Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: Co-Cz, 1935-1971. A-71, folder 279. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge,

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December 5, 1946

Mrs. Mary Connolly Main Street Box 167 Sherborn, Mass.

Dear Mary:

It is more heartening for me to write you at this time. I do wish to congratulate you upon your success. You have completed your Indenture and need not write me a report any more.

I would like to hear from you once in a while and do hope you have a pleasant Christmas Day.

Sincerely yours,

Miriam Van Waters Superintendent

MVW/agm

4 Munroe St., Beverly, Mass.

July 3 '35

Dear Friend,

I meant to write you before now, as I promised to, but something always seemed to turn up just as I would plan to pen a few lines.

Needless to say I am serenely happy at home with my mother and brother and I hope that in the future I may be able to forget that I was separated from them. It was a nightmare for us all and it is easier to think of more pleasant things.

[right page] II. I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your kindness, - You see, Mrs. Van Waters, the two hours spent each week in your biography class were something that I looked forward to. Something that could almost make me forget where I was.

I wish you ever success in your very interesting work, and you are kindness itself to the girls, those humane things which you do out of your own goodness of heart for those less fortunate than yourself, must surely be looked upon by the

[left page] III.

Master Humanitarian, Our Saviour Jesus Christ, with gratitude for what is done to the least of these, "My Brethren." I also wish to say that it was a great pleasure for me to meet and speak to, your daughter, Dr. Van Waters. Surely, as you look back in retrospection, you can safely say, "God has been good to me." Doctor is indeed somebody worthwhile knowing, and I was her continued success in her work.

I find that space won't permit me to say more but you may be sure I've thought of you many times

IV.

and I unearthed my little leaflet about the paper house.

If you could take the trip down to see it, I feel sure that you would be amply rewarded. I should think also, that by now, many more pieces have been added, so it will prove interesting.

If you could find time to write to me, I should be very pleased. My fondest wishes to you, and also Doctor.

Sincerely,

Mary E. Connors

Ans. July 8, 1935

[postmark BEVERLY, MASS 1935 JUL 4]

Mrs. George Van Waters, Box 99 Framingham, Massachusetts