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Stanley Batdorf, Augusta
George Beverly, Topeka (Ernie Vanek)
Kenneth Bounds, Northeast High |
Xv Donald Burt, Dodge City (Laurence stanton)
KY Bob Carson, McPherson
Earnest Clark, Cedar Vale
Grant Clothier, Sylvia

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Bob Fiedler, Enterprise
VFred First, Topeka (Zmie Vanek)

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Wilbur Humphries, Cedar Vale
Res Huxman, Menlo
Yc Clarence Irsik, Ingalls
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Dick SAG Powhattan (Johnnie Gorrigan)

Wendell Pollock, Wichita East

“Bob Powell, Topelm (Ernie Vanek)

lter Quiring,, hutchinson (Willis Kelly,
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Herbert se¥f East High, K.C.

Bob Resley, Russell
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Jimmie Sherman, Independence
Max Smiley, Halstead
Wendell Suttle, Lyons
Bill Thornton, Winfield
Joe Thornton, Winfield
Nelson Trobough, Edwardsville
AS B. Turner, Lyons
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Bill Whaley, East High, K.C.

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Stanley Batdorf, Augusta
ox’ George Beverly, Topeka
o<Senneth Bounds, Dertinekt High
«Donald Burt, Dodge City
=< Bob Carson, McPherson
Earnest Clark, Cedar Vale
Grant Clothéer, Sylvia
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Bob Durnil, Eldorado
Bob Fiedler, Enterprise
ox? Fred First, Topeka
Bud French, 2839 Park, K.Cs Mo.
Ve Don Gepner, Yodge City
6<? Ed Haley, Topeka
ox +outrelle Henderson, Ingalls
M> Harold Howey, lola :
Hayden Hubbard, Hutchinson
Wilbur Humphries, Cedar Vale
Rex Huxman, Menlo-
Clarence Irsik, Ingalls
OR. Le Jewell, Jr., Sedan
Jack Josephson, Sylvia
Howard Martin, Lyons
Re Jack Mitchell, Arkansas City

Sob “oeller, Arnold

O/S Jimmy Neuman, Fredonia

“WM, Leland Nordling, McPherson
Eugene Olson, Erie

tx’? Bob Palmer, Topeka

oK?* Dick Pfister, Powhattan
Wendell Pollock, Wichita Bast

ox? Bob Powell, topekea

O< Walter Quiring, Hutchinson

Kk Herbert Ramsey, East High, K, C,
Bob Resley, “ussell

ye Kirk Scott, Newton
Jimmie Sherman, Independence
Max Smiley, Sarstent
Wendell Suttle, Lyons
Bill Thornton, Winfield
Joe Thornton, Winfield
Nelson Trobough, Edwardsville
A B. Turner, Lyons

yo,? Jim Tyree, Topeka
Edwin Weaver, Newton

6xFred Webb, Ysage City

(jK.Bi21 Whaley, Bast High, K.C.

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Howard Rankin

Bob Trump

Jay Kern

Larry MoSpadden
Bob McCarty
John Wells

Tad Coles
Murray Brown
John Pfitsch

Milton Allen

Bill Hyer

Earl Clark
Maurice Barringer
Knute Kresie
Curley Hayden
Don Johnson

 
 

Mr. Don Berrington,
Ohio Street,
Kansas City, Kansas.

Dear Don:

Paul Carpenter came to my office to tell
is a possibility of your coming to
next fall. ‘“e know of your football and basketball capabilities
Se ee and I assure you it
would be a great pleasure to have you here at the University of
Kansas.

Paul tells me that you will doubtless work in Budora ‘

and he has also seid that you asked to live in the house during
the summer months. I am sure that you would enjoy it with this

to see youe I will be here eight weeks for the Summer Session,
teaching and handling the sumer recreetion, so I trust that you
will drop in with Paul and say hello.

With all good wishes, I am

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach.

 
 

re

With all good wishes, I am -

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
Varsity Besketbell Coach.

 

FCA :AH
 

July 24, 1942.

Mr. John 0. Powell, dre,
ane Finy See
Topeka, Kansas.
Dear Mr. Powells

: S seatat: were unk ak 2 eteal vot tee atlae
dey ‘whieh: som wane. ae Seo eens I had a meoting at the
Chancellor's office with the deans from 1:30 wtil nearly
3 otelock, and at 3:00 I went over to Dr. furney'’s office
in Fraser Hall for an oral examination.

I eame back to ny office about 4:30, then went
out to play golf. I didn’t go home to dinner because I

I like the sunshine, and don’t care as much about
eating as I do about getting out for some relaxation.

if you had let me know ahead of time I would have

when you are coming again and I will

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
FPCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coachs

 
 

July 14, 1942.

Dear Mra Powell:

+ tas ills Neuse Ge dbl Waite. dF ace ce
instant. It will be a pleasure for mo to talk with you

;
:

e trying to determine the champion. We play
late afternoons, and after next week you just choose the evenings

On Monday we heve 6 dance here on the University campus.
it is called the “cornmeal shuffle". We barricade the main drive of
the campus and sprinkle corn<chop on the pavement and have a thirteen-
piece dance band that furnishes music for anyone who likes to come cute
It is very pleasent end cool, and as I have charge of the recreation
program I am always on the cempus in the evenings.

Doubtless you, Mrs» Powell and Bob could get away next
Mondey evening and drive dow, We can assure you a cool spot on the
campus. I believe Mrs. Powell and you would enjoy the myic, and we
could move to some quiet and cool place to talk about the future of
Bob Powell. Won't you bring Mrs.e Powell along with you, as I would
enjoy talking to the whole femily at one time.
I were

f

if @ young man at the present time I would not be
the least bit hesitant about attending college in this time of stress.
A boy can get in on the reserve here and if he gets into a vital course

of study for the national ense he is assured of continuing witil his

Those vital activities are engineering, chemistry, pharn-
acy, bacteriology, and medicine. Of course they are all pretty stiff,
but a fellow cen also enlist in V-l, Naval Reserve, and take such studies
as will permit him to comtinue in college wmtil his cradumtion. But we
oan talk this over when we see yous |

Trusting to hear from you, and thanking you for your letter,
Ian ! ?

Very cordially yours,

a , Director of Physical Education,
FCAsaH | Varsity Basketball Coach.

 
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TOPEKA,KANSAS

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

Dear Dr. Allen:

Your recent kind letters, addressed to Bob
Powell and unanswered by him, prompts me to write
you in this manner. His neglect in replying, has

een due to lack of time, rather than disinterest.

In chatting with Ernie Vanek last week, he
mentioned that you were wondering if Bob intended
going to the University this fall.

Bob is hesitant about trying to attend school
this fall, but it is both our mother's and my desire
that he attend the University this fall.

If your week-ends are not full of other duties
and you would care to have a short chat with Bob
and I, we would be very happy, to drive down, I
specify week-ends, due to the fact Bob and I both
work in the daytime, but if some evening in the
week would be more convenient to you, let us know.

Thanking you for your interest in the thing
that is of the most interest to me, Bob's future,
I remain,

Yours PY ieee

John C. Powell Jr.
$25 Clay St.
Topeka, Kansas

 
 
 
 
 

July 5, 1942.

lr. Bob Powell,
525 Clay 4ves,
Topeka, Tansase

I am dropping you a short note to let you Imow that
e@ lot of your friemis are interested in your attending the |
University of Kausas. Jean Pisher and a number of other

eo ee ee
to have you on Mount Oread.

I assure you that from wll contacts that I have had
with you I have been very pleased with your personslity
and your ability. Of am, wow sit eet, Ante Wek,
thinks you are tops.

dois ibianialy- to: wittaitied a wicde ees ie wedi
that permit a boy to enlist and attend classes until he
graduates if he gets into a vital industry. Engineering,
chemistry, medicine, bacteriology ~ all offer special
courses for the war effort. If there is anything that we
Se ee
you at any time.

With sll good wishes, tem

Sincerely yours,

: Director of Physical Education,
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Ccachs

 
 

dune 30, 1942.

pe ae
Topeka, Kensas.

Sis taek ons ak Se emia anions: Yas Wie
I want you to mow that I appreciate your interest in him. As
you lmow, Ernie Vemek coaches at Topeka High and is one of
my eter pupils end one of my good friends. He is in sehool
here this summer and has « class under me, so I discussed it
with him this morning confidentially.

Ernie said that Bob Powell and George Beverly both want
wery much to come to K. Ue, but of course they will need work.
Ernie stated that Dec Erickson got them a job at the bomber .
- plant along with the other three seniors that graduated this year
from his high school teame Dee is endeavoring to get the entire
group to enter Washburn and of course is working strenuously in
that direction. ee ee ee
he wants to be loyal to Topeka High School and he
sue acing eal Gee tr Ge acetas OF natbowe or Hace eek he
a

— badly.

He states that Boli Powell lost his father last winter ana
it will be necessary for him to work, as it will be neces for
Beverly to work, Now that is where I come ine I can give t
boys work and will be clad to. Tics rake Se Mach shi aermie. of
their athletic ability, because there are many boys who do not
ge out for athletics who are partially self-supporting and work

wey school, Therefore, if you see Bob Powell or
George Beverly tell than this, as I will tell them, that with the
‘money they earn in the bomber plant they can certainly go to Kes
they desire. Just because Dee gets them a job is no reason
they should be forced to attend Washburn. I have gotten a lot
boys jobs, but they went to other schools. But the jobs that I
ee ree ee nee oe .

he

aoe

 
 

The matriculation fee for a resident of the State of Kansas
is but $10.00 and the incidental fee is $25.00 a semester. ‘The
health fee is $5.00, the activity fee is $7.50 for the first sem-
ester, and $4.50 for the second semester. Therefore, a boy can

go through the University for less than $100.00 and that is as
cheap or cheaper thm he oan go through Washburn, because while

And then of course the standing of the two institutions mst be
teken into considerations.
‘¢aed epiceilicke tags. ik gon mare be @ in total of

those boys. If you will drop me a line I will be glad to cooper~
ate with you in every possible wy. I appreciate your interest.

Sincerely yours,

oe ees Director of Physical Education,
FOA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.

Sage

 
 

Septesber 8, 1942.

Mr. George Beverly,

Topeke, Kansas.
Dear Georges

It was @ pleasure to see you last week, and I just want
to assure you that if there is any further information that
| T can help you with it will be a pleasure.

If you decide upon any course other than Physical Education
we will be glad to seo that you receive counsel from the de-
partment in which you are interested.

1 am Gad tent you decided to cam bask fen California sit
go to school in this area because all your friends are here
and additional friends will be made here. It is a lot easier
ee oe eee eee aes ee ee

new eequaintance. I am sure that you will enjoy being at
the University of Kansas.

With all good wishes, I am

Director of Physical Education,
PCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coach.

 
 

July 3, 1542.

  

BOve. ly»
1120 Tuam’ BvG@e5
Topeka, Kansas.

Dear Geer ge:

des tins tn: cacy ni eet ds ts el
is interested in your coming to the University of Kansas.
@ad I assure you that we would be happy to have yous

| However, I understand that you have nioved to Calif=
ornia and there is a question whether you will return.

If and when you do, I assure you we would be very glad to
have you metriculate at the University of Kansas. We are
offering engineering and other courses thet are vital to

wer industry, ad & eae hes Gakick 4 aes 8 ees Gk.

_ @ttend college umtil he graduates before he is called into
the service.

‘If you should be interested T would be happy to hear
from yous

With all good wishes, I am

f

Sincerely yours,

| Director of Physical Education,
. POA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.

 
 

September 1, 1942.

Mr. Elton Winter,
c/o Gardiner Creamery Co.,
Garden City, Kansas.

Dear Elton:

for New Students" which will
formation about the Universi
this from the Registrar's

ee ee
Office, but if not I am sure you should have it.

I trust thet you have had your transeript
—

Looking forward to greeting you when you
come to the University, I am

Sincerely yours, ‘

Direotor of Physical Bducation,
FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.

 
 

August 24, 1942.

Wr. Larry McSpadden,
GySSRENO, Kansas
Aaa g

Dear Larry:

T am enclosing copies of the letters I have written
to the boys you told me about.

With appreciation of gall continued interest and
loyalty, I am

Sincerely tyours,

Director of Physical Education,
Varsity Basketball Coach.

 
August 24, 1942.

Larry HeSpedden told me that he had talked to you
ané seid you were ee
Palle

I do not know what profession you are expecting to
fellow or what course you desire to take during your cellege
career. flowever, I want you to know that if you aon
ee ee eS ae

Director of Physical Edusation,
PCAsAH Varsity Basketball Pom

 
 

Mr. Bill Thornton,
Winfield, Kensase

Dear “Bills

Larry MeSpadden dropped in the office the other day
and said that you were interested in attending the University

What course do you expect to specialize in while you
ere in college? If you need a catalog and any other information
Tishall be happy to see that the same reaches yore

If you deaide upon the University of Kansas we will be
delighted to have you here, and we will be able te help you with
a job if you are in need of work. lerry can tell you, as other
University students can tell yous that we do help our athletes
but we help them help themselves.

I will be happy to hear from you if you are interested
in the University of Kansas. |

7 le

Sincerely yours,

Direotor of Physical Edueation,
PCA # Hi - Varsity Basketball Coach.

 
 

August 24, 1942.

Mir. William MoClenahan,
R. R. #5, o-
Parsons, Kansas.

Dear Mr. McClenahan:

Dean Smith, of the School of Education, has referred
to me your letter of the 15th instant, and I am very happy to
write you. I am requesting the Registrar's Office to send you
a copy of the University catalog.

I am also enclosing herewith a copy of our bulletin
for students majoring in Physical Eduogtion. This bulletin,
tegether with the University catalog, should give your son the
necessary information. I assure you we will be very happy to
have him attend the University of Kansas, and if there is any
way in ‘which I can help him it will be a pleasure to do‘so.

I shall be happy to hear from you. .

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education,
Varsity Basketball Coach.

 
 

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August 18, 1942

Mr, William MeClenahan
R. 3
Parsons, Kansas

My dear Mr, MeClenahan:

I have referred your inquiry of the 15th to |

Dr. Allen, Head of the Department of Physical
Education,

Dr, Allen can give you the information you desire oo
and you can expect to hear from him in the near hy
future, : ou

Sincerely yours,

George Baxter Smith
Dean

 
 

August 24, 1942.

Mr. Gene Haller,
2405 FParoon St.,
 §$t. Joseph, Mo.

Dear Gene:

T am very happy to have your letter and to lmow that
you are interested in attending the University of Kansas. I
do net know what profession you are expecting to follow or
what course you desire to take during your college career.
However, I want you to know that if you should decide upon

the University of Xansas we will be delighted to have you
here and we will be able to help you with a job.

There will also be plenty of work at the Sunflower
Ordnance Viorks where I understand they are going te put on
‘four-hour shifts in order to employ University students. Also
the Lawrence merchants are in need of workers, so I am sure @
bey with en aptitude to adapt himself will have no difficulty
in obtaining all the work he oan handle along with his studies.

You doubtless realise that the tuition for out-of-state
students is much higher then for residents of Kansas. 1 em
having a catalog of the University sent to you so that you will

» get ell of this information. After looking this over I shall

. ‘be happy to hear from you agains — .

Very sincerely yours, | :

eo Director of Physical Education, |
PCA: AH Varsity Basketball Coach.

 
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April 14, 1942.

Mir. Ernest J. Vanek,
Topeka High School,
Topeka, Kansas.

Dear Ernie:

Thank you for your note of the 13th instant giving
me the names of your starting five. We had already sent
invitations to George Beverly, Bob Bowell and Jim Tyree,
and today are writing to Fred First and Ed Haley. I am
sure that the boys will have a lot of fun shooting goals
and working out with ow varsity.

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
PCA:AH Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach.

 
  
 

W.N. VAN SLYCK, Principal S. H. STARK, Vice Principal

TOPEKA HIGH SCHOOL

Department of Physical Education

TOPEKA, KANSAS
H. Bruce Smith EB. B. Weaver, Football
Ernest J. Vanek Ernest J. Vanek, Basketball
Chas. Mills D. L. Erwin, Track
Esther BE. Hobson W. J. Barnett, Tennis
Veloria Eckert H, D. Shotwell, Golf
Helen Krieckhaus Claude A. Hays, Baseball

April 13, 1942

Dr. Forrest C. Allen

Director of Physical Education
Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach,
University of Kansas,

Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doc:

Here is a list of the following five seniors that
were on my starting five and will be graduating from
Topeka High School this spring:

“George Beverly 1120 Huntoon St. 3 U/
Fred First 801 Anderson Terrace , oops re res
Ed Haley 2528 Clay ote, Srhe b POE 4: nae

“ Bob Powell 525 Clay St.

~ dim Tyree 712 Clay St,

Thanks a lot, and I know these boys will appreciate
this opportunity.

Sincerely,

“
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