April 26th, 1930

Mr.Herbert Hoover-President
United States,
Washington, D. C.

Dear Mr. Hoover:-

I am writing in regard to a program which we are trying to put over here.For many years we have been trying to secure a High School building for the colored children and at several attempts the project failed.At this time it has come up again and we are most sure we will get the school with a little help.I feel that you would be interested in this program because you know the problems the colored people have to under go.The building will cost $5,000.00 without being equiped.The money that has been given is as follows: The Julius Rosenwald Fund,$1,750.00 and the County, $2,250.00. making the total $4,000.00.I have been selected as one of twenty to secure the balance of the money needed to complete this project.

If you are interested in helping us secure this building which is very much needed,please send donation to the Central High School Fund, First State Bank and Trust Co. Mr. J. F. Aden-Vice President (White).I am sure the people here would be proud to know that you aided in securing this building for the colored children of this city.

Thanking you in advance for your donation,

Respectfully yours,

(s) Dave Travis




THIS IS A FAITHFUL TRANSCRIPTION OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT.

April 29, 1930

My dear Mr. Travis:

Your letter of April 26th has been received and I am sorry to inform you that because of the innumerable requests which are constantly being received, similar in nature to the one you make, we have found it impossible even to try to bring them to the attention of the President.

I am sure you will appreciate the unusual conditions confronting us and will excuse the President. His inability to comply with your request, does not, of course, imply any lack of interest in your worthy work.

Sincerely yours,

LAWRENCE RICHEY
Secretary to the President.


Mr. Dave Travis,
Mt. Zion B. Y. P. U.,
Paris, Tennessee.                                                                                          jee