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Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Correspondence: N, 1949. A-71, folder 327. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
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C O P Y [written in pencil] June 7, 1949[written in pencil]
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What does the Com. of Correction of Massachussetts want? Every woman placed in a penal Institution (such as this) to grow so bitter and hate-ful that the spark of good in each one will never kindle again.
He has taken away priviledges I will speak of just one of the many Day Work. So many of us depended on it so that when we were released we not only achieved experiences by our work but were able to go forth into society feeling that we could care for ourselves and ones near and dear to us without depending on aid from no one.
Here at Framingham we have wonderful Spiritual Guidance. Not a Woman here who has a problem to be taken care of fails to go to her Spiritual Advisor.
Sir: we have four (4) Services here on Sunday each so beautiful in its own way.
Since our Beloved Supt return she has not thought of herself of her every tiring days of the hearing, she has crossed the State of Mass from the smallest town to the largest City, make-ing speeches in behalf of the Women of Framingham Trying to get help and aid for them so less fortunate than others.
Do you wonder why? Mr. Hepner that we adore the ground she walks on.
I speak not for just myself but every Student and Staff member here.
I have been at Framinghamfourteen months (14). When admitted I was a mental and physical piece of humanity. I cared not whether I lived or died.
A great change has come over me, and I write this with all sincerity.
I have found at Framingham more kindness, understanding faith, and above all trust in human being.
No matter the color or Creed we to Dr. Van Waters are all human beings and she does all in her power to show us how we can be right and above all teaches us to have self confidence in ourselves, which before entering here we lose, because we do not care.
Mr. Hepner upon my release from Framingham I want to do for others what these people here have done for me.
One does not need a brilliant education, to give a soothing hand to the sick of mind or body, a word of advice for one in need, a shoulder to lean on so much less fortunate than ourselves. Understanding for those who fell by the wayside. May God Bless Dr. Van Waters and each and every member of her Staff and to you Dr. Hepner for being so kind and understanding and printing such a wonderful story. We the Students of Framingham say to you in our own humble way May God's blessings and Gifts shower upon you and yourse and always keep you
Our Friend of Framingham Thanking you Sincerely