Towson University Special Collections and University Archives

Robert L. Caret was President of Towson University from 2003 to 2011. This collection which dates from 2003 to 2006 contains correspondence to and from Caret during this period of time.

Joseph W. Cox was acting President of Towson State University from 1978 to 1979. These records are comprised of correspondence to and from Cox during his tenure.

James Lee Fisher was president of Towson State College/Towson State University from 1969-1978. These records which date from 1969-1979 are composed of correspondence, various school reports, documents filed according to subjects created by the originator -- either Fisher or his assistants, transcripts of speeches and radio broadcasts, articles and publications authored by Fisher, and photographs.

Dr. Earle Taylor Hawkins was President of the State Teacher's College at Towson (and then Towson State College) from 1947 to 1969. These records which date from 1920 to 1972 are composed of correspondence both to and from Hawkins, reports, newsletters, and committee notes, notes and transcriptions for speeches and radio programs, various awards and honors given to Hawkins, conference material, personal items, and documents related to organizations outside Towson to which Hawkins belonged.

Dan L. Jones was appointed as "Acting Interim President" of Towson University from 2002 to 2003 following Mark L. Perkins resignation. These records contain Jones’ resume, biography, articles about and by him in the University’s Recommended Reading publication, as well as scripts and schedules for the opening of Unitas Stadium and the Field House.

McFadden Alexander Newell served as the first Principal of the Maryland State Normal School from 1866 to 1890. These records which date from 1889 to 1977 are composed of Newell’s publications, tributes, biographies, and correspondence.

Mark L. Perkins was president of Towson University from 2001-2002. These records include information about his work before he arrived at Towson, correspondence from Perkins and associates, publications, inauguration materials, materials relating to his resignation, and a number of photographs.

Elijah Barrett Prettyman was the second principal at the Maryland State Normal School from 1890 until 1905. These records which date from 1890 to 1905 are composed of Newell’s publications, tributes, biographies, and correspondence.

Sarah Elizabeth Richmond was the first female President of the Maryland State Teachers’ Association, and the first female Principal of the Maryland State Normal School. These records which date from 1860 to 1937 are composed of Sarah Richmond’s personal items, biographies, reports, speeches, correspondence, and memorials.