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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asleep on my fur [muff].

She has adjusted herself very well and seems happy. I feed her a dish of [pablum?] every morning when I get up, and salmon or a raw egg in the evening before I go to work. Is this a good diet? I have not given her any olive oil yet. I imagine she needs only a few drops every other day. I have a small comb

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for her too.

It is nice to have her and I am so grateful that you thought of me when you decided to find another home for her.,

I have been quite well and I hope you and your mother are well also. Please give my regards to Miss [Groen] and of course Miss O'Keefe and Miss Kelley.

My fur jacket is now all paid

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for and I can begin to save again. It is like a milestone to me - the jacket. Do you remember and I told you it was one of my ambitions to own a [ch?] jacket.

I must close now and go to bed.

Please write if you have the chance.

Respectfully Barbara

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File - 30 Commonwealth Ave Boston Dec. 7, 1943

Dear Dr. Van Waters

Just a short note to tell you Hilda is fine and healthy. I have been busy Xmas shopping and you know how I love to shop. I wish I could do yours for you. It is wonderful to be able to buy things one wants for others.

Dr. Pavenstedt was in the Oval Room Thanksgiving night. I was very surprised to see her there.

There is a young nurse living in this house who I have become friendly with and we are very harmonious. She also works nights. If all goes well and it is agreeable to Miss Kelly + P.B. we plan to take a small apt., if we can find one, the first of the year.

Do you still publish [Harmony?] News. I would like to receive it and keep posted. May I subscribe?

I must rush to work now. Please write soon. I look forward to your letters so much.

Respectfully-Barbara

Jan 18, 1944

REFORMATORY FOR WOMEN JAN 20 1944 FRAMINGHAM [stamp]

Dear Dr. Van Waters,

I'm sorry to be so long in answering your lovely letter. I have moved since Christmas, as Miss Kelley has probably told you, and it seems that I am going a mile a minute accomplishing nothing.

The palce I moved to already had two dogs and from the first day Hilda and the dogs were enemies. They are [rusty?] little dogs. So I had to take Hilda to my aunt Ruth's in Brookline to live. She has a lovely big yard and Hilda is very happy there. My aunt is crazy about her, and I see her once or twice a week. I really miss her so much though.

I am still having a barrell of trouble with my teeth. Today I had one whole side of my jaw op-