Letter from James L. Fisher to Dr. Armin Mruck

UUUl MW !L FOR ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT OF EDUCATION September 26, 1976 Dr. Amin Ik Mruck Department of History Towson State University j- V;r! , **u . J bl on/, Dear Amin: Although I’-,-, in the process of experiencing the excitem nt and anxiet of a new position, from time to time, I am caught up in a wave of nos¬ talgia about Towson. Truly the years there were rich for me and. t. ay will undoubtedly continue to be special for the remainder of . life. And among those to whom I feel deeply indebted is you — for your counsel, your support — you presence. I vividly remember шу first years at Towson, Oh, the problems and tie prospects! Frankly, at times, I thought the problems, the state, the morale, the protests would be insurmountable, I used to think, "How are we ever to get serious about the serious business of education?1* And of course I thought occasionally, "Why did I ever leave a tenured professorship at Illinois?" but through it all, no matter what, you were always there — warm, quietly firm wise and reassuring — always attend¬ ing to the problems and at the same time advancing the prospects. I do not have the words, Axmin, to tell you of my respect and affection and gratitude. To me, you epitomize what a teacher, scholar, and man ouCuiv- ae ana, ina^^d, j-~>a tnaf lew line u, are с л near - , soul, and~m±*nd of higher education. ~ — * I thank you, Armin. It was a privilege to be in your company. Sincerely, Suiies 530/600, One Dupont.C.rcie, Washington, 0. C. 20036, Telephone 2Q2— 659-3o20