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November 2008 Catalogue  >  Sports  >  The Dr. James Naismith Collection

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Lot 374: James Naismith Documents Pertaining To His Will, Estate, and Funeral (3 signed)

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 
Reserve: $1,000.00
Winning Bid: $1,210.00
Price Realized: $1,445.95
Auction Date:11/22/2008 9:00 PM EST

Notes: Lot includes (A) List of items in Naismith’s home with typed and handwritten notes, signed by Naismith and dated 12-17-37. (B) Typed will giving away his possessions and money, dated 1917 and signed by Naismith. (C) Typed list of possessions and who should receive them signed “J. Naismith.” (D-G) Four typed speeches from his funeral. (H) Telegram sent to his daughter to notify her that he passed away. (I-J) Two other typed lists (unsigned). (K-N) Four funeral programs from 1939. (O) Copy for Naismith’s will (unsigned). (P) Letter sent to his daughter to finalize the will.

Condition: Very Good to Excellent. All of the signatures are bold.

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