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