Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: G, 1950-1953. A-71, folder 301. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

Pattern for Tatted Tablecloth No. 6631

Crochet and Tatting Heirloom Edition

June 23, 1952

Mrs. Alberta H. Grinavic c/o Mrs. Baker 36 Vine Street Somerville, Massachusetts

Dear Alberta:

Dr. Van Waters was very pleased to receive your letter, and to hear that you have successfully finished your Parole, and are doing so well.

She asked me to write you, and try to help you sell your tablecloth. Would you be willing to send it to me, so I can place it on display when the Friendly Visitors come, and possibly show it around to som eof my friends. Send it marked for me personally, and be sure to insure the package.

Can you let me know how much the thread cost you, and give me an idea ofhow much you want for it? I feel quite sure we could find a buyer. Please send it right away, Alberta, so I can get busy before people go on vacation.

With all good wishes

Sincerely yours,

hmo

April 24 1953 50 Chester Ave Medford Mass

Dear Mrs Oriel

I wrote to you a few weeks ago about sending me some money for the table-cloth I need it because my son with 2 more boys got in trouble I have to have at least a 25,00 for deposit for a lawyer for him his case comes up in

Juvenile court May 5 Jimmie Rileys mother is willing to put up some money also but she has little alas to pay I really dont know what to do he is not on the state he lives with me and my daughter comes home in June 14. I hope that this doesn't stop them from her coming home so please try to do what you can as soon as possible

Sincerely Your Alberta H. Grinavic