Miss Gerstenberger:
‘

Waterneth *

I have learned the address of the two Nesmith children that
you do not have. One is Mrs. George Be Stanley, 1043 Berkley,
Pueblo, Colorado. The other is Jack Nesmith and his address is Ford
Garage, Tonganoxie, Kansase Mrse Stanley's name before her marriage
was Margaret Nesmith. This will enable you to write to Mr. John T.
Doyle of the American Sports Publishing Company, New York, to give him
the new addressese Also, write to Jack Nesmith and Mrs. Stanley in
my name and tell them that books had been sent them but had been re-
turned because of lack of an address. Thank you.

Dre Allen

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December 2, 1940

« George Be Stanley
S Berkley
Pueblo, Colorado
Dear Urs. Stanley:
A copy of the Spalding Basketball Guide,
which carried a story of Dr. James “Naisnith, was sent

_ %o each member of the Naismith family by Mre John Doyle,
Editor, American Sports Publishing Company, New Yorke

Mere Doyle advises us that the copy addressed
te you was returned. “© have now secured the above
adéress for you and heve forwarded it to Ure Doyles

- We trust you will receive your copy of the
Guide within a short times

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation
Varsity Basketball Coach |

FCAslg

 
 

Mr John Naismith
e/o Ford Garage
Tonganoxi¢e, Kansas

Dear lire Naigni ths

A copy of the Spalding Basketball Guide,
which carried a story of Dre James Mmismith, was sent
to each member of the Naismith family by Mre John Doyle,
Editor, American Sports Publishing Company, New Yorke

Mre Deyle advises us that the copy addressed
_ to you was returned. We have now secured the above
varesatc lend shorter ie insu cs ei Doylee

Wo trust you will reseive your cory of the
Guide within a short timese

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation
Varsity Basketball Coach

MAslg

 
 

November 15, 1940

lirse Florence Naismith

_ Housemother, Sigm Phi Epsilon
University of Nebraska

Linvoln, Nebraska

4 ‘seup'et the Renkin ewetinth tito, which
dives & ahaey. 4k tc: aad Ma, wae: donk te neh
member of the Naienith family by lr. Jom Doyle, Editor,

4merican Sports Publishing Company, New Yorks You have
: probably received your copy by this times

Mire Doyle tells us that two copies of the Guide
were returneds one addressed to lirse George Bs Stanley,
Orday, Colorado, was returned and marked “moved left no
address", and the other was addressed to Ure John Edwin
Naismith, ¢/o Western Inspection Cos, Tallomy Building,
Topele, Kansas and was returned and marked "tnclaimede

We would appreciate it very much if you could
give us the correct eddresses for lirs. George By Stanley
and Mr. John Edwin Neiemithe The Aluwani Association here
cannot furnish us with addresses other than the ones usede

Sincerely yourss.

piventer of tisesen! Edueation end Recreation
Varsity Basketball coach

 
Dr. Allen:

I called the Alumni office and found the
following address for Mr. John BE, Naismith:

Universal Adjustment & ee COs
212 “We 6th Ste
Topeka, Kansas

The Alumni office gave Ordway, Coloe as the

address for Mrs. Geoe Be Stanley, and that

is the same address we gave Mre Doylee
Perhaps we could write Mrs. Florence Naismith
or one of the children for Mrs. Stanley's
addresse

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AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING CO.
19 BEEKMAN STREET * NEW YORK

 

November 4, 1940,

Dr. Forrest C. Alien
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas.

Dear Sir:

We sent copies of the Basketball Guide to the
Naismith Family and two were returned. The book addressed
to Mrs. George B. Stanley, Ordway, Colorado, was returned
and marked,"moved left no address", The book addressed
to Mr. John Edwin Naismith, c/o Western Inspection Co.,
Walloway Bldg., Topeka, Kansas, Tais—beek was marked
"Inclaimed",

Will you kindly let us have their correct address
by return mail,

Thank you.

Yours very truly,

AMERICAN SPORTS PUBLISHING CO,

 
OHIO UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
ATHENS, OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF GERMAN

July 22, 1940

Dear Dr. Allen,

Thank you very much indeed for your kindness in forwarding the
excellent glossy print. I trust the editors can use it in their make-up.
~ I have not yet mailed it since I am waiting for glossy prints for
reproduction from the Alumni office of some scenes in the life of Dr.
Naismith to accompany this one of yourself. The material is not scheduled
much before November so I may have your print in my hands longer than you
like. I have offered to pay for the other prints. Might I pay you for this
also? Then I would have it for use in a Saturday Evening Post or other
article which I should like to write sometime since I feel that this
brief sketch to appear in the Christian Herald is not the only piece I
have in my system, on the subject of Dr. Naismith and basketball. (I may
be wrong of course.) In any event, I am grateful for the use of the
picture.

Cordially yours,

M. Whitcomb Hess

(Mrs. John A. Hess)
 

Excerpts from Paul Moritz's Letters

"..., The students herve a megnificent spirit. Despite the constant
threat of air raids and the difficulties snd inadequacies of their
life, they go along in a calm, determined, end often enthusiastic man=-
ner which puts to sheme some of our American student's attitudes.”

"yinter clothing is brdly needed. Buildings «re usually in the open,
Chinese style and without heat. In seme cases they sre built on

stilts in the middle of a leke (Kwangsi University)."_

"The old. temples of Chinn have been taken over in some of the centers -
and ara being given new life. Sometimes one finds devout Chinese wor-
shipping grinning Buddhas, while in .the same room, rt the sem time, |
Classes are being held, and modern scientific terris mingle with the

heavy odor of incense." U7 ee eae ONE ES. CIb SE Seok. ee

*

"Dormitories are very crowded -and clean, although bats flit through
the open woodwork cerving (for temples slso serve as dormitories in -~

"athletic equipment is woefully insdequ: te. ‘One university of nearly :
1000 students :has one bnskct. ball and no other equipment. Tennis balls
are $20.00 a piece, other things sf compardble price. ‘Less: important”
then other needs, these things are still very important, for with so
little lcisure timc Chinese students must use their tine well."

"The health of students is very poor. «at Fukicn University 8 out of
ten students hed malaric, end et other schools the percentage was el-
most 9s gre:t. Dysentary is very ¢2mon, “s are verious types of
fever. Surgicnl cases may mean denta, although now doctors can be
found in most communities.” :

"China! exotic land of enchantment! Of prgodas, philosophers, moun-
teins,--and basketball. Any treveller in wer-torn Chine cannot fail
t> be impressed with the widesprecd populsrity of the geme. The basket-
bell goal, in fact, has become an elmost essential feature of the
Chinese lnndscape--cven more common than prgodas, Schools, colloges,
hospitels, army camps, play grounds, everywhere, the squere backboard
resrs ngeinst the sky--for sll courts «re out of doorsscsece ;
"Rach time when in some smli villese, stumbling through narrow
crooked streets, we h.open upon a spirited gare, as I hear the frmilicr
shouts end enlls delivered in # strange tongue, IT realize keenly again
how widoly the game hes spread in the short span of e generation since
Dr. Neismith invented it. Sach tire, I thrill with the thought that
this quite, unassuming ecntlemsn has given the world s game which from
all indications will continue to increase in populerity end influence...
"So, with each new villsge snd its besketbnll game or games, in
thought I bow to Dr. Naismith. It's tonly » game'. But it bids fair
to be recognized ns one of the great contributions of the modern agel”

"Fellowship groups ere springing up spontancously in which Christien
students meot in worship end meditrtion. There is nothing unrealistic
in such groups. When at any moment the eir reid slerm may sound, one
is constrained to say something which will not sound foolish upon re-
flection in a dugout." (¢ontinued on back)
"T thanked the gener:l for his courtesy. He pushed cside my tinnks,
and asked me to thank Americon students for their aid to China. "We
look to Americnr os our best friend't, he told me; then with with = bovw--
he had to remein within the inner wall--he ushered me pest the Chinese

sentry. "

"All the girls sresent es clrerdy worked tuelve. hours. +..The; hed come
directly to the meeting, end did cach night vithout supper.... They
mre usually the solc- support of thoir, femiliscs, snd wages ever sge.
ebout 312,00 2 month (one dollar gold). ‘This was their only organiza-
tion. Unions are illegal... The; com. to these Peek et: scoretely.
Next veek's mecting is to discuss 'H.rrirge Probl '~-one of thcir
nejor interests I was told. Ninety pereent will jn be «ble to
merry. Most will di pefore thirty.” ;

"All of your spare energy should be put in to the FiSSF.this yoar

in the region, both for its veolue to China cnd to kecp. Ams rican stu-
dents from becoming so completely sbsorbca in the European situs tion
thet they forget the lesson. of.the Far EAS te cs '

"Best of luck in your drive. ‘The help mu st not stop now"
FAR EASTERN STUDENT SERVICE FUND DRIVE
7 , May 7--8, 1940

Steering Committee: Chairmen of Committees:
Alice Ann Jones=-Co-chairman Publicity--Maurine Mong
Charles Wright--Co-chairman Special iducation--Hd Wiles
Prof. Henry Werner Tag Day--Bob McKay

Prof. GW. Bradshaw Bowl-of=-Rice Supper-- |
Bob McKay Don DeFord .
Maurine Mong Special untertainment--

Leo Johnstone

April 18, 1940

Dear Faculty Member:

An important and far-reaching challenge faces the faculty and
students of American colleges and universities.

In the Far East the right to an education is being seriously
threatened by 5 totalitarian power, determined to wipe out the
last outposts of freedom end libernlism of « erent ne tion--the
few remaining colleges of Chinas

In this nation of four hundred million people, thirty thousend
students rre struggling desperxtely for the right to seek the
truth. As 2 result of conditions existing in the world today,
this small bend of courngeous young men and women can look
only to America for aid.

This campaign is not an ordinary finencinl drive--it is much
more than appesl for funds. It is sn opportunity for sil those
who belicve in and love freedom and democracy to place their con-
tributions where they will be used in the best possible manner

to further the cause of libcralism and democracye

The drive will be conducted on May "th and 8th, and will consist
of a Bowl-of-Rice Supper and Tag Day. Dr. T.4. Koo will speak
here Tues., May 8th, snd the film "The 400 Million" will be
shown on one of these two dotes.

This drive is deserving of the support of the entire faculty.
We urge your cooperntion in making this movement a SUCCESS.

Very sincerely yours, Dene
i ee Alice Ann Jones
Co-chairmean Co-chairman

  
Dre James Naismith was born in Altmonte, Canada, on November

— lie died at Lawrence, Kensas, on Wovenber 28, 19396

, Drs Naiendth became  meber of the Physteal Ecuoation faculty
at the University of Kansas in 2098, and retired fron active teaching duty
in 1987. ooh
Dr

“up a book for Mrs Naismith--and Mrs Dawes, too, if.

oe she wishes--when published. We shall keep your

letter against the time the book will be ready. _
My time with the american Sports is practically
game, as I came with the

best wishes for you all-

 
 

Decauber 7, 1939—

Mire Ee Se liekey,
Basketball Coach,
Creighton University,
Gmaha, Nebraskne
Dear Eddies

Your message of sympathy coneerning the death of
Dre laismith has been received, and I have sent « copy to
each one of his sons and daughters. I Imow they will
appreciate your thoughtfulmess,.

With best wishes, I an

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
FOASAH Varsity Basketball Coaches

 
 

WESTERN UNION

Omaha, Nebraska
December 2, 1939

Dr. Forrest C. Allen,
Lawrence, Kansase

Creighton University and the basketball squad
join me in expressing sympathy to those who have been so
closely associated with Dr. James Naismithe We shall all
experience a great loss but will forever be thankful for

his promotion and leadership in a great game.

Eddie Hickey, BasketballCoach,
Creighton Universitye

 
 

December 7, 1939«

Mire Pierce Works,

630 Alta Drive,

Beverly "ills, Califormiae
Dear "Caddy":

Your letter of lovember 29th has been received,
and I have sent a copy of it to each of Dr. leismith's
sons end daughters. I imow they will appreciate your
thoughtfuimess in writinge We shall all greatly miss
Dre Vaismithe

With kindest personal regards, I an

Very sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation
FCAsAN Varsity Basketball Coache

 
Pierce Works
630 Alta Drive

Poeverly Hills

November 29, 1939

Dr. F. C. Allen,
Director of Athletics,
Kansas University,
Lawrence, Kansas.

My dear Dr. Allen:

It is with the deepest regret that
I have learned of the passing of Dr. Naismith.
If it is at all feasible, I would appreciate
it tremendously if you would express my sympathy
to the surviving members of his family. It
goes without saying that his loss will be deeply
mourned by all who have had any connection with
the fine game which he devised.

With kindest personal regards to your
good self, I remain

Sincerely,

Voi

 
 

November 18, 1959+

Dre James leisnith,
Bell Memorial Hospital,
‘Kensas City, Kansase

Dear Dr. Naieniths

ses ie i els Ws ok es
hospital, but I hope that you are getting along nicely
end will be out in @ short times

We think of you often, and will be clad when
we can see you agains

With every good wish, I an

Sincerely yours,

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
FCAsAH Varsity Basketball Coache

 
 

November 9, 1959

Dre James Naismith,
1515 thiversity Drive,

Lawrence, TANERDe | ,
Dear Dre Naismith;

We missed you at the Sasnak dinner meeting a few weelss
ago when lire Steong Himen gave our majors a very instructive
and interesting talk on what they may expect when they enter
the teashing fielde We are sorry thet you could not be with

fam sending this note just to remind you of ‘the dates
in Kanses City in March which I sent to you in my previous
letters Ulon't fail to put these on your calendar. We are
 eounting on yous .

meagan . a Ve

Director of Physical Education and Recreation,
Varsity Basketball Coaches

PCAsm

 
    

4 a Tuos. P. HENRY, VICE-CHAIRMAN L. J. TABER, SECRETARY-TREASURER
PRESIDENT, AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION MASTER. THE NATIONAL GRANGE

 

 

CHESTER H. GRAY
DIRECTOR

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Py ee ae
vey 3 _ rails roses suome January 16, 1939

pr

Professor L. N. Flint, Head

Department of Journalism

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas ~

Dear Professor Flint:

K. U. broke into the Roto Gravure Section of the Wash-
ington Sunday Star yesterday in a big way as witness

the enclosed. On the theory that this partioular use

of the pictures would not otherwise reach the University,
I am sending the pages to you.

As one who had very helpful and pleasant association with
Dr. Naismith some 30 years ago I eam more than delighted to
see him get this nation=wide recognition for his fine
contribution to college sports.

I am still hoping that the time will come when I can drop
in at Lawrence during the collegiate year.

With kind personal regards, I am

Yours cordially, —

EM: ES Assistant Director.

COOPERATION

 

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February 20, 1940.

lite Je Ee Naismith,
1347 Winfield Ste,
Topelm, Kansases

Deer Jacks

 

Very sincerely yours,

: Tirector of Physical Education and Recreation,
POLsAH Varsity Basketball Coache

 
Dr. R. TAIT MCKENZIE
2014 PINE STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

December 12, 1956

Dear Allen:
I thought you might be
interested in this clipping.

Sincerely yours,

THT Nea

 
 

 

Nove 9, 1940

Mrse Florence Naismith, Housemother, Sigma Phi Epsilon,
University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Mrse Thomas L, Law ~ 1006 Forrest Ste, Topeka

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Mr. John Edwin Naismith = Uaiversal Adjustment and A. art
inspeetion-Company, 212-We-6th-Street;—Topeka,

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. 2, 1959

Dre Forrest ¢. Allen,
Lawrente, Tensase

join me in expressing sympathy te those who have been so
- @losely assosiated with Dr, Janos Naisuith, We shalk all
experience a great loss but will forever be thankful for
his promotion and leadership in a greet gamee
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Moree Yorks

650 Alta Drive

Beverly Iilis

Novenber 29, 1939

 

we See Se eet Fa

TMth Iindest personal regards to your good self, I remain

(signed) PLerve “Joris
 

Two Ancestties

The late Dr.’ James Naismith holding the
original basketball, compares it with the mod-
ern ball held in the hands of Dr. Forrest C.
“Phog” Allen. Bob Allen, son of Phog and
one of the mainstays of this years’ varsity team,
forms the background for the ‘old and the

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