Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: L, 1937-1951. A-71, folder 312. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

CONGRATULATIONS

by WESTERN UNION

B.LLB004 CGN PD=TDB WESTROXBURY MASS 12 756 A= DR VANWATERS, SHERBORN REFORMATORY FOR WOMEN=[ FRAMINGHAM MASS:

:DEAR DR VANWATERS CONGRATULATIONS I NEVER WAS IN DOUBT AS TO THE ULTIMATE OUTCOME MAY ALMIGHTY GOD STRENGTHEN AND GUIDE YOU THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF YOUR ADMINISTRATION AND IN THE YEARS TO COME GRATEFULLY YOURS=

ROBERT LEE=

[Son?] f Staff member

March 21- 49

North Wing.

Dear Dr. Van Waters

When you find time it would be nice to read these clippings.

I'd like you to have them as I have some to keep & treasure

Respectfully Yours

Mary A Lee.

48 Partridge Street West Roxbury, Mass June 21, 1949

Dr. Miriam Van Waters, Supt. Reformatory for Women Framingham, Massachusetts

Dear Dr. Van Waters.

I am writing you this urgent note in the hopes that you will be able to be of some help to me as you have been to so many others in the past.

I was replaced on my job last Thursday. This is the way I received notification of my dismissal. I was sitting at home with my wife when the phone rang at 10 P. M. Fr. McNamarra was calling and he told me that he had replaced me that very evening with another fellow. The reason given being that I do not Know how to swim or drive. He said that my work otherwise was very satisfactory and that he would be glad to give me a good reference. Both my wife and I as well as my fellow workers were shocked. I don't know which way to turn as I have my wife and two little girls to support. I realize that things arn't too pleasant for you with conditions as they are at the institution. But if you could help me in anyway with a contact or something, I would be eternally grateful and indebted to you. I am interested in working with boys. I don't have much to offer in the way of schooling that is at the present time. I hope to go to school part time in the fall. Here is my background: 2 1/2 years working as head Group Counsellor with delinquent and pre-delinquent boys, 13-17 years.

1. Charge of Program Planning

2. Charge of Recreational Program

3. Charge of Work Program

4. Supervising of Study Classes

5. Charge of entire Summer Camp program for two years

6. Charge of Counsellors Work Schedule for six men

Please answer this urgent plea as soon as time will allow because we have so many obligations that have to be met. If it would be more convenient for you to call my number is Parkway 7-5154M.

May God blesss you and yours,

Respectfully,

Robert E Lee

July 2, 1949

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

Through my personal knowledge of Mr. Robert E. Lee and his mother, Mary Lee, I feel sure that Mr. Lee is honest, trustworthy and conscientious and deserving of consideration for a position.

I will be glad to write further details concerning Mr. Lee in the event such is desired or requested.

Very sincerely,

Miriam Van Waters Superintendent

Robert E Lee 48 Partridge St W. Roxbry