TELEPHONE CIRCLE 6-91IO00 MOPEL BELVEDERE 319 WEST 48th STREET - NEW YORK CITY November 2, 1942 Dr. Forrest C. Allen Director of Physical Education University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: As I have answered your letter of October 27th with regard to room accommodations at the Hotel Belvedere when your squad visit New York to play in Madison Square Garden, I have since gone over my reservetions end find that your game with Fordham scheduled at the Garden on December 28th will need immediate attention as to a reservation at The Belvedere. This is brought to you by the increased amount of business that is coming to New York. I have taken the liberty of reserving tentatively seven (7) twin-bedded rooms and one suite, which has been the usual reservation for basket ball teams, for your arrival on December 27th, the day before the game is scheduled, Should there be any change in this date or in your plens, will you please be kind enough to advise me at the earliest possible date, Anticipating the pleasure of having your squad with us, I am Cordially yours, HOTEL BELVEDERE ae Ce 3 se Se George A. Fechtman da Manager