Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: L, 1942-1946. A-71, folder 315. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

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me to write on. I'll try to get it and write it up. Give my regards to every one and tell Ruth Mabb, I wish her the best of luck when she leaves. I'm writing this in a hurry as I want Miss O'Keefe to take it back to you. I'll write more soon. So for now tell all the girls I wish them a merry Christmas and Happy New Year. My very best to you and Dr. Van Waters.

Sincerely

Alice Lovejoy

Greenfield, Mass. Dec 16, 1942

Dear Mrs Van Waters,

Sorry I didn't send you any message by Miss Gladding. I know you understand I'm quite busy. I'm painting and trying to finish by xmas. Miss Gladding gave me your message. I understand when you don't write. I only hope my letters dont disturb you. For I am sure they may keep you from some thing else. I do like to write to you and feel better when I do. Every thing is the same, were

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busy planning for x-mas. I'll miss you this Christmas. Remember our shopping trip? I was thinking about it the other day. I have been wanting to write sooner but was afraid you'd think it was rushing you for an answer. Oh Mrs Van Waters I'm so fat. I weigh 141. But I feel fine I hope everyone is fine and all your folks are well. Give all my Christmas greetings. I hope Santa brings you a pack full of happiness Give your class my best wishes. I must close as its almost time for bed

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So I'll close now. Will write you again soon

Sincerely

Alice Lovejoy.

Feb, 26 1943 Greenfield Mass.

My Dear Mrs Van Waters,

Just a line to say I have some very good news. My release papers came in to day to go home. Altho I can't go today. I have picked March the tenth as my day. I'm sorry for not writing before but I'm and have been very busy. But I wanted you to know. I'm very happy and I want to get a defense job; working nites if I can. I can't tell you how I feel words aren't enough. I hope you are