George Williams College
5315 Drexel Avenue, —

“Chicago, Illinois. _

“May 21, 1942,

Dr. Phog Allen, Coach,
University of Kansas, —
Lawerance, —

Dear Dr. Allen:

I am seeking biograshical information sapeeknii

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br. Janes Naismith, the inventor of basketball and former

Director of the Department of Physical Education of the

 

University of Kansas. Kr. deney ¥, Madlenberg diceeted me
to you as a resource person, I am particularly anxious to

know about Dr. Naiemith's educational background, his moti-

 

vating foree, and his philosophy of ‘Physical Education,

as shall ‘be grateful for. any aaata renee you can give me

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sities from your own | knowleds

 

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