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.

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