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California State College
California, Penna. 15419

Dear Sirs:

I read recently in the Pittsburgh POST-GAZETTE of your effort to restore Jim Thorpe's medals to him. If there is no question that he was unaware of any violation of Olympic rules against any form of professionalism, I certainly want to give my support to your effort. Thorpe was an exceptional athlete. The Indian nation in this country, and our view of the Indian as American can benefit from this drive to put Mr. Thorpe's name back where it belongs.

If I can add my name to your petition, I'll be happy.

Most sincerely,

John Lawrence
John Lawrence
Associate Professor