Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: D, 1936-1971. A-71, folder 290. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

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should have been more considerate, realizing what great demand your every moment takes up.

Have you ever read, "The Burning Bush," by Sigrid Undset? As far as literature extends, it is marvelous, but otherwise the whole theme was a blasphemy to the Catholic Church. This is the first opportunity I've had to read it ; the print is so small and the story so long.

Dr I've always felt a friend in you and one nite

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Judgment is false of motive and act Unless supported by unerring fact.

This poem was in print on the billboard so I remembered it and the reflection it must have.

Why am I being detained in my room and when I come out may I work for Miss Biers. Dressmaking is an art I know hardly nothing about and returning to the Knitting Room is like a nightmare.

Your Child, Rita

[14 Dec. 1951]

Elpaso Texas

Dear friend. Inclused $1 to help somme poor girl in your care

Lovingly Helene Doherty

Mrs H F Doherty Hotel Campbell Elpaso Texas

[post franked EL PASO TEXAS DEC 14 6 PM 1951]

Dr. Mariam Van Waters Box 99 Framingham. Mass

[red pencil HMO Student MVW]

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