August 22, 1933.

Chancellor W.J. Kerr,

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon.

Dear Chancellor Kerr:

I have been very pleased to learn from Professor S.H. Graf that he is hoping to be appointed Dean of Engineering, and I am glad to be able to write to you that I give him my unqualified support, I know Professor Graf very well, having worked as Assistant in his Department for two years, taken several courses from him, and carried on under his direction during my Senior year my first piece of research. I believe that I obtained more inspiration, more thorough training, and better preparation for my subsequent work from him than from any other man with whom I came in contact in Oregon. During my visit to Corvallis in June I had several long conversations with him, and was again so impressed by his scholarly attitude, his enthusiasm for his work, both from the research and professional viewpoints, the breadth of his interests, his apparent good common sense, and his pleasing personality, that I have considered recommending him to Professor Millikan in case that our own Engineering Department is developed in the near future to such an extent that Professor Graf would be interested in a position here. At present, however, our work in Mechanics and Materials is not very far advanced; and my interest in Oregon State College leads me to hope that you will make the best use of professor Graf's services.

Perhaps you would be interested in my opinions regarding the Oregon State Chemistry Department. I feel that the character of the Department has been greatly improved by the addition of the men from Eugene. Professor Roger Williams in particular is a very able man both scientifically and pedagogically, and in my opinion would make an excellent chairman of the Department of Chemistry. Professor Gilbert is also an able and industrious man, but he does not quite reach the caliber of Williams.

Permit me to again express to you and to the Board of Trustees my deep appreciation of the great honor you conferred on me at Commencement, and to assure you that I shall be glad to give my services to you if you can use them at any time.

Very sincerely yours,

Professor of Chemistry