Mike Fleischer, who was president of the U. of Chicago Folklore Society and the behind the first University of Chicago Folk Festival in 1961, has passed away while on vacation with his wife in the Virgin Islands---of congestive heart failure. Mike was host of "Treasures From The Isles" radio show on WDCB in the Chicago area.

I just got this notice from Dave Humphreys. My condolences go out to Mike's wife and family. The festival he started is still going strong. It's the most traditional festival in the USA---my personal favorite and the place where I always recharged my bateries.

Mike, thank you.

Art Thieme