Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: R, 1942-1947. A-71, folder 333. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

Sunday Night From Symphony Concert Feb 1 42 - Dear Dr. Van Waters: --

The music of today's concert is still ringing in my ears, and I have not altogether come back from its wonderful realms; it was all so beautiful and inspiring, as well as uplifting.

I feel that I just can't go to bed, without taking enought time out to write to you and thank you for making it possible for us to enjoy the wonderful music played for us today. I can't speak for the others, but for myself, I want you to know how much I appreciate these "treats" and "extras" you have for us, and how dear you are becoming to me, because of these possibilities I appreciate so much.

Dr. Van Waters, the privilege of being under your supervision, here.

May it be God's will that you will stay with us as long as possible, and continue to be our Shining Star at Framingham; and may God bless you and yours, each day, for all the good and goodness you impart to us by your just being you.

Thank you again, dear Dr. Van Waters, for today's royal treat. I'll never forget it. Bless you!!

Respectfully yours, Miriam Rand Senior Division

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6 Blackwood St., Boston, Mass., Feb. 19, 1943

Dear Mrs. Van Waters: -

This wee note fares forth with greetings cheery, and to tell you how much I miss you and your class. I am always thinking of you, your goodness and sweetness which has come to mean so much to me.

How are you these days? I do hope you are resting as much as possible and not tiring yourself too much.

I think you will be pleased to learn from this letter that I am no longer working in the laundry at the Faulkner Hospital, but am now engaged in the firm of Gilman Bros. Inc; a large firm of wholesale drugstore products, and

2 19 February 1943

My duties there are duties of office worker; my working hours are from 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. with one hour off for lunch. We do not work Sundays or Holidays, and have a good week end to rest in. My salary is double the amount I was making at the hospital ($20.00). I am mighty proud of myself, for I found this position myself two days after I left the Faulkner Hospital. Aren't you happy for me? I am now looking for a nice place to live, and then everything will just be perfect for me!!

I gave your name for reference, Mrs. Van Waters; also that of Mrs. Trowbridge, and Miss Rose. I don't know whether they will write to you for character references or not. I am now using my