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April 20, 1945 Germany
Office of the President Stanford Univ.
Dear Sir.
I received your letter of March 1945 and since the questions you asked have long been on my mind, I am taking the time to answer.
First off all among my post-war plans I intend to return to Stanford shortly after the end of my military service. I hope to be greeted with a "business as usual" attitude where ever possible. I plan to undertake the same course of study as I [abandoned?] in March 1943. I don't expect any modifications in the courses except where it is necessary to refresh some of the older students. I wouldn't appreciate any shortcuts other than [bringing?] less emphasis on the courses that are far removed from the students principal course of study,
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To enforce the pre-war requirements in English or Science for the veteran wouldn't be desirable.
Living accomodations for the returning student would have to be changed fomr the pre-war system. Fraternity living probably would be so very popular. One of the men's dormitories could be assigned for the accomodation of returning students. I'm sure they wouldn't care to share living accomodations with the new students. The existing files of private accomodations for living on or off campus should be enlarged if possible.
The pre-war extra-curricular activities should be continued for the benefit of the newer students. The returning students will, no doubt, engage in the off campus activities.
I also hope that there will be a little reference to the war or ones military experience as possible. I certainly hope there will be no
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discrimination on the part of the administration [and?] on any student's military accomplishments etc.
The opinions are my own. Some students may not be able to continue as they had once started. In that case they will have to ask something more of the school.
I hope my observations are of value.
Sincerely,
R.R. Witham
Pfc. R.R. Witham, 19132331 Recon. CO.; 691 Tank Destroyer [BN?] APO 403 c/o PM New York, N.Y.
