Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: C-Cl, 1932-1970. A-71, folder 278. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge,

(6 her. Now Dr. just take time to this over. I don't like enemies I have not one at this time of life. I ask Dr. to help me on my eyes at M. G. H. and help me to go home to my poor husband just read his enclosed letter to prove he has glaucoma. I really can't get home to quick to help him to go to M. G. H. also, now this is best part so to make Dr. happy, and I will take oath by Dr. to keep it. I will write a nice rite up + put it in your favorite newspaper or [your?] before that how long I was here + always found perfect harmony + the good things did for us to

(7 make us happy on all holidays + last Xmas. I tho't that there was no end of Xmas gifts to us + did not see one student in tears. + I shall on promise write to Dr. once every mo. and sign my pledge to Dr.

Please think this over let me kno I am praying + have prayed so much to go to my husband my only 1st man that entered my heart. so good Luck to Dr.

Virginia Calman

I'll extend report more in newspaper my husband will help me on this. an ocean of Love to Dr.

P.S.

I will never hurt Dr in no way. I will stand by you Dr. Always.

Feb 26, 1951 [?] Thank you

Dear Dr. Van Waters,

My parole is finally over. Isn't that wonderful? After four long years I can really say I've made it.

I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me while I was at Framingham but I'm so proud that I didn't let you down.

I remember the day I left you told me it was really goodbye, you knew I wouldn't be coming back.

I'm so happy that I didn't disapoint you. I was terrified of going before the parole board that day four years ago but you were there to lend me some of your courage which I needed

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so badly.

I want you to know that Mrs. Flynn, my paraole officer, took over where you left off. She was always there when I needed her with faith and understanding. I owe both you women a deep debt of gratitude. I shall always thank God she was my parole officer for a more understanding person the she and yourself never lived. You are both wonderful women and I am proud to have been associated with you

Sincerely yours, Hilda Camille 167 New Boston Rd. East Fairhaven, Mass.

P.S. Say hello to Susan and Ralphie for me and also to their mother. God bless you all for the wonderful work you are doing.