Letter to Naismith from Draper (December 12, 1934)
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George O. Draper, Springfield College’s alumni secretary, wrote this letter to James A. Naismith on December 12, 1934. Draper invites Naismith to attend the 1935 Commencement, which marked the college's fiftieth anniversary. He also asks if Naismith can either attend Alumni Day (held on February 22, 1935) or send a letter about his early basketball experiences for them to read on WBZA, the National Broadcasting Station in Springfield. To learn more about Dr. James Naismith, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/645
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