Greer Garson

Re “Academy Award-Winning Actress Greer Garson Dies,” April 7:

It was my great fortune to run into Greer Garson in a Beverly Hills pharmacy several years after she retired to live in Texas with her husband, Buddy Fogelson. Aware of most stars’ penchant for privacy, I debated speaking, but finally blurted out, “Miss Garson, to me you will always be Mrs. Miniver.”

She graciously acknowledged the compliment and chatted with me for several minutes, telling me she was in Hollywood to do a “Love Boat” episode. She described it as “a bit of fluff, really, but they treat me so nicely.”

She broke off suddenly, glanced at her watch and apologized profusely for having to say goodbye. Her parting words to me were, “Buddy always says I talk too much.” Not nearly enough, Mrs. Miniver, not nearly enough.

SHEILA T. BANGS

Palm Desert

* Your obituary on Garson was very good and did justice to a person who was revered in this country as a symbol of grace and charm in the face of adversity. Because of her role in “Mrs. Miniver,” she also had much to do with cementing the resolve of the United States in entering World War II on the side of the Allies.

RICHARD P. COTE

Fullerton

* The story on the death of Garson contained an error.

The Greer Garson Theatre is not at the University of New Mexico. It is at the College of Santa Fe, in Santa Fe, N.M. Miss Garson also contributed, in 1990, $3 million to build the Garson Communications Center and Studios, a professional sound stage and academic facility on the campus of the College of Santa Fe.

While we are proud to have two magnificent structures on campus bearing Garson’s name, it is also important to note that our library is named for Miss Garson’s husband, Col. E.E. “Buddy” Fogelson. Greer and Buddy Fogelson were 35-year supporters of the College of Santa Fe.

It’s disappointing that your story failed to accurately recognize these important contributions.

JANET WISE

Director of Public Relations

The College of Santa Fe