Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: C, 1942-1946. A-71, folder 289. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

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The Commonwealth of Massachuetts Department of Correction State House, Boston

[REFORMATORY FOR WOMEN MAY 21, 1943 FRAMINGHAM red stamp]

May 20, 1943

Miriam Van Waters, Supt. Reformatory for Women Framingham, Massachusetts

Dear Dr. Van Waters:

Re: Mary R. Cronin RW#16324

I am hereby rescinding indenture papers, in the case of the above-named woman, without prejudice.

Sincerely yours,

Arthur T. Lyman [signature] Arthur T. Lyman Commissioner

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Dr. Van Waters :

Com. Lyman wished a copy of Ind. paper of 2/24/43 sent to his office -- and new papers as of today. He took [Med?] with him.

M. Cavanah 6/2/43

[black pen EMH Get Miss Cronin's signature as June 2nd.]

June 17, 1943

Commissioner Arthur T. Lyman, Department of Correction, State House, Boston, Mass.

My dear Commissioner Lyman:

As requested on your last visit to the institution, we are submitting a new set of indenture papers, with medical report, in the case of Mary R. Cronin, R. W. 16324.

Respectfully yours,

Superintendent.

MVW/K

January 10, 1944

Commissioner Arthur T. Lyman, Department of Correction, State House, Boston, Mass.

My dear Commissioner Lyman :

Re: Mary Cronin R. W. 16324

Mary was indentured to R. W. March 12, 1943, and has sincethat time been continuously employed in our library.

She recently secured more remunerative employment at the Babson Company at Wellesley in a clerical capacity.

I write to ask permission for her to marry Mr. Francis O'Bryan, 70 Arlington St., Framingham, mechanic. They do not plan an immediate marriage, but I recommend that permission be given, if you approve.

Respectfully,

Superintendent.

MVW/K

MARY CRONIN #16324

March 12, 1943 Mary released on indenture to work atthe R. W. as librarian.

July 12, 1943 Maryseems to try, but she has a very unfortunate way of antagonizing co-workers who d o not trust her.

9/15/43 During the summer Mary has incurred many bills for sheets dress material and other items, and also for Victoria Lefebvre to do dressmaking for her, which she promised to pay for. Payment has not been forthcoming.

12/26/43 Mary left employment at library in R.W. and went to her home 81 College Avenue, Medford, to seek own employment.

1/10/44 Letter to Commissioner Lyman asking for permission for Mary to marry Francis O'Bryan 70 Arlington St., Framingham, and to continue work at the Babson Company in Wellesely

1/12/44 Answer from Com. Lyman saying he agrees to this plan.