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.

44 Belcher Ave Brockton

June 1st '50

Dear Dr. Van Waters:

I was so very pleased to hear via radio this morning of another rectory for Dr Van Waters!

I am particularly happy about it for the girls' sake, for of course I understand it from this stand point.

All three of my children have been forming complexes which are alarming and so I am looking for for an apartment where I can have them all together again and see if I succeed in making them normal children again! I really hope so! I shall go out by the day, returning to them each evening.

Do say a little prayer, that I will

received on my own efforts and not have to ask aid of any one? I am being very hopeful and optomistic!

I hope you and your staff are well. I think of you so often.

Most sincerely

Helen L. Towns

Miss Gladding

Please return

M.V.W

2 To dictate June 5

June 7, 1950

Dear Helen:

It was splendid hearing from you June 1st, and I am glad that you wish to congratulate our girls on our bill for day work, which passed the House. Now we look forward to winning the Senate.

Miss Gladding was very pleased with your letter, and so was Mrs. Ralph Van Waters.

I hope you are successful in finding an apartment where you can have all your children toether again. You may be sure I do say a little prayer for you and your dear family.

Continue to be hopeful and optimistic for that is the most constructive way to be. It is good to know that you do not forget us.

Most Sincerely,

Mrs. Helen L. Towne 44 Belcher Avenue Brockton, Massachusetts

West Wing Octo 21 1932.

Dear Dr. Van Waters.

I am a new girl from the State Farm.

I am going coupperate and do the best I can to make West Wing a (success) success

Yours Truly Margaret Townsend