Inventor of Basketball gets scholastic recognition (April 12, 1939)
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This two page document has a photograph of Naismith on the platform at the Presbyterian College Convocation, articles titled "Honorary degrees conferred," "Inventor of Basketball gets scholastic recognition, Presbyterian College here confers degree of D.D. on Rev. Dr. J. Naismith," and "Library societies in joint session." On the second page there is an article titled "Library work attracts mainly women," and the continuation of the previous page's articles. To learn more about Dr. James Naismith, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/645. According to donor, this item came from a scrapbook at McGill University. To learn more and find the original, visit McGill University Archives: http://www.mcgill.ca/library/branches/mua
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According to donor, this item came from a scrapbook at McGill University. To learn more and find the original, visit McGill University Archives: http://www.mcgill.ca/library/branches/mua
