October 27, 1942.

Mare He Ac Marple, Editor,

Hongsante Megazine,
St. Louis, ¥issouri.

Dear Mr. Marple:

Your letter of October 19th, addressed to the Publicity
Depastment of the University of Kensas, has been referred
to me for reply, ee
with Dr. Naismith.

I am enclosing some biographical material conserning
Pr. Neismith, end also a statement that I made at the

time of his death.

I would also like to refer you to a book written by

- dames Naismith entitled “Basketball - Its Origin and
selene. published by the Association Press, 547
Medison Avenue, New York City. I am sure you would find
much valuable mterial in this book for your article.

I have hanging in my office a framed
copy of the original rules of basketball as written and
signed Dr. Neismith in 1891. I am sorry thet we do.
not have in this office a photograph of Dr. Naismith.
which we could send you, but I have asked our sports
pbliaity direter to sant you int he bee evediabie.

ee is anything further that we can send you
= a pleasure t hear from you.

Very sincerely yours,

~

. Director of Physical Education,
FCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.
inc.