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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, 1950-1951. A-71, folder 328. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
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I pause for a moment in writing my thoughts on paper. To get on my bended knees Asking Almighty God the father of us all. For no matter the color, the Race or the Creed - We all have a God in Heaven. I will tell you my prayer as I spoke them aloud to God. Dear Father in Heaven Creator of Us all. Kindly protect and lessen the burden of Dr M Van Waters Supt of this Inst. Heavy Cross placed upon her tiny shoulders. Today is a trying day in her life - the turning point of privililedges for 300 students placed under her care
Almighty God The Blessed Virgin Mary and all the Saints in Heaven - please hear my humble Prayer and let the Warmth of the glowing sun render the hearts of those folks, of the opposition today & let them once again return to Framingham the right for the Students to Day Work & all see fit that Indenture will be returned. Thank you Dear Father in Heaven for returning to me my health & giving to me a friend - One so kind & Dear - One who never thinks of herself - just always the comfort & peace of mind of all her Woman placed in her care. You have given to us a Foster Mother whom I think again Dear God for her company & please again I plead take care of her today & when she returns to us this evening may the goodness of her soul come shining in her eyes to say we have had a fine day - they too are our friends.
To those who dont know what these words I have written mean. I shall give a brief outline of it all.