Sold For $4,886
*Includes Buyers Premium
Unsigned handwritten manuscript in pencil by James Naismith, one page, 8.5 x 11, no date. Naismith jots down some thoughts on basketball in public schools, and its suitable role in childhood development. In part: "I am very frequently asked if Basketball is suitable for public schools & I was asked…if I would not write an article saying that it was not suitable for rural schools. I immediately answered that I could not do so as I believe it has many qualities suited to children who get a physical development from doing chores & working as they get older. Basketball gives them the development of accuracy, poise & erect carriage. This summer while passing a country school my attention was arrested by the number of children playing in the yard—on enquiry I found that three schools had met for a basketball tournament and all the students seemed to be healthily enjoying themselves. On motoring across country it is always a satisfaction to see a pair of goals in the school yard." In very good condition, with toning and rough edges, slightly affecting the text.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. James Naismith, Heritage Auctions, December 15, 2006; accompanied by a letter of provenance from his granddaughter, Hellen Carpenter.
This item is Pre-Certified by PSA/DNA
Buy a third-party letter of authenticity for
(inquire for price)
*This item has been pre-certified by a trusted third-party authentication service, and by placing a bid on this item, you agree to accept the opinion of this authentication service. If you wish to have an opinion rendered by a different authenticator of your choosing, you must do so prior to your placing of any bid. RR Auction is not responsible for differing opinions submitted 30 days after the date of the sale.
