Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: T, 1948-1971. A-71, folder 341. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

1 Feb. 28, 1950 527 Columbus Ave Boston, Mass.

Dear Dr. Van Waters, I am fine and in the best of health hopeing these few lines will find you, and the family all well. The job my state lady, got me was not a success so I am now out on my own since Feb. 2, and doing very nicely. I have fully completed being

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on parole and it certainly is a wonderful feeling to have your freedom, and know how to use it.

I am ever so grateful to you in the many ways you helped me, so therefore I shall never be ashamed to visit you or any of the activities that are put on by the students, after all you are not responsible for our mistakes.

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Sometimes in the near future with your permission I should like to visit the Merry Makers club meeting. Saturdays and Sunday if am not working so that would be a good time.

I shall be hopeing to hear from you soon give my best regards to Chessie and the house girls that knew me.

Nonie J. Texeria

May 9, 1950

Miss Nonie J. Texeria 527 Columbus Avenue Boston, Massachusetts

Dear Nonie:

I was so pleased to receive your nice letter, and hope you will pardon my delay in answering.

It is so nice to know that you are getting along so well, and are happy in your work. I know you will continue to do well. It is always encouraging to the other girls, too, when they hear of another girl doing so well.

I have remembered you to Chessie and the other girls, and they all wish you well.

I will be more than glad to hear from you any time.

Sincerely yours,

Miriam Van Waters, Superintendent

MVW/hmo

[card with kittens illustrated]

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