Niagara Wninersity Athletic Association Niagara Halls, N.Y. OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS April 12, 193é Dr. Forrest C. Allen, Coach of Basketball, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, Dear Dr, Allen: I would appreciate it very much if you would send me one of those basketball batting average charts which you mentioned at the convention, I would like to inquire if it is possible Je for me to purchase at one of your co-op shops two pice — tures of Dr, Naismith, I desire one of these pictures “//’ ~ for our Athletic Office and one for my ow room at home, , —~-/ I spoke to the Doctor several years ago about autographing - — pictures for me and he said he would gladly do so. I \2 would purchase the pictures and then forward them to Tp Dr. Naismith, or if you would do this for me I certainly ‘‘ ~ would be grateful to you. # F With kindest personal regards and thanking you for any effort on your part, I am Sincerely, —_ Tope. 7 John J. Gallagher JJG:JD Director of Athletics, 2 we a7 A f\ 4 ia y fF we Lf Ee 77 \ ee jb on™ & \