This letter was written on May 1, 1939 to "Geo" from William H. Ball (Springfield College class of 1891). He lists some of the honorary degrees James Naismith received. At the end he notes that he will be at Silver Bay (New York) in ten days. William Ball was a classmate of Dr. Naismith at Springfield College, then the YMCA Training School, graduating with Naismith in 1891. William Ball also acted for many years as the Alumni contact for the Class of 1891. It is therefore believed that the Geo address is George Draper, who was the Alumni Director for Springfield College for many years. To learn more about Dr. James Naismith, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/645 For more information on William Henry Ball, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/722
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