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

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

Photo is from the KU University Archives, Naismith Biographical file, and is undated.

Dr. Naismith with his grandsons

Dr. Naismith with the KU Women’s Athletic Association basketball team, ca. 1922

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.

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 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…

McGill University football team, including James Naismith (middle row, far right). Inscribed on verso: #25 McGill Football Team, which played against Varsity in Toronto, November 7th, 1885