Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: B, 1943-1944. A-71, folder 274. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

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Mrs Esther Wells 1/13/43 22 So. Hunt Ave Boston, Mass.

REFORMATORY FOR WOMEN JAN 14 1943 FRAMINGHAM

Dear Miss Van Waters:

Would you please let me know what your plans in regards to my daughter Barbara Brown is?

I have before me one of your letters, dated Dec. 17. 1940 in which you state as follows: "Barbara will be on parole, and is anticipating that she will be able to prepare herself for a

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good job later one, and in something that will not be too hard for her."

This letter was sent during the time I was apprehensive as to whether she should spend the last of her money on this course.

None of these statements by you have seemed to take place. I am very puzzled as to what happened to them.

Barbara at present has neither parole or position all she seems to to have

is a certificate from a school.

She is still living on the charity of people up there, and has no money at all left now.

I think any one will agree with me, when I say that there is no better time for Barbara to take her place in the world then right now. She may never have the chance again then there is right now, to put the education that she spent all her money on, and that you

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people wanted so much for her to have.

I think it would be a Christian charity if you followed out the statements made in this letter.

I have not told Barbara of my intentions of writing you, and I hope it will cause her no unpleasantness.

Respectfully, Mrs Esther Wells.

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January 18, 1943

Mrs. Esther Wells, 22 South Huntington Ave., Boston, Mass.

My dear Mrs. Wells:

Thank you very much for your letter of January 13th concerning plans for your daughter, Barbara.

I appreciate your anxiety for your daughter's welfare. I can only say that she appears to be making progress. Whatever is done is guided by the advice of the physician Dr. I. Paley Rak, and by that of the Parole Board. If you have any suggestions as to a better plan I would suggest that you take them up with Mr. Lurie, Chairman of the Board of Parole.

Sincerely yours,

Superintendent.

MVW/K

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Dr. Pavenstadt -

This refers to Barbara Brown, who is living in Dr. Van Waters' home, under parole conditions. Dr. Rak said she had multiple sclerosis, which explains the reference to her being "somewhat sheltered", which was his suggestion. Could you re-examine and send a report as to your opinion about future treatment.

M.V.W. 1/25/43

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