THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

December 3, 1943.

Professor F. ©. Allen
University of Kansas
Campus

Dear Dr. Allen:

Three years ago, several of us got together at the request of the
Institute for Inter-National Education and Representatives from the United
States Bureau of Education, with the idea of financing the University ex-
penses of Latin Anerican students who might be selected to attend Kansas
University. The District Rotary became very interested, and set aside the
sum of $200 for payment of the fees of such a student. This was done for
two years, and two Latin American students have been enrolled during that
time. Their room and board was provided through the generosity of various
fraternities on the campus.

It was felt that these students, by their contacts among the students
and throughout the state, were very valuable assets. This last ing, I
was informed that the District had again set aside the necessary $200 for
the Latin American Exchange Student and Mr. Klooz informed me that Mr.
Ambrose Johnston of Manhattan was charged with the assignment of this fund.
I immediately wrote to lir. Johnston on July 16, asking for information concern-
ing the possibility of using this scholarship. I have not received any reply
to this letter or to subsequent letters to Mr. Jolmswn. I than telephoned Mr.
Johnston at Manhatten in August, and received the reply that it had been
difficult for him to get in touch with the other two members of the committee
concerned with the assigmoent of this scholarship money. He promised to get
some decision on the matter as soon as possible. On September 15 I again
wrote to My, Johnston to which letter I received no avknowledgment. It seems
to me that there was nothing in my letters which did not warrant the courtesy
of a reply. Aside, however, from this somewhat personal consideration, Ifeel
it is very regrettable that this money has not been made available in the
spirit which originated its appropriation three years ago. The necessity of
advancement of good relationships between North and South Americas is evident.
to everyone of us and to fail to take advantage of an opportunity for such
advancement is to my mind almost reprehensible.

Very sincerely yours,

(Signed) Henry Werner

 

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