August 28, 1944.

Cpi. Reginald A. Pearman, 51566530,
756 Med. San. Co.,

APO 170, c/o P.M.,

New York, Ne.

Dear Corporal Pearman:

I am happy that you are interested in the University of

Kansas. For five summers I taught at Springfield College in Spring-
field, Mass. The Boston University had their sumer school work

at Springfield College during the time that I was there. I remember
most pleasantly Dean Eaton of the School of Education. We had many
pleasant visits together. Mrs. Eaton was one of the loveliest women
that I ever met. She was blind due to some operation, apparently
severing of the optic nerve. She was one of the Byrds from Virginia.

Yes, Dre Naismith was a grand gentleman. He and Alonzo
Stagg graduated from Springfield College in 1891. Both were ministers
and highly intellectual. Dr. Naismith passed away on November 26,
1939, at his Lawrence, Kansas, home. Dr. Naismith had served the
University honorably and well since 1898.

We are sending you a copy of our bulletin prepared for majors
in Physicel Education, and also a mimeographed copy of programs of
graduate study in Education, which I hope will be of some interest to

youe \

Trusting that you will see fit to honor us with your presence,
I am

Very sincerely yours,

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

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