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Correspondence concerning the commemoration of Nile Kinnick, 1941-1997

1956-11-26: Front

Fracker Library
309 Grand Avenue
Storm Lake,  Iowa
November 26, 1956
Mrs. Nile Kinnick
Adel, Iowa
Dear Mrs. Kinnick:
Many times I have wanted to write you this letter.    I've put it out of my mind,
because I've always thought that perhaps you would think it not necessary,.
However, right now, perhaps you'll think it not necessary, but at this time of
year and due to Iowa's clicking on the football field, Kinnick Stadium,  I
feel that what I am to say has to be said.    Really, it isn't going to be so
tremendous nor so world shaking.    I'd like it to be worded a bit better than
it will be; but nevertheless, it is said with a sincere bit of praise for a fellow
who proved to be and still is a person to be likened to, your son, Nile.
When I was in grade school, your son was the hero for all of us, female and male.
Throughout the years, this is still true.    I am sure that every fellow who plays
football down at Iowa has as his  criteria of excellency as a player and person,
your son, Nile.    To have such a son and lose him,  I'm sure would make one a bit
bitter and make the question Why? seem almost unanswerable.    However, I think
that your son's job on earth had been done so well that there was nothing left
for him to do.   Because I know of no one in the state of Iowa who has become
the epitome of the All-American youth as is your son Nile,    He lives on in
the lives of others yet.    His standards, and they were high, at Iowa are the
ones that they attempt to live up to.    As yet, no one has been able to do it even
though they were and still are striving.
My father and mother are quite a bit older than I.    My father died eight years ago of
cancer.    My mother still lives at Northwood,  Iowa.    She knew and knows your governor
relatives.    I'm not too sure whether it was your grandparent or your parent.    My dates
are rather hazy about it.    At any rate, Mom has always had, as did Dad, a high
regard for your predesessors.
When my father was alive, he was a justice of peace, newspaper man, and quite a man
for his community.    Due to his jobs, he came in contact with quite a few traveling
men and especially patrolmen.    There were several during my high school career and
college days who I met.  They all attested to the fact that for them there could
be no one who they admired, respected, loved, and felt a kinship to more than your son.
So even though the pain of losing him will always be with you, can not the pain be
a bit alleviated in that your son is showing others how to live the game of life as
good sportsman should on the field and off?   I know of no one in my life who has
influenced and is influencing more people for good than your-son, Nile.    I know
what he means to the young people of today because as a college librarian, my stock
in trade is young people.
Sincerely yours,
Alberta B.C. Dwelle
(Miss)      Alberta B. C. Dwelle

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Fracker Library 309 Grand Avenue Storm Lake, Iowa November 26, 1956 Mrs. Nile Kinnick Adel, Iowa Dear Mrs. Kinnick: Many times I have wanted to write you this letter. I've put it out of my mind, because I've always thought that perhaps you would think it not necessary,. However, right now, perhaps you'll think it not necessary, but at this time of year and due to Iowa's clicking on the football field, Kinnick Stadium, I feel that what I am to say has to be said. Really, it isn't going to be so tremendous nor so world shaking. I'd like it to be worded a bit better than it will be; but nevertheless, it is said with a sincere bit of praise for a fellow who proved to be and still is a person to be likened to, your son, Nile. When I was in grade school, your son was the hero for all of us, female and male. Throughout the years, this is still true. I am sure that every fellow who plays football down at Iowa has as his criteria of excellency as a player and person, your son, Nile. To have such a son and lose him, I'm sure would make one a bit bitter and make the question Why? seem almost unanswerable. However, I think that your son's job on earth had been done so well that there was nothing left for him to do. Because I know of no one in the state of Iowa who has become the epitome of the All-American youth as is your son Nile, He lives on in the lives of others yet. His standards, and they were high, at Iowa are the ones that they attempt to live up to. As yet, no one has been able to do it even though they were and still are striving. My father and mother are quite a bit older than I. My father died eight years ago of cancer. My mother still lives at Northwood, Iowa. She knew and knows your governor relatives. I'm not too sure whether it was your grandparent or your parent. My dates are rather hazy about it. At any rate, Mom has always had, as did Dad, a high regard for your predesessors. When my father was alive, he was a justice of peace, newspaper man, and quite a man for his community. Due to his jobs, he came in contact with quite a few traveling men and especially patrolmen. There were several during my high school career and college days who I met. They all attested to the fact that for them there could be no one who they admired, respected, loved, and felt a kinship to more than your son. So even though the pain of losing him will always be with you, can not the pain be a bit alleviated in that your son is showing others how to live the game of life as good sportsman should on the field and off? I know of no one in my life who has influenced and is influencing more people for good than your-son, Nile. I know what he means to the young people of today because as a college librarian, my stock in trade is young people. Sincerely yours, Alberta B.C. Dwelle (Miss) Alberta B. C. Dwelle