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Correspondence concerning the commemoration of Nile Kinnick, 1941-1997

1997-09-24: Front

24 Sep 1997
Dear Paul,
Enclosed letter from Erv Prasse may belong in the Collection. If
not, you may dispose of it.
Of interest to me are his references to our 61 years since 1936
and his family get-together to celebrate his upcoming 80th.  As
'not dry behind the ears' 18 year-olds we (and all of the class
of '40) appeared on campus uncertain and wary of a new and uncertain melieu, and each other.  The Chicago boys seemed more
worldly and tough, i.e. Capone wise, than those of us from Omaha.
Nile and I wondered how we'd "fit" with that crowd.  As Erv
says they wondered about us.
Erv was not only All Big Ten in two sports (Football and Basket-
ball) but was also outstanding in Baseball.  He fully justified
Judge McKinley's confidence in sponsoring him to Iowa.
I remember Erv speaking of his parents, immigrants from Germany
and bakers by trade.  Hard working and solid citizens in a new
country.  ('Not sure his mother also from Gernmany.).  Other than
sports, Erv and I were not close or involved on the social and
other campus life. (I'm glad to read he has met you to give what
insights he might have about Nile.)
Also glad to hear remainder of Ironmenp still get together.  I
will pen a line to Evans and hello to others.
'Had a call from a neighbor who met Marvin Haegebak in Cedar Falls
at golf course. Not much news, just that Marve was with Nile and
me in training.
As the near or last chapter draws to a close and the mystical '39
Ironman season fades from all memory except in the pages you have
recorded,Paul, I'm sure Nile, as do I, appreciates the contribution
you have made to bur era and times.  Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bob
RAH
(New typrwriter, old typist)

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24 Sep 1997 Dear Paul, Enclosed letter from Erv Prasse may belong in the Collection. If not, you may dispose of it. Of interest to me are his references to our 61 years since 1936 and his family get-together to celebrate his upcoming 80th. As 'not dry behind the ears' 18 year-olds we (and all of the class of '40) appeared on campus uncertain and wary of a new and uncertain melieu, and each other. The Chicago boys seemed more worldly and tough, i.e. Capone wise, than those of us from Omaha. Nile and I wondered how we'd "fit" with that crowd. As Erv says they wondered about us. Erv was not only All Big Ten in two sports (Football and Basket- ball) but was also outstanding in Baseball. He fully justified Judge McKinley's confidence in sponsoring him to Iowa. I remember Erv speaking of his parents, immigrants from Germany and bakers by trade. Hard working and solid citizens in a new country. ('Not sure his mother also from Gernmany.). Other than sports, Erv and I were not close or involved on the social and other campus life. (I'm glad to read he has met you to give what insights he might have about Nile.) Also glad to hear remainder of Ironmenp still get together. I will pen a line to Evans and hello to others. 'Had a call from a neighbor who met Marvin Haegebak in Cedar Falls at golf course. Not much news, just that Marve was with Nile and me in training. As the near or last chapter draws to a close and the mystical '39 Ironman season fades from all memory except in the pages you have recorded,Paul, I'm sure Nile, as do I, appreciates the contribution you have made to bur era and times. Thank you. Sincerely, Bob RAH (New typrwriter, old typist)