Dre Ee We Konrad Sieder, Missouri Dear Dr. Konrad: ZI am very happy to send you carbon copies of the letters I have written to those gentlemen which you requested. Sineerely yours, Forrest C. Allen ' Versity Basketball Coach Prof. of Phys. Ed. PCA :mim ‘Louisville American Association Baseball Club Parkway Field | eee ; : Louisville, Kentueky Dear Mrs Lebold: Dr. E» W. Konrad of Slater, Missouri, drove over to Lawrence, Kansas, lest night to talk with me regarding the possibilities of - his getting on as a trainer for ons of the National League baseball clubs. a ee . I have known Dr. Konrad for some six years and have always found him to be an honest, straightforward young physician. He is very sine cere in all of his work and, since he is very fond of athletic competi- tion and sports of all kinds, I em very sure that he would do an excel- lent job as a trainer should he be fortunate enough to secure such a position, Dr. Konrad has attended a great number of athletic contests in which my team has pertieipated and I have hed an opportunity to vi- git with him a great deal. He is clean physically and mentally end, in addition to his work as a physician, I am sure thet he would trans- mit the right attitude te the men under his care. In other words, his influence would be good upon the men. | e Hee Dr. Konrad is a greduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery and, therefore, he &s well qualified to do work of this kind. He graduated in 1959. He | 5 If there is eny other information that I could furnish you regard- — 4ng the cheracter standing and professionality of Dr. Konrad, I would be happy to furnish you the same. - id I have a high regerd for him as a. gentleman end a physician. Sincerely yours, Porrest CG. Allen = Varsity Basketball Coach Prof. of Phys. Bd. August 29, 1946 Mre Me de Whitson Asst. Supt. of Topeke City Schools Topeka, Kansas ‘ Dear Mr. Shaneons ‘ Z seen ial you in our telephone conversation of a week ago, that I would write you regarding ~e ore of Paul White. ; Sinee you doubtless lawn the data on hits ecademic status--when he obtained his degrees, ete., I will dwell on his athletic capabilities, his character, outstanding in nis community, etce Paul White received his Varsity letter in auianting in 138, "39 and "41. He also completed three years on the = football team with fine success. I have known Paul White for over ten years and at all times have — found him to be an outstending gentleman of fine scholastic attaiments, and also possessing fine character. 3 Mr. White is clean, capable, and . personable. He is a fine example to young men, and he leads them by the power of his personality and clean hebite.e I am most happy to recommend him, and and in my opinion he will be a most helpful man to you. 3 Sincerely yours, Forrest ¢. Allen Varsity Basketball Coach Prof. for Phys. Ed. PCA :smin August 3, 1946 Mr. Charles Moore, jr. 901 -Indiana Street Lawrence, Kansas Dear Charlies This morning I had a chance to talk with T. D. Funk end I really gave him a strong pressure talk in your behalf, I used every\appeal that I could toward him giving you favorable con- sideration for _— jobe He said that he had: canp veterans returning who he had to take back, but he would give you very Seftnite eepel earn tees: concern= ing the other two places. If at any time I can be of any service to you, do not refrain fron calling upon me. With all good wishes, I am s incerely yours, Forrest C. Allen : Varsity Basketball Coach and Professor of Physical Education. HERBERT HOOVER ‘WILLIAM EDWIN HALL ALBERT H. WIGGIN WILLIAM ZIEGLER, JR. DAVID W. ARMSTRONG Chairman of Board President Treasurer Secretary Executive Director BOYS’ CLUBS OF AMERICA 381 FOURTH AVENUE NEW YORK 16, N. Y. PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL SERVICE WALTER M. HALt, Director Epwarp W. Pastore, Assistant Director July 24, 1946 - Mr. Forrest C. Allen Varsity Basketball Coach Dept. of Physical Ed. University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allen: I have your letter recommending Horace M, Mason for our training course, and I want to thank you for your very prompt reply. We appreciate the high regard in which you hold Mr. Mason, and shall keep whatever information you have given us in strictest confidence. Sincerely yours, Pe Z Latin 4 yore a Walter M. Hall, Director WMH sbes Program & Personnel Service July 22, 1946 Mr. Walter M. Hall, Director Program & Personnel Service Boy&* Clubs of America 881 Fourth Avenue New. York 16, New York Dear Mr. Hall: I have known Horace Mann Mason since he was a small boy attending ¢lementary and high school here in Lawrence, Kansas, and later when he . graduated from the university, and still later when he was the publicity wregher of our University of Kansas Athletic Department. . After this time he enlisted in the Navy and served with fine distinction. IT am not sure of his renk but I am sure it was at least lieutenant. | Horace Mann Mason is a fine yourg man of excellent character and good health, He has a genuine interest in boys and has a pleasing, although quiet, and forceful personality. ie is matured, has exceptional self-control, and has rather good judgment. I would take it that he has a splendid sense of humor. He is practical and a man of good logic, and so I would say that he has @ very good realistic understanding of community life as its environment affects and influences boys living in less privileged areas. Mr. Mason has always been interested in young men ‘end has worked among them in his church and school activities. He is a hard worker and has Imagination, initiative, and splendid ability. I cannot say what depth he has as to a clear understanding of a Boys’ Club philosophy, technique, and methods, as I know nothing regarding his reaction to this. However, his. education and experience is commensurate for the job to be done, I am sure. = Mr. Mason has always beer a very loyal and cooperative individual with deep - _ understanding and I am sure that he will be a valuable member in working with the Board of Directors on budget planning, fund raising, and oe finance. ‘ 3 His journalistic career and his service in the Navy should adequately fit in for the type of work which you mention. I have a very high regard for this young man and I am sure that he will give you his very bent. ee is, in my opinion, highly efficient service and neneerer ee ‘Stueusely yours, - Porrest C. Allen, —— FPCAsMF _ -—- Varsity Basketball Coach. = HERBERT HOOVER WILLIAM EDWIN HALL ALBERT H. WIGGIN WILLIAM ZIEGLER, JR. DAVID W. ARMSTRONG Chairman of Board President Treasurer Secretary Executive Director BOYS’ CLUBS OF AMERICA 381 FOURTH AVENUE ) NEW YORK 16, N. Y. PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL SERVICE WALTER M. Hatt, Director EDWARD W. Pastore, Assistant Director July 16, 1946 Dr. Forrest C. Allan University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: I am writing you concerning Horace Mann Mason who has filed application for our professional training course, This course involves one year of training and is especially designed to prepare men for executive positions in our field. We are very selective and we admit to the course only men who have the highest qualifications. I am attaching a list of qualifications that an execu- tive director of a Boys' Club should possess, and the duties he performs. In your opinion, do you think Mr. Mason has the charac- ter, appearance, personality, poise, education, enthusiasm, and other qualifications necessary to make a top-notch executive? You may rest assured that any information you give us . concerning Mr. Mason will be treated strictly confidential by our Board of Review. I am enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope for your convenience in replying. Sincerely yours, A A So uate ry 2 oe Walter M. Hall, Director WMHs bes 7 Program & Personnel Service Enecls. BASIC QUALITIES FOR IEADERSHIP IN BOYS' CLUBS Experience indicates that those who have been most successful and happiest in Boys! Club work have possessed the following basic qualifications: 1. Good character, 2e Good health, 3e A genuine interest in boys and a desire to make a career of Boys' Club work, 4. A pleasing personality and an attractive appearance, 5. Maturity, self-control, and good judgment, 6, A sense of humor, 7. A realistic understanding of community life and particularly of the social forces that influence boys living in less privileged areas, 8. An understanding of boy nature and the problems of boys. 9. An ability to gain the respect of boys and to guide and exercise democratic leadership in both large and small groups. 10, Energy, initiative, and the ability to get things done, ll. A clear understanding of Boys' Club philosophy, techniques, and methods, 12, Education and experience commensurate with the job to be done, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR An Executive Director of a Boys' Club is the administrative head of the organi- zation, He works with the Board of Directors and its committees in the formula- tion of policies, procedures, and programs, He is employed by and is responsible to the Board, Duties include: 1. Assisting the Board of Directors in budget planning, fund-raising, and administration of finances, 2e Planning the program, 3. Recruiting, selecting, training, directing, and supervising the staff, 4e Holding periodic staff meetings. 5« Purchasing or approving purchase of supplies and equipment, _—* 6. Supervising the maintenance and operation of the physical property, 7e Operating the organization within the budget approved by the Board of Directors. th Maintaining and operating the organization in accord with the standards of Boys! Clubs of America, 9. Exercising final authority on all problems relating to boy members, 10. Promoting and stimulating membership in the Boys! Club, ll. Stimulating the growth and development of the organization, 12, Evaluating the program, 13. Interpreting the objectives, standards, and program of the local organiza- tion and national movement to Board of Directors, staff, parents, members, and the general public. 14. Submitting periodic statistical and progress reports t the Board of Direc- tors, the public, and Boys! Clubs of America, 15. Establishing and maintaining a friendly, cooperative relationship with pub- lic and private social agencies and other organizations in the community. 16, Integrating the work of units in multiple unit organizations, 17. Coordinating the work of the organization in all its aspects, QUALIFICATIONS Education An Executive Director should be a graduate of an accredited college or university, He should also have successfully completed the Boys' Clubs of America Orientation Course, Graduate study may profitably supplement undergraduate work, Academic study should be supplemented by supervised field work in a Boys! Club, July 13, 1946. Dre Je He Weaver c/o St. Louis Cardinals Sportsman Park . St. Louis, Missouri Dear Dr. Weavers Dr. E. We Konrad of Slater, Missouri, drove over to Lawrence, ‘Kansas, last night to talk with me regarding the possibilities of his getting on as a trainer for one of the National League baseball clubs. I have known Dr. Konrad for some six years and have always found him to be an honest, straightforward young physician. He is very sincere in all of his work and, since he is very fond of athletic compe= tition and sports of all kinds, I am very sure that he would do an excellent job as a trainer should he be fortunate enough to secure such a@ position. Dr. Konrad has attended a great number of athletic contests in which my team has participated and I have had an opportunity to visit with him a great deal. He is clean physically and mentally and, in addi- tion to his work as a physician, I am sure that he would transmit the right attitude to the men under his cares In other words, his influence would be good upon the men. - Dr, Konrad is & graduate of the Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Surgery and, therefore, he is well qualified to do work of this kind. He graduated in 1939, se If there is any other information that I could furnish you regarding the character standing and professionality of Dr. Konrad, I would be happy to furnish you the same, ' I have a high regard for him as a gentleman and a physician. Sincerely yours, ; Forrest C. Allen, FCAsMP Varsity Basketball Coach. July 8, 1946 Mrs Re Oswald Daughety, Superintendent ‘Hermann Hospital one 5, Texas Dear Superintendent Daughetys Loo -| I am sorry that I have ene regarding your inquiry eoncerning Calvert J. Winter, Jee of our city. I have known Calvert. Winter from boyhood and find hin @ very dependable and straightforward yourg man, His father, Professor Calvert Js Winter, was a teacher of romance language for many, many years and Calvert comes from a very excellent He was on my Varsity baseball squad some two or three years ago and I found him tractable,and very loyal. He is intellie gent to a very high degree and knows the meaning of cooperation and teamwork. He is synthetic to the point that, in my opinion, he will serve you well and faithfully. \ : Sincerely yours, N Acdsd j \ 7 Forrest Ce Allen, : FOAM | Varsity Basketball Coach. 8 R. OSWALD DAUGHETY > F SUPERINTENDENT June 18, 1946 Dr, F, GO, Allen University of Kansas Robinson Gym Lawrence, Kansas RE: Calvert J, Winter, Jr. lawrence, Kansas Internship Dear Dr, Allen: The above named individual is apply- ing to Hermann Hospital for a position as intern, He has given you as a refererce. ie would appreciate any information from you regarding his character, ability, or any other pertinent remarks you would care to make, Yours very truly, Superint June 24, 1946 e x To Whom. It May Concern: - I have known Mr. George Gathings for a number of years while he has been connected with the Navy program here at the University of Kansas. During this time it has been a pleasure to work with him in the conduct of our physical education classes. . | : You will- find him above the average in social qualifications with _@ pleasing personality and ability to get along with others. Of the many naval men here at the university all have spoken very highly of the likability of Mr. Gathingse He has shown those qualities of character and leadership in his work along with thoroughness and dependability in seeing a job completed. You-will find him clean, loyal, and cooperative. _ I do not hesitate to recommend Mr. Gathings to any job of trust and responsibility. | Sincerely yours, ie: " Reginald Re Strait RRS siP : , Assistant Professor of Physical Education. June 20, 1946 «© To Whom It May Concern: I have known George Gathings for more ‘iad ‘ono years, during which time he was in charge of the Navy V-i2- Physical Training Programas Chief Specialist in Athletics. Mr. Gathings is very conscientious about his work and has a gocd background : of knowledge with which to meet various athletic and physical | training problems. I have found-him to be absolutely trustworthy. George Gathings is a man of high calibre with whom it is a pieasure to be associated. | Ur. Gathings. is particularly adept to organiging programs and handling both men and material. He has a personality which makes him well liked by the men with whom he has contact — and I have found him to be en excellent: teacher oF — and other athietic sportse pam I would certainly recommend os Gathings very — : ‘ highly to anyone who could use his services as & physical training — or athletic specialist. ; 3 Sincerely yours, —oS Sssistant Professor — HS :MF -... 0f Physical Education. June 19, 1946- ™~ K To Whom It May Concern: Dear Sir: se ' Tam very happy to testify as to the fitness and : “ ability of George W. Gathings, who has served as chief specialist in the athletic division at the University of Kansas for the Navy. V-12 program from June 25, 1944, to duly 1, 1946. Mr. Gathings has been in charge of athletics and physical education, supervising the large intramural program of his group, as well as physical education programe Vr. Gathinzs came to the University of Kansas on February 5, 1945, as an instructor in the Machinist's Hate's School and ended his tenure with the Machinist's Mates on Warch 16, 1944. The seme date he became an instructor in the Electrician's Mate's School and served there until June, 1944, when he assumed the duties. as chief specialist in charge of athletics and physical education. : ‘Mr. Gathings has been very cooperative and friendly. It has been a pleasure for us in charge of physical education at the University of Kansas to cooperate fully with him and his Navy programe | | I am happy to testify to lire Gathings' loyalty, coopera- “tion, and friendliness. : ¢ ' ‘Sincerely yours, —— - pirector of Physical Education, FCA:F Varsity Basketball Coach. June 14, 1946 To Whom It May Concerns I have examined the simplified Sportsman's Football a Score Book originated and copywrighted by Marvin Vandaveer, Athletic Director and Football Coach at Haskell Institute, and Mre Me Fowler, Head of the Printing Department at Haskell . | | Institute e ‘ 4 ; Re oe eer I am visibly impressed by the simplification and the | originality of this very necessary adjunct to football players’ ol recordse Certainly football has needed a score book that could , be easily handled by a scorekeeper fot involving too much minutia. Certainly these two gentlemen have made a definite contribution to sports and to football. : I am happy to commend to football coaches and athletic directors this very splendid score book. Sincerely yours, 2 a Director of Physical Education, PCA sMF ; Varsity Basketball Coach. May 28, 1946 Mrse Geneva 0. Brown Campward Ho Ranch Camp on Hualpai Peak Kingman, Arizona Dear Mrs. Browns a Yes, Latecs; : senator very well Geneva Le Oliver: and I will be happy to give you a good recommendation — when the — CONC « I am glad that you are enjoying your. work and your environment. With all good wishes, I em _ Sineerely yours, Director of Physical Education, FCA:MF Varsity Basketball.Conch._ | o campward ho ranch camp on hualpai peak kingman, arizona May 21, 1946 — Miami, Arizona, xa#Mnexxx until June lst. Dre FB. 8. Allen, University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear "Phog"- No doubt you do not remember me ever having studied under you in a summer course in "Recreation" but it was one of the courses that I enjoyed most and it was the reason I have always wanted to direct a lprivate camp for girls. This summer I am opening a Ranch- camp in Mohave County, Arizoha near Kingman. For the last two years 1 have been head of the Physical Ed. department in the Miami, Ariz. Elementary Schools. ‘fhis school has an enrollment of 960, with a smattering of mexican children, it being a mining town and Arizona a border state. There has been some interesting experience gained in teaching bi-lingual students and I have found them to be very anxious for American education. In gathering my credentials and references necessary for the development of a Frivate Camp, I have referred to my courses studéed at tlhe University of Ki as, giving them permission to write to you in regard to my ability. Your records will show , Geneva L. Oliver, my maiden name. thanking you very much for this reference, I am, Sincerely May 28, 1946 Mr. Ve Ee Willis, at ree Veterans Administration Board of Trade Building 10th & Wyandotte Streets Kensas City 6, Missouri Dear Mr. Willis: I am’very happy to commend Miss Velma Ruth Baker to you for your serious consideration as Training Officer with the Veterans Administration. I knew Miss Baker very well as a student here at the university when she, obtained her B, S. Degree in Education, She then went to New York University and obtained her master's degree. She taught wigh distinction at Dearborn, Michigan, and other schools where she was supervisor of physical education. I have not seen Miss Baker for a matter of over two years, but I understand that she had some illness and went to Burlington, Kansas, her home, She has communicated with me only by letter and for that reason I do not know what she has been doing for the past two years, I did, however, fill out an application blank for her for the overseas American Red Cross just prior to the ending of the war, T am happy to recommend her as one of high character ~ and certainly I have never known her to use intoxicating liquors or to gamble in any way. The type of person that she was would be just the reverse about which you inquire. Her associations were always-of the highest and best. ~ Very cordially yours, ; | Director of Physical Education, FCA:MF Varsity Basketball Coach, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION Kansas City 6, Missouri May Co, 196 YOUR FILE REFERENCE: IN REPLY REFER TO: L—)j Dr. F. C, Allen, Director of Physical Education, BAKER, Velma Ruth University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Sir: Velma Ruth Baker of Kansas City, Missouri, has made formal appli- cation for employment as Training Officer with the Veterans Administration office in Kansas City, Missouri. She has named you as one of the references to whom we could look for information as to her qualifications, character and reputation. Please advise this office confidentially as to the extent of your acquaintance and the nature of your association with her. Also advise of her ability or lack of ability to work in harmony with a group of employees and whether she is loyal to employers, industrious, efficient and dependable, You are further requested to advise as to her general character, that is, whether she uses intoxicating liquors, gambles, carouses, or associates with questionable characters and whethey in your opinion, she will retain information in confidence. Any information you can furnish with reference to this person will be treated strictly confidential, For your convenience in forwarding a reply, there is attached a fully addressed envelope requiring no postage. Your cooperation in furnishing this information, we assure you, will be greatly appreciated. ery oa eet. V. E. WILLIS, Chief Attorney. An inquiry by or concerning an ex-service man or woman should, if possible, give veteran’s name and file number, whether C, XC, K, N, or V. If such file number is unknown, service or serial number should be given. Vay 20, 1946 Mre Je He Howard Business and Technical Personnel Director Eastman Kodak Company Rochester 4, New York Dear Mr. Howards I have been out of town the past ten days allie at high school commencements and attending a Rotary convention. This accounts for my delay in answering your communication regarding William B. Haynes, _ > I have known Mr. Haynes for- three or four years at a time when he was a student at the University of Kansas, and later having kept in close touch with him while he was a student at Purdue University. Mr, Haynes is a young man of high character and ex- . ceptional ability. He has an outstanding personality with splendid initiative and excellent judgment. He is clean, capable, and reliable. In my opinion, he is a young man of exceptional traits and I am happy to recommend him without reservation. He will go a long waye Sincerely yours, -_ : Director of Physical Education, FCA:MF | Varsity Basketball Coach. \ EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY ROCHESTER 4,N.Y. May 9, 1946 Dr. Forrest ©. Allen Director of Physical Education Kansas University Lawrence, Kansas Dear Doctor Allen: William B. Haynes recently has accepted employ- ment with us and has given us permission to write to you for your objective estimate of his personal qualities. The characteristics in which we are interested are indi- cated in the standard form which is enclosed. We would also value a summary of this person's strong and weak qualities. This would be very helpful in adjusting him to the new position. We shall very much appreciate your comments concerning Mr. Haynes. Yours very truly, EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY or ane JHHoward: MN | Buginess and Technical Enc. Personnel Director sate, April 25, 1946 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Inc. Topeka, Kansas 4 sis | oS eaietataimeaeteg a i aan Gentlemens 1 ; \ \ I am very happy to testify as to the high qualifications of Ralph E. Schaake. I have known him as a freshman and during his entire period as a student at the University of Kansas, until _his graduations then as a coach and as an officer in the United States Navye I had him in the academic class room, as well as in the physical education training work. Af all times I found him @ most conscientious, sincere, and energetic young man. He is clean, personable, and forceful. He has a high sense of loyalty to his superiors and to the fellows with whom he works. I am glad to recommend Ralph Schaake without reservation or. evasion. . . Sincerely, | Director of Physical Education, FCA:MF | Varsity Basketball Coach. Enc. April 24, 1946 Mre We Ce Sutherland Local Employment Service National Recreation Association $15 Fourth Avenue New York 10, New York Dear Mrs Sutherland: I am very happy to recommend to you Miss V. Ruth Baker. Miss Baker graduated with a B.S. degree at the University of Kansas with a major in Physical Education and took her masters degree at New York University. It is my understanding that she has also done some work on her dector's degree. & Miss Baker has had fulsome experience in teaching in the * gmaller schools in Kansas, as well as in Dearborn, Henry Ford's home town. She was also a Wave in the service during World War II. _ Miss Baker has intelligence, poise, an unusual personality, and her fundamentals have been gained by knowledge and experiences I would say that you would be fortunate indeed to obtain her services. I am happy to recommend her without reservation and evasion. She certainly has all the qualifications necessary which you outlined in the third paragraph of your letter, Sincerely yours, xg Director of Physical Educatéon, FCA: NF Po oe Varsity Basketball Coach, Communities a Y ear NEW YORK 10, N. Y. Serving Over 6000 315 FOURTH AVENUE April 17, 1946 Dre Fe Ce Allen Physical Education and Basketball Coach, Kensas Unive Laurence, Kansas Dear Dre Allen RUTH BAKER has registered with the National Recreation Association for employ~ ment services Your name has been given as one possessing knowledge of the applicant's qualifications, character and ability. The types of positions which come to our attention include: ig Superintendent, the chief officer in charge of a department or division and its personnel; Assistant Superintendent; Supervisor of Programs for Girls and Womens Director of Athletics and boys* and men's activities; Director of Community Center (Civilian or ‘Soldier ) 3 Supervisor of Playgrounds; Playground Director; Supervisor of music, drama, arts and crafts, social recreation and nature; Director of Adult Education; Director of Recreation tor Industry Director of Recreation at ee Fro jecbse Such ‘positions call for promotion, administrative, organiza= tion and community leadership abilitye Statesmanship, good character, dnitiative, desire to be of service to others, creativeness and ability to work cooperatively with all- kinds of prs are also important requisites. Your frank and confidential opinion of the applicant in terms of the above qualities and in terms of the applicant's capeesey See wor will be appreciated. Sincerely yours We Ce gat hevises ; Local Employment Service F. Panis H. ADAMS NEW YORK, N.Y. F. GREGG BEMIS: BOSTON, meee BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROBERT GRANT, SRD JERICHO, L. I.,N. Y. AUSTIN E. GRIFFITHS SEATTLE, WASH. MRS. MELVILLE Hu. HASKELL TUCSON, ARIZ. MRS. CHARLES V. HICKOX © Naat city, IND. _ MRS. JOHN D. JAMESON suGae sia N.H. “ GUSTAVUS T. KIRBY NEW iepa N.Y. HUGH MCK. LANDON ‘ Q ee IND. SUSAN M. LEE BOSTON, MASS. OTTO T. MALLERY PHILADELPHIA, PA. | CARL E. MILLIKEN AUGUSTA, ME. : Rs. OGDEN L. MILLS | WOODBURY, N.Y. MRS. SIGMUND STERN : sem re CALIF. — | J.C. WALSH New YORK, N. ¥s FREDERICK M. WARBURG NEW YORK, ~ 7. JOHN G. WINANT oe N. He $ acide: WOODWARD WASHINGTON, D. GC. April 23, 1946 Mr» Frank Mandeville 8312 High Drive Kansas City, Missouri Dear Mandy: I am just now getting around to responding to | your appeal. ” am sending you a carbon copy of the letter that I an writing Lee Hamilton, my son-in-law, at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. Lee, Junior, is a student here at the ad High School and he is graduating June 2, His dad and his mother are coming in from Palo A]to to see him graduate and so it might be possible for you to have a talk with him when he comes in. Anyhow, we are getting a letter out to him today and asking about the possibilities of your getting on with him, id I trust that things work out for you od: you ‘gan rest assured that anything I can do for you in your behalf will | be cheerfully and gladly done. My kindest regards to you and yours. Sincerely, | Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coaches —f The Drake Hotel I .. e, Nebraska analdite : dom a Lane nes —, : 23 oa Pnlaghe 2 7 @ tam Cath with ae howkoorg fav sorne othe, i Inne eperote haa ; fat Phi , ay SD Atma: 2k thd a a aw vo] An poli ie dd dt woxep title,» wc A rake PS “a pew ote neg EA nt op prceva . da. BAe ee Haid boo a2 AKO OK : = ae es | A& mo Seen aa : SERA lire Lee Hamilton 1ll Sutter Street San Francisco, California Dear Lee: f e =f ee Frank Mandeville, whom you remember as my halfsback on the Kansas team when we scored three touchdowns on Nebraska (and he made ell three touchdowns), is looking for a job as a salesmen, Mandy was with — Lowe and Campbell Sporting Goods House for years and was doing very well indeed, Then last fall he took a job on the road with Southern Comfort. They promised hima lot of things like building a camp in the uorth woods for the entertainment of ritzy guests and the children of these people. Well, things did not pan out ashe expected and he is unhappy. ' 3 | | He dropped in a couple of weeke ago and { promised him ¢ I would write you and see if you were teking on any salesmen, His address is $312 High Drive, Kansas City, Missouri, and I know he would appreciate it if you would drop him a line, giving him knowledge of any possibilities as to future . employment. I would recommend him without reservation, as I have known him for more than twenty*five years and have always found him an upright and loyal individual, He is a find type of gentleman in whom you ean place every confidence, ; : | Mrs. Allen received a wire, an Easter greeting, from Mary, Libby, and Joan, I presume you were out of town on a business trip. With all good wishes to you and yours, I am e Sineerely, . ‘ Director of Physical Education, FCAsKF Varsity Basketball Coach. April 18, 1946 \ Mr. Gerald Ke Berker High School — . Great Bend, Kansas Dear Barks It was fine to get your letter of April 12 and to know of your interest in the vacancy existing at Leavenworth liigh School, I want you to know that you are welcome +03 use my name as a reference, but I of 3° that in this case the best pro- eedure to follow would be for you to write Mr. Bryan first and man- tion me as a réference. ill undoubtedly then write to me con- cerning youe It might look, otherwise, that I was unduly trying to promote you into this job. I know Mr. Bryan yery well and I think if this procedure is followed that I ean, and will do you a lot of good and I will be delighted to be of such aid. I have ~ no doubt whatsoever that you can handle the job in rae manner » s certainly appreciate your situation and am tickled to death to hear of the potential family. May I congratu- late you on this espectation. I am sorry that you cannot make _ the Kansas Relays, but under the circumstances I would not want you toe You are just beginning to live. One's really first great joy is obtained upon the arrival’ of the initial off spring. Anything that I might ‘be i to do in connection with your job at Leavenworth please feel free to ask. I sincerely think that the procedure I have outlined is the best to follow. Sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, Varsity Basketball Coach. April 12, 1946 High School Great Bend, Kansas, Dr. Forrest C. Allen Basketball Coach Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrencec, Kansas. Dear Dr. Allen: Thanks sO very much for your kind letter anda I hope that evrything works out for the two of three boys from Great Bend who might be imterested in coming to the University next year. : Today I was speaking with Mr. E.A.Thomas who was stopping by in Great Bend. He told me about the high school coaching vacancy existing in Leavenworth by the resignation Of Ray Hahn in returning to Bethany College where he served before the war. That position appealed to me and at the suggestion of Mr. Thomas I wrote @ letter of application to the school superintendent, Mr. Hugh C. Bryan» I should like you to write nim in my behalf if you should care to do so. I feel that I could handle the position satisfactorily both athletically and academically. I plan to finish my thesis for the masters there at the University this summer. That means I will have an advanced degree in phy- Sical education next year. As you know I have had six years? coaching experience prior to my frour years’ service as a Coast Guard officer with overseas duty. I would like to thank you ror this favor'‘as well as the many others you have so graciously given me. I had hoped to get to the Kansas Relays this year, but we are on the verge of necéiving aefinite information as to whether an addition to our little ramily group will put in an appear- ance this fall and we certainly do not want to make any trips that may jeopardize the potential good news. I know that you understand this situation. Yours ee: sincerely, Gerald K. Barker