May 11, 1939

Dr. F. Ce Alien
Director of Athletics
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Sir:

I am writing this as a letter of inquiry to find out if
there would be any possibility of my securing a position which
would enable me to attend the University of Kansas next winter.

For your information I am graduating from the Joplin Senior
High School this week. My main purpose in addressing this letter
to you is because of my interest in athletics. During my three
years in high school I have been a member of the basketball squad
and track squad. I was a member of the team this year which won
the state championship. We also won several other major basket-
ball tournaments this winter. I am most anxious to continue my
basketball career and because of the fine reputation of the
University of Kansas basketball teams, and because of your excel-
lent reputation as a basketball coach, I would welcome any oppor-
tunity which I might have to attend school at the University of
Kansas.

I was captain of the track team this year, my events being
in the dashes. Scholastically I have ranked very well here in
the high school and participated in various extra-curricular
activities in our school. May I say at this time, Dr. Allen,
that I sincerely would appreciate anything you coulda do in
helping me to get a college education and to be able to come
to the University of Kansas and play basketball under your
guidance. May I hear from you at your earliest convenience?

Very, truly yours,

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Don R. Hancock

Don R. Hancock
1810 Mofrett
Joplin, Missouri