS/ez RR aay SN eS NNN 4 SS i \ ae th Re itl, Han eseide olf Clu GUARANTEE Petaed 46> odio a Dr. Forrest..Cs Allen Dette/...J... Deo »..144...1942 eeccece SR OCCO ROOST OT ESE EEE erereeaereeeeeesreeseseeese For Registered Club... )ealescteoneedhen und, 22298. Arowin eeeccccoe ve SOPCEPOTLOHELOEHOTHEETEDLESENSH OOH OHESHSOSOEH EO OOSE SOE SOORODEDODSTEESHOEREETESEE HHO STE EEE TETOEE HOO EEEe Woods: 1. Driver.ececs 2. Brassiercen 3. SPOOMcane 4, Cleekeeseecc. 5 Baffy...%...... Wood Putter......... Le ORE “ied ec ees ee et ei Mian Fie eco Parcs ak Wakes ti hl 7B bahccd, Pigcecechee iB erdrenhee Kenneth Smith hereby warrants golf clubs designated above: 1. Made free from any defects in materials and workmanship. 2. Guaranteed for one year against breakage occurring in the course of ordinary play (not acci- dental damage or abuse). Any part of a club so damaged will be restored to its original excel- lence without cost to purchaser above shipping expense. Liberal adjustment on a.pro rata basis during the second year, if breakage occurs in the course of ordinary. play. 4. Handmade throughout by highly skilled craftsmen. 5. Made-only from finest materials. This is the broadest guarantee ever placed on golf clubs. Its complete coverage is possible only because of the perfection of both materials and workmanship that go into the making of Kenneth Smith woods and irons. If you are returning any clubs, be sure to write me in full and send package by insuréd parcel post or prepaid express. MY BUSINESS POLICY During more than 20 years spent in handmaking golf clubs to fit personal needs, customer satisfaction has always been our first rule. As a.result, our customers have told their friends about the clubs that have helped them to lower scores. This golfer-to-golfer endorse- ment has made Kenneth Smith woods and irons world famous wherever golf is played. The many professionals and amateurs who have won championships playing Kenneth Smith clubs share enthusiasm with a great host of average golfers who attained greater enjoyment _and lower scores with these clubs, handmade to fit their personal requirements. The reputation of my clubs has been made by merit alone—not by secret or open payment for use and testimonials. I have never needed to pay anyone to play my clubs. Ken neth Omith Go tr CLuss | HANDMADE To Fit You oo KANSAS CITY, MO. ) a (X) KON st of Hig Sahn Be elie ig tb ae vl pare tet T che J Aaa wl — oa e the Ti. é a j ta aecoed tin eatau aa ae hiah Ylow wa Mw ve ar the mas 4.e. Aseralional ' hast Lethe, Onn) oo Hae eew anaved 4 Cun Mong utth," he Aavtyolbcraltoy moot tg hits we ‘tn, hae eee Pacrntal ectinty dye Aonurd obiep 1537$ Tennessee St., Lawrence, Kansas. Dear John: This will confirm your resetvation of the first floor of Robinson Symmasium for the I.8.A. dance on Saturday: evening, Deceyber 26. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Bducation, PCA AR ' Varsity Basketball Coach. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFF: . DIVISION OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS FM 21-150. apie Pid Maual’ Unarmea Defense TITLE: °F the American Soldier. June 30, 1942, Paper Re, Your order. for publication noted above cannot be given immediate attention as our supply is os but copy will be promptly mailed as soon as a new puppy is received. : Very respectfully, SUPERINTEN DENT OF DOCUMENTS. 66052 A/ 4 Forrest C. Allen 7 Director of Physical Sducation University of Xansas Lawrence, Kans. Form SD-7 THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS : LAWRENCE WUpuencbee 23, 1942 iiax 0. Gla, é y, ng Che flown tlre tr See au Pron. ro Geet af prreats We Be ee eh, Ol Wee xe se Qe 2 Ye SMarh October 50, 1942 To the Committee on Physical Conditioning: This fall I returned to the University for two reasons, 1.) to complete the degree in chemistry toward which I have spent the last seven years in study, and 2.) to fulfill my obligation with the department of chemistry by serving in the capacity of assistant instructor (3/5 time, Last spring when I accepted my assistantship, there was no suggestion of the physical education course being offered as a require- ment, and so if I am discharged by the University for not attanding the course, I shall consider that I have done my part in attempting to take care of the obligation. Naturally I have a certain desire to remain in school and try to achieve the Ph. D. degree. My draft board has seen fit to give me six more months in class 2-A, which = indicates that at least the Selective Service authorities consider graduate assistants to be serving in an essential capacity. There are however, other roads open which lead to worth- while service. My education lacks only two courses and the completion of a thesis before the requirements for the Ph. D. degree are fulfilled; therefore, I have the ability now to do most any job which I will be able to do after completing the above requirements. At this time the author has several offers from large chemical companies engaged in essential war production. Any one of these offers may be accepted, or if drafted, the tech- nical training and industrial experience already gained can be put to good advantage in the armed forces. I am more than willing to carry out any work for the department or the University as long as it is essential. Previously we have gone on the assumption that graduate assistants were indispensable to the operation of the chemistry department. If my work here is so unessential that I would be discharged for refusing to give up three hours a week from research just to play around, then I want to get into something more essential,-- either in some branch of the armed forces or in some essential industry. I#I am to leave the University, it should be understood that I am making such a move in order to be of greater service elsewhere. Newember 1, 1942 To the Committee on Physica Conditi oning, May I again try to state that my pu@epose in presenting this letter is not as a plea for exemption from physical conditioning, but for an evaluation of the two programs, 1.) to stay in school and work for the purposes stated, or 2.) to leave school to accept a position with an industrial company making essential materials or join some branch of the armed forces. November 14, 1942 To the Dean of the Graduate School I would like for you to understand my feelings on the subject of Physical Conditioning. TF trust that you have read the letters which I sent to the University Senate Committee on Exemptions. To me the proper course to follow at the present time is that course in which one makes the best use of his time. The course which Ifave been following could certainly be improved upon as regards conservation of time, but I am conscientiously trying to do the best that I know how to do. I would gratiously accept any suggestions on how to make better use of the available time. I cannot honestly give up three hours of research time per week for this course and feel that I am making good use of the time. I have a disability which is serious enough to justify medical exemption from Physical Conditioning. I realize that this excuse would not be sufficient to keep me out of the army, and I refuse to ask for exemption on such a reason. November 15, 1942 To Prof. Ray @. Brewster, Amidst your present troubles and responsibilities, I hate to be the source of further annoyance, but the issue is inescapable and I am indeed sorry. The fact is that last Saturday I was forced to withdraw from the courses in which I was enrolled. It was not my wish to have waited until the semester was so far gone before settling this matter, however, the committee acted so slowly that instea@ of their action having been taken after the allowed six absences from the class, I had to prod them along with a declaration of my own intentions after at least twelve absences and then final action was not obtained until two weeks later. The slowness with which the committee has acted is certainly not character- istic of the action expected from a course in which the Univers sity has placed so much importance. Now that ones thoughts and opinions are so colored by tensions and pressure it is difficult to determine what policy is sound. One has to rely on such fundamental principles as he can muster together and make plans accordingly. I find it impossible to give up three hours of research time each week for this Physical Conditioning course and for that reason alone I have refused to go to the class. Physical Conditioning has thus been the determining factor but it is not the point at issue. Since the University is upholding the opinion that Physical Conditioning is the most important activity of students, I am forced to enter sme field in which either my work is the more important or else get into some branch of the service in which Physical Conditioning is the more important. For me it is up to the draft board to make this final decision. As to whether this action is undemocratic or not is a matter of little consequence. There is no such thing as a true democracy during the war, instead we are urged on every side to make the best use of our time. The knowledge I would gain by completing my degree at this time seems relatively unimportant when compared with the larger problems at hand. It would be a sort of personal gratification to obtain the degree, however, I can achieve more personal gratification with the realization of the fact that I am doing something which my employer as well as the Selective Service authorities consider important. As a matter-of record, and believe me it is for no other purpose, I would like for you to know that is is rossible for me to obtain a medical excuse for exemption from Physical Conditioning. With this excuse I could continue to stay in school and have hopes of finishing the degree, but I refuse stoop that low just to stay in school. Perhaps this is being too idealistic, but if it weren't for a few idexls we would not have been involved in this war. If you desire, I shall be glad to stay on for the rest of this semester to continue my instructing duties, otherwise, I feel it my duty to take a job as scon as the arrangements can be made. Sincerely yours, Robert J. Slocombe af THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS g oe LAWRENCE . DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY November 23, 1942 # Dear Dr. Allen: If it were for myself alone I would not have the nerve to approach you on this subject, but since I am not the only one involved in the action, it is therefore my duty. . At the time, very little attention was paid to the letters which I wrote and the ease went so far as my actual withdrawal from classes before. the real effort was made on the part of the faculty to convince me that I had made a mistake. Dr. Brewster said that by not accepting the hospital excuse, I was definitely branding myself as a non-cooperative individual and letting down the department as well. It had seemed to me that I was cooperating with the University regulations by openly declaring my views on the subject and then acting according to their decision; I had cooperated with the Chemistry Department by carrying out to the best of my ability, whatever work they desired; and I had cooperated with what I thought was the spirit of the National Effort by locating and accepting work which at least my employer considered to be essential. I can take a much more profitable position elsewhere but I could not do that without making this last effort to fulfill my obligation to the Chemistry Department. I am here to talk the problem over with you and to see if you could make it possible for Dean Stouffer to reenroll me in Physical Conditioning so that I can also then be reenrolled in my other courses and then as a graduate student be accepted by the Department of Chemistry as an assistant Instructor. ts TEU apa es Se ge San abit Sincerely yours, é &, Robert J. Slocombe . \ Assistant Instructor ; 2 eee Dacha? tiling Bitte