Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: Mc-Mz, 1934-1956. A-71, folder 319. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge,

to think I do not appreciate their kindness, it was very generous of you to remember me at all after twenty one years since I left the R. F. W some people are kind and thoughtful perhaps they are born that way: your brother and his wife have been very kind to me also

other members of your staff. Anne Gladding Miss Van Wagoner, Mary Martin and others all kind and thoughtful of an old woman who was not very brilliant at best and is hard of hearing and eyes failing now. I pray that God may spare you all my afflictions. There is not much I can do these days

but pray and I sincerely hope my prayers are heard: with my best best to you and yours always.

Sincerely Catherine Monaghan

Dear Dr. VanWaters.

You see by the date; my intention was good and perhaps have heard of the place that was paved with good intentions, loss of memory is one of things that goes with my illness

so please forgive an Old Woman

Mother's Club Sunday A. M. [n.d.]

My Dear Doctor Van Waters:

I received your note and I am glad to say an executive meeting was held on the same evening.

Miss Mason and Miss Roks were present. I really think my mothers will understand why we shouldn't give our babies cookies and candies

I hope to bring It before them on Thursday at club meeting.

I should also like to thank you at this time for the many privileges you have extended to us.

I sincerely hope to see you on Tuesday when I appear before the Board of Parole.

I shall write you a little note again after our next meeting If you are not present.

Thanking you once again

I am Respectfully yours

Irene Morande

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October 1, 1950 Framingham Mass Wilson Cottage

Dear Dr. Van. Waters

My name is Jeane Morasse, and I am going to the board Oct. 11 & I am going to go out on a job, that is if I'll get the board.

I am in quite a predicament, I have neither money, or clothes. I thought maybe if you could arrange it so Miss Giadamms would give me a few things, besides my clothes I go out in, so I'd at least have work clothes & a change.

I was also told you let girls who go out borrow money, if you could arrange that so I could borrow $15.00 I'd appreciate it, and pay you back weekly. I do need