May 29, 1942.

Mr. Milton Karr,

George Williams Collega,
5315 Drexel Avenue, —
Chisago, Tllinois.

Dear Mr. Karr:

I have received your letter of the 2lst instant in
which you ask for information concerning the late Dr. James
' Haismith.

I em wondering just what you need the information
for. The reason I am asking is because I have been asked by
Dre Affleck, of Springfield College, to prepare a statement
about Dr. Neiamith, and at the present time I am covered up
with adninistrative details. I find it impossible to prepare
two such statements at the present time.

I have known Dr. Naismith intimately since 1902, and
was intimately associated with him for a mumber of yearse I
do fool that I know his backgroud pretty well. I om wondering,
however, if you have seen the book entitled Tts
Origin and Development", by Dr. Naismith, published by the
Association Press, 347 Madison Avenue, New Yorke. After you
have read this book, if you desire additional information, I
shell be glad to send you wht I cane

Very sincerely yours,

; ' Director of Physical Education end Recreation,
PCA:AH _ Varsity Basketball and Baseball Coach.