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,

From Mrs. Beatrice Timm 648 Washington St. East Fairhaven. Mass.

August 12, 1957 7:30 57 Cobb St. Medford, Mass.

Dear Dr. Van Waters: Just a few lines to let you know, I've been thinking of you quite a bit lately. My daughter Denise happened to be changing the television station and I thought I was seeing things for a minute, so I left it on that station and listened to your interview. I found it quite rewarding and do wish there was something I could do to help you.

I'll never forget how much you helped me while I was there, and also at my parole hearing,. as you know I've completed my parole now, but here's something you didn't know, I've a new little girl in our family, Katherine Lucille is her name and she was born March 8. She is a wonderful baby and I'm not just saying that cause she is mine.

Altogether that makes

2. three girls - Denise 6, Jo-Ann 3 1/2, Kathy 5 mos and 1 boy Chuckie 7. I've quite a group here.

Charlie, my husband was asking for you too and we do want to wish you all the luck in the world, and also hope that you feel better real soon. I sent you a card at the hospital, I do hope you received it and also my phone messages. When I have a picture of the whole family, I will send it to you.

Love as Always Lois Corleto & Family

Mass. Correctional Institution xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

August 14, 1957

Mrs. Lois Corletto 57 Cobb Street Medford, Mass.

My dear Lois:

I was very pleased to receive your letter of August 12th. I want you to know that I did receive the card you sent to the Hospital when I was ill and also your telephone messages but at the time I couldn't write you.

It is splendid to hear about your fine family especially the new wonderful daughter, Katherine Lucille. I am sure she is a wonderful baby. I would love to have a picture of your whole family and I hope you will send it to me.

Thank you for your congratulations on the Television program also for your words of appreciation abou the help you received in Framingham.

Every good wish and a blessing. Sincerely and faithfully yours,

Miriam Van Waters Principal Officer

MVW:DFL

May 12, 1935

Dear Mrs Van Waters,

Just a few Lines to let you know I am feelin fine and hoping to hear from you.

as I remember Mothers Day I thought I would write to you wishing you great happiness and Good luck as you are the sort of a person that brings kindness in to every body's life.

I loved you ever since I saw you and Mr Van Waters the first time you came and I will always remember you and your daughter and Mrs Green as long life friends

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