Letter of Recommendation, 1934

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January 30, l934

Dean George A. Warfield
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado

Dear Dean Warfield:

This is in reply to your letter of inquiry concerning Earl C. Crockett.

As you doubtless know, Mr. Crockett Is a Ph.D. from the University of California. We think of him as being a man of pleasing personality, high scholarship, and a good organizer. We think of him as a man who can do independent work and who shows considerable originality. I have had a conference with Dean Towne the School of Commerce and we have agreed that Mr. Crockett is on his up and that it will be a keen disappointment to us if he leaves. We have also agreed that he is ready for a promotion and will give a good account of himself. He has done the things here that we expected him to do and more.

Mr. Crockett is socially correct and has a wife and two children.

You mention specifically his ability to speak with convincing force. He is not at all of the William Jennings Bryan type and is minus the windmill gestures and the booming voice. He has had rather large classes, however, and speaks with authority. He impresses one as being in full command of his field and his efficiency and general grasp inspires one with confidence. His direction of research work with graduate students has been of a high order and is so recognized. We think mighty well of him here.

Very truly yours,

John C. West
President