Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: H, 1950-1952. A-71, folder 303. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

hear something soon.

Thank you

Glady Hall (student)

9/10/51 Dr. Van Waters., I refuse to have Miss Cavanah read my mail and as long as Miss Orsi is away. Ill not write home if my mail - both outgoing and in coming - has to go thru her hands. I have good reason for the way I feel and I do no want Miss Cavanah reading my mail so could other arrangementts by made. Thank you Gladys Hall

11/20/51

Dear Dr. Van Waters., May I please have you appoint some one oter than Mrs. Delaney do my outside shopping.

It seems every time I put in an outside order to Delaney she always comes back with nothing and tells me they dont have what I want. For instance I asked her ^today to get me a housecoat and slippirs which I need badly and I asked if possible could she get something in a flower print just a simple housecoat and

she has disappointed me once again by telling me they didnt have anything I wanted. What does she mean . Is it because she just doesnt want to get things for me or what is wrong. She saids she couldnt get a housecoat for anything less than $5 dollars and I gave her over $6 to spend. I dont know the prince of things now being [locked?] up for such a long time so I just gave her my idea of how much I wanted to spend but as usuall I got nothing. My sister sends me the money to buy clothes and I have no way of getting them due to her. Id appreciate it if you would look into the matter. Thank you Gladys Hall

February 6, 1952

Miss Gladys Hall Box [849?] Green River, Wyoming

Dear Gladys Hall:

I passed through Green River last Sunday on my way to the Pacific Coast. If only I had know there was to be a few minutes' stop, I would have telegraphed. I was in the City of Portland train and the stop was not listed. As the train stood still I looked hard at the town, hoping for a glimpse of you, but I am sure you do not live near the tracks.

I made three speeches in Portland, Oregon; three in Seattle; then went by plane to Los Angeles; and home by plane late Monday night. It was a rugged trip. I am so glad to be home.

Everything here looks fine. We all appreciate your cards and messages. Give my greetings to your sister.

All good wishes.

Your friend, Miriam Van Waters [signature] Miriam Van Waters, Superintendent

MVW/hmo

She was pardoned in 1951 by Gov. [Dever?] - after 2 years of petititions /