July 15th, 1941

Mr. Henry Shenk
Junction City Junior-Senior High School
Junction City, Kansas

Dear Henry: \

Yes, I know of this conflict, Henry. I discussed
it when you were in conference with me here in Lawrence. But, I imagine
like all other things, under such conditions, we just don't get them,all
at the time.

You know I said that there would’be conflicts but I
thought we could arrmge, under your guidance or your appointment for some
one else to handl this 31M, but you would still have your fatherly hand
on the individual that conducted the 31M. I did this so that you might acqugint
yourself with the 31M and yet I wanted you to have the academic solid such
as the History and Principles of Physical Education.

I presume that you would rather have History and Principles
of Physical Education than to have the 31M course meeting every day a week,
would you not? I did want, however, that you get a good baptism. I wanted
that when you came you would feel that you were in this work right up to your
neck since you have served your apprenticeship long ago, and, that you were
ready for administrative work as well as your gymnastic and teaching work.

That was the reason why I wanted you to supervise equitation
and I also wanted you to supervise this 31M course with a view of having
conferences with the fellow who gave it, and strengthening it as much /as
possible under the conditions. There would be two days a week that you would
be free at 8:30 to look in on the course and supervise it with the individual
who should have it.

I would be very happy to have you officiate games this fall.
That will come at a time when I'm sure you can arrange your work compatible
with all of your activities concerned.

Yes, I too am looking forward to your working in our
department and we're most happy to have you. ¥our long association in the
State of Kansas has made many friends for you in your work and we're happy
to have your reflect that good feeling from the University to our neighbors.

With all good wishes, I am;
Sincerely yours,
Director of Physical Education and

Recreation-Varsity Basketball and
Baseball Coach.

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