Sept. 27, 1941

Mr. David L. Shirk.
Coach Augusta High School —
fugusta, Kansas

Dear David,

It will be a pleasure for me to help you in every possible
way regarding the position here in Lawrence. Would you like
for mo to see in your behalf Mr. John Jacobs, principal of —
the junior high school; Mr. Weal Wherry, principal of the
senior high school; and Mr. Clifford Dean, the superintendant?

I will be glad to talk with them if you wish me to do 80.

What I want to do, Dave, is to help you-=-~-s0 you tell me how
far you wish to go.

Yes, Maurice Gannady's number is up and he is to be called
about Oct. 16. I suggest that you let me know right away
or better still if you will get in touch with th
thet I’ve mentioned . Then I could help you when
opened up.

It may be that the administrators plan on pushing someone of
their own personnel into Maurice's place. As soon ag ie
you I'll know how to move, but I want word from you be

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Regarding what little I've been able to do for you -~it has been
a distinct pleasure for me. You have earned every penny that
you have got.

Give my kindest regards to your good wife and remember that I'm ;
constantly pulling for yous |

Sincerely,

, Director of Physical Education and Recreation
FCA/pg Yersity Basketball Coach 3