Tuomas J. DEEGAN Don SPENCER Ze eZ % | Publicity °¢ Public Relations ( MADISOS AVENUE . NEw Fea es, B. FF May 20, 1941 Mr. Phog Allen Universi ty of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Mr. Allen I am preparing an article on the late Dr. James Naismith and feel that you may have some interesting data or personal anecdotes regarding him which might be included. Inasmuch as their interest in Dr. Naismith also is strong at Spring- field the auhtorities there have given me a great deal of background information. Thanks for anything you may send along. Best regards. Sincerely, tjd/s