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Dr. Naismith in one of many publicity photos taken by University photographer and good friend, Duke D’Ambra, 1932?

Letter from Dr. Naismith to Chancellor Frank Strong, Dec. 19, 1914. Naismith then serving as President of the Society of Directors of Physical Education in Colleges.

Dr. Naismith wrote speeches, essays and articles on a variety of topics including the interrelation of high school and college athletics, swimming, and the development of character through athletics. Here is an example of one of his publications.

Dr. Naismith kept careful records concerning the physical development of students at KU. This sheet shows detailed measurements of arms, legs, shoulders, etc.

McGill University football team, including James Naismith (back row, far right)

McGill University senior football team, including James Naismith (seated, far left)
Photograph, print mounted on card
Inscribed verso with players’ names, including J. Naismith, Arts 88.
Accession: 0000-0090.04.27 Department of Physical…

The father of basketball with the father of basketball coaching, Phog Allen. Photo taken in 1932 by Duke D’Ambra

James Naismith, Director of Gymnasium
Inscribed on recto in pen and ink: Dr. James Naismith / Director of Gymnasium / 1883-93 [sic]
Imprint on recto: Geo H. Van Norman, 310 Main Street, Springfield, Massachusetts.

Interior of the gymnasium at Burnside Hall, McGill University
Photograph, print mounted on card

McGill University football team, including James Naismith (middle row, far right)
Inscribed verso in pen and ink: MCGILL FOOTBALL TEAM which played against VARSITY in TORONTO, November 7th, 1885.
Inscribed verso with players names, including James…