Lansing, Kansas
Sept. 5, 1940

Dr. Forrest C. Allen
University Of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen:

I am working hard to get a physical education job with
the government and there is a very good one open at this time.
It is a position which is mainly recreation for the mentally
ill in some government hospital. My qualifications are perfect
because I have my Master's Degree in Physical Education. I
think I will need a good boost in some way to get the job.

I am wondering if you would write a good recommendation
for me and send it to Bhe United States Civil Service Commission
or maybe it would be better to write Senator Capper. I know it
would help'a lot.

Our school has not opened here as yet due to the great
number of cases of infantile paralysis. It seems that Leavenworth .
has several new cases every day.

I certainly enjoyed your sessions at the coaching school
and I really obtained some very valuable information.

Well, Dr. Allen, I would appreciatecanything you might do _
to help me get this position. Thanking you very much. I remain
as ever-

Yours very ae Cue
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ss Raymond Swanson