dune 12, 19406 . that I have not written you soomers I desire to bring no undue pressure on anyone, nor do I care to mis-represent the | situation one iota. Of course, Sf «eo could better Gerald*s ee a aa inte : mints at etal Rienton an Recrwntitts Varsity Basketball Coaches — ; Dean De Me Swarthout, oe . School of Fine Arta, | | University of Kansase Dear Dean Swarthouts 2 etnndintcn with Uarks vussigt of We tartans ony — a ‘Srey of ie dinette: to yt tr pe ds pa , ee Ges umm opportunitien extended ty your splesid dew ‘partnent to young people who are interested in a musical educations i appreciate your cooperation and trust that oo Saat : as Very cord ally yoursy Mrs. Lloyd Tucker, Ste | Winfield, “ansas— - Dre Porrest C. Allen spoke to me the other day during one of our golf games of the fine musical talent your son Gerald possesses and the ‘gplondia honore thet have come to hin already, May T congratulate you end -@lso Gerald on the recognition that nae come te him se fer in msic, He _. 2 @m eriting to say in the most friendly way possible we shall be so happy to have you both investigate the umsual opportunities and the gplonéid faculty that ere available bere at the State University for ade vanced study in wasic, and we hope thet Gerald may be enrelied ‘with us hfs coming yeors I can say with little fear of contradiction that ve have here a faculty in music second to nono in the middle west, of highly peid thorevghly @quipped talented artist teachers for. the mest part that — ‘Will be glad to give Gerald the uost sympathetic attention that is is in their power to gives ‘Some of us speut many years in Europe, sone twenty- five or thirty yeare ago, minly with the idea of surrounding ourselves — with es mich good music and hearing ac meh of the finer things in mesic as we possibly could, — : ) te The enclosed card will give you just e sample of the large list of Snterneationally known ertists that are brought bere to the campus every year, to say nothing of the annusl Busic Festivel, the summer session . Husic Camp, the many faculty and student recitals, All-Musical Vespers, and other concerts thet ere evaileble to our students. ‘The ectivity ticket which Gerald would have, would admit him. to these creat , without further cost. I know of no sehool in this section the country — where thet is possible on the scale that it is cerri | eat the State University. | | ‘Phe fees are amazingly low, so mch lower in. of instruction would cost hia in any of the smller s you will find it worthy of your eareful considerations te its pays @ lerge portion of the cost of tuition so thet we 4% wany cases to be a iuct that where some of the smaller schools offered what they called so«called scholerships, even when a student accepted this scholarship the fees ran higher than they would here at the State University without a scholarship. In tact, every Kansas student coming to the University of Kansas is a recipient in a sense of a scholership because of the assistance that the state is giving him. | a : t : g ; g q | 3 het I bel : | ai ul re x shall be j nih ATk 420K pen ng! Shs WANE pes le bh ae of the country t summer and edvise with you and. Gerald as to tue best possible course for him in the future. Sur graauates in public seheol music are being placed, every one of them, in responsible positions when they are ready to graduate. There is a steady denand for our highly ee 5 : ; ' With best w _— Dear Bills In previous years, on the Saturday morning of the Kengas Relays, which happens to be April 20 this year, we have always invited a mmber of outstanding high school boys who plan to visit the Relays to come down and shoot some baskets along with the varsity groupe I trust it will be possible for you to come this year and indulge in an hour's relasmtion and fum, have a good workout, take a shower bath, and enjoy the Kansas Relays in the afternoon. Won't you let me hear from you and inform me whether it will be possible for you to come? I assure you it will be a great pleasure to have you with use Very sincerely yours, Direetor of Physical Education and Recreation, Varsity Basketball Coaches (For boys who will be here with track teams ~) I realize that you will be here with the track tean, and perhaps there will not be a chance for you to work out, but we would like to say hello to you and weleeme you to the University To the Varsity Basketball Teams - I em sending you a list of the high school boys whan we have invited to shoot a few baskets here in Robinson Gymmasiua on Saturday moming, April 20. If you know any of these boys I wish you would get in touch with them, and add your invitation to the one I have sent. A duplication of in- vitations won't hurt a bits , We are just now sending these letters out and of course — we haven't had time to receive acceptances, Some of the boys are going to be entertained at the fraternity houses during their stay here, but I believe a personal invitation to the boys you know will make them feel we really want them to comes Of course I em courting on all the varsity men being present Saturday morning for at least an hour, probably around 10 otclocke I want you to meet and mix with the boys. Sincerely yours, Varsity Basketball Coach. ' Dear Bills In previous years 5 OU tise Saturday morning of the Kansas Relays, which happens to be April 20 this year, ae he.ve alwys invited a number of widetndtine high sohool boys who plan to visit the Relays to come down and Fiipst some baskets along with the varsity groupe I trust it will be possible for you to come this year and indulge in an howe te relaxation and fun, have a good workout, take a shower bath, and enjoy the Kansas Relays in the afternoone Won't you let me hear from you and inform me whether it will be possible for you to sain ft assure you it will be a great pleasure to have you with use SMe ae 4 Aras ce 9 HX (For boys who will be here with track team <= I realize that you will be here with the track team, and perhaps there will not be a chance for you to work out, but we would like to say hello to. you and welcome you to the University.) eee Varsity Basketball Team: : I am sending you a list of the high school eae sada we have invited to shoot a few baskets here in Robinson Gymnasium on Saturday morning, April 20. If you Imow ehy of these boys I wish you would get in touch with them, and add your — invitation to the one I have sent. AE, Bill Brill, 1603 Garfield, Ko Ce Ke John Bortke, 21 Se sey: Ke Ceo Ke John. Noone, 1412 No 28th, Ke Ce Ke Rudy Rauh, Rosedale High Stan Cyhel, Ward High Paul Turner, Shawnee Mission Campbell, Emporia Dale Covert, ElDorado (PLL Kenneth Love, Hutchinson Rr A#i11 Engelland, Nickerson Ridow Levi DeWeese, Medicine Lodge ATS ae Jones, Pretty Prairie % Je T. James, Arkansas City 4 Bill Cochrane, Salina : Jimmy Hamilton, Weir aiee, Garnett faperebie me Horton L\ rk Max Kissell, Portis. f Jack Broadhurst, Pibteburg | ( Harry Je Foresman, Pittsburg Coal ie Coe, Ottawa, Illinoise e rm, f Gt AT | Dak dl, fosce us Bob Fletcher, Holton Eldon Hawks ("Red"), Hutchinson Jre Cole William Risley, Nickerson Cook Fs giaee ff Jack Beck, far wit (Fp: t Ad i dete Y\* Glenn Mize, Bomer Springs Burrett Tomlinson, Westport High Bob Sheridan, Westport High Jack Ballard, 6523 Jefferson, Ke Co Mos » DeSoto~ : i 7 ) / fA / i i . J ra ‘ A CA. ( ¢ (\ (A ry oe t \ 2 f j L Ok : VV { e pomp dt M. } ew f / , - , a” (/ ’ : ‘ f “ ho fof) 5 i" 6" fi Zs 2 ( : . ; ; # Le af } ‘oh / “un Ama Ch eg Me hs 2 h : / his fi fre f , oo ee , / ) S f /). y ayy af A (Ae WY fi a y Ce High School Basketball Players Harley King, Iola Jr. College Olson, Chanute Gerald Tucker, Winfield Jack Weddle, Winfield Clifford Sickles, Winfield Ray Evans , 505 Barnett, Ke Ce Ke Leo Headrich, 207 Se Coy, Ke Ce Ke Ball Brill, 1603 Garfield, Ke Ce Ke John Bortin, 21 Se Coy, Ke Ce Ke Jolm Noone, 1412 Ne 28th, Ke Ceo Ke Rudy Rauh, Rosedale High Stan Cyhel, Ward High - Paul Turner, Shawnee Mission Campbell, Emporia Dale Covert, ElDorado — Kemmeth Lev, Hutehingson Bill Engelland, Nickerson Levi DeWeese, Medicine Lodge Jones, Pretty Prairie ide Ze Janes, Arlansas City Bill Cochrane, Salina Jimny Hamilton, Weir Owens, Garnett Lembertson, Horton Max Kissell, Portis Jack Broathurst, Pittsburg — Harry Je Foresman, Pittsburg Coal Mining Coe, Ottawa, Illinoise Bob Fletcher, Holton Eldon Hawks ("Red"), Hutchinson Jr. Cole William Risley, Nickerson Jack Beok, Dwight — Glem Mize, Bomer Springs Burrett Tomlinson, Westport High Bob Sheridan, Westport High Jack Ballard, 6523 Jefferson, Ke Ce Moe » Desdte: , Buhler - Kemneth Winters, Wentworth Military Academy from the K.U. NEWS BUREAU = KANSAS UNIVERSITY a LAWREN CE, KANSAS m RAY HEADY, Director Marky 1-4 Sela Th (ae a School Basketball stars 3 AVR < Ch LA ty LA -. VAAL ; hos Gerald Tucker, Winfield’ (= Jack Weddle, Winfield ahh — dak VoL r- Clifford Sickles, Winfield Ah ivelk ake. Oe Ray Evans, Wyandotte -—~ FF- Bill Brill, Wyandotte _ * Leo Headrick, Wyandotte “ C- Rudy Rauh, Rosedale Az sd. OBEN Low (_— Stan Cyhel, Wara io ws. lack FH Paul Turner, Shawnee Mission on oot p Hall et - _. ____ Campbell, Emporia AW. “a i hy Xe A | Y (S<- Dale Covert, ElDorado ie ae Kenny Love, Hutchinson iff C- W411 Engelland , Nickerson se ” bathe C- Levi DeWeese, Medicine Lodge é 5 i ‘sl 1 tee - C- Jones, Pretty Prairie | Se- J.T. James, Arkansas City (here with track team) C- Bill Cochrane, Salina (here with track team) fF — Jima Hamilton, Weir = )/) Jt spear ) / Y TAA J < j r 4 n co r a & ? A - ek C if... cererenscset De . pr ) ay, ; “ Ai f S t CHAK t VAT AG j : : ry f t } f L- ( A) ALAA WA & oe JOM \. f U/ : { to ‘ f / Gus \ Q | “SL fF 2 \ : ee _, : f P) f ~ wf" A eu i i heme 7 j oe CY oA \f / QC ‘OU 4 Dy £5 a ‘ KS ut woe t(hA Lad 416 licXe-am, “Ar ; , Ne if Se Ne ices &. C ) / 4/ « te ‘ pai AGENCY OF | THE UNION CENTRAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY W. VERNE WILKIN, MANAGER 1010 DWIGHT BUILDING TELEPHONE VIcToR 4480 KANSAS CiTy, Mo. CC * PHOG ALLEN Mr. John Kline, 1100 Indiana, Lawrence, Kansas. | Dear Johnny: Bey enjezet wy t7Ad to Lewrence vith Jack Metiaxé. It has been a long time since I have had an opportunity to visit with the boys in the house and we both enjoyed it immensely. I was very much impressed by this young man and think he is an escellent rushee for the boys to consider for 1940. Might I suggest if you all are interested, thet you write or call him, inviting him up for a weekend. I think it would be smart to do this before the basketball season is over and see that he gets up there Saturday tforning allowing him to be there while you beys have #e ‘practice, If it is pessible for him to accept your invi- tation I would talk to Phog Allen and arrange it so he could work out with you boys for a little bit. — He was certainly impressed with Phog and I think we have a good chance to get him te Kaneas by following this _ ‘procedure. You know that would make a big impression AP thie high school chap had a chance te es out with oe The. college varsity. | | On our return trip from the game he talked sore about you ‘than the rest of the men, consequently, I believe it best Se ee a Oe Se et Lawrence for a visit. Jack Ballard's addr 6523 J efferson, Kansas Cityk Mo. (lawyer A =~ may WW. Verne Wilkin ve: . = e eo C. S. Miller, Bonner Springs, Kersas Glenn Mize; senior in Bonner Springs High School 613", enter lis father, Paul Mize, is Voc. Agri¢s teacher in heSe Notes regarding Dale Covert (from Dave Shirk) Colorado and Manhattan after:him; an alumnus of Manhattan gives him a job on the highway each Saturday. Plays end :on footbe11 team, center on basketball team. ~ - Does not push himself, is rather shy and reticent, but likes publicity. Pretty good student. His mother is a very interesting and intelligent woman - lives in 800 block, on Locust 7 Tare oa Smith Center Public Schools ERNEST R. ALLBERT, Superintendent SMITH CENTER, KANSAS ~ fi av (\Y February 27, 1940 Br. Forest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Doc Allen: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you and your boys upon a fine basketball season thus far, and wish you the very best of luck in your remaining games. During the current season I have had the pleasure of seeing some fine high school players in action. Among them there seems to be one who is particularly outstanding. You have no doubt read or heard of Max Kissell of Portis, Kansas. Kissell's record is second to none in this section of Kansas. He exhibits the very highest type of sportsmanship, and from my observation he has all the qual- ifications of a fine basketball player. He ranks very high scholas- tically as well as an athlete. In a recent conversation with Kissell, he expressed his desire to attend Kansas University so that he might be under your tutorship. Since you are always on the lookout for new basketball material, I felt that you would appreciate the above information, Sincerely yours, peocky Bi ee Crt FH:LLM ‘ates aalite sabes tad he ahane at Oe SESS er nga on oa oe come eae eat Oldeham Citys | Dre Allen lnows tho Kigeell ant hie father very well and hes talked to them about Max attending the University of Kensase I am sure thet Dre Allen will appreciate your iiterest in Mex and K. J., and when he tne a breathing epell he will write you daa yours, Secretary to Dre Fe Ms Allete E.V. LANYON ,ViCE PRESIDENT C.F. SPENCER, PRESIDENT K.A.SPENCER,TREAS.& CHIEF EsR, A.F. MS ELHENIE,V.PRES.& SALES MGR. F, E. DOUGLAS, SECRETARY ESTABLISHED i885 MINES: DIV. SALES OFFICES OMAHA ,NEBRASKA KANSAS JOPLIN, MISSOURI MISSOURI HENRYETTA,OKLAHOMA = OKLAHOMA WICHITA,KANSAS a GENERAL SALES OrFice ARKANSAS Dwight Burtoine, Kansas City, Mo. PrrrsBURG, KANSAS (si Hey AD lh Dre Fe Ceo Allen, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Dear Doc: I spoke to you about a young fellow, a brother of one of the girls who works in our office. He is a first-class hasketball prospect, his name is Harry Je Foresman. Right now he is working for us at our mine at Ottawa, Illinois, but will be soon layed off because of slackening businesse Unless I cm find him work for the summer he won't have a thing to start on which, of course, is bade I do know he is a particularly good worker, has the right idea about things in general and would be extremely easy to get along with. If its at all possible I'm going to try to get him to Lawrence before the school year is out, in order that you may meet him. Incidentally, he is a big tall guy, perhaps 6' 4", played center on the Siloam Springs, Arkansas highschool team and was the star of the immediate countrye He is the type of boy you are looking for and one with whom you can work in your best possible mannere My elation over the outcome of the Missouri game was practically boundless and I know thet the feeling you had couldn't be measured by any materiel yardstick. Let us pray most fervently that your gang is hot tomorrow night and that it comes through triumphantly. We won't take the let-down at Creighton seriously, because it is very apparent what happened. I know you disliked it heartily but then it really doesn't counte With best regards, I am Cordially, GEN : OM , 0 to have him here. We appreciate your pecaemin pig \ getting Harl to come heres af $2 \chas bees tas oo manship he would have gon to Wichita University, because — ean nn won in cade as Ee been for the strong elwems of %. U. who is a druggist at | Mekersome So you see your fane is spreadin: fer as @ loyal k heaoasiw dni Nid tapi senly i snl la heinistier at tected Seen aa Varsity Pasketball Coache March 14, 1940. Jack Beck, Dwight, Kansas (cousin of Bus Jehnson, son-in-= law of W. C. Simons) 17 yrse, 6, 170 lbse all-county basletball chanptonship oe ‘of Morrison Cos (Wec -STHONS). | | 2