Miriam Van Waters Papers. Male Prisoner Correspondence, 1927-1971. Correspondence: A-F, 1949-1971. A-71, folder 591. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

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Dr. Van Waters

14 Clark Street

Framingham,

Mass.

01701

Mr & Mrs Robert Ducharme 339 grafton st Worcester Mass

Sch Library

Patricia Oldest daughter of Howard Frances Dearborn Howard 8 years ago was a prisoner in [? ] I got him a job at [? University] in the Maintenance Dept. His problem was alcoholism and petty larceny Now he is healed

October 1, 1954

Mr. Albert Fenachte

Charlestown State Prison

Charlestown, Mass.

Dear Mr. Fenachte:

I remember very pleasantly our conversation after the Sunday morning service this summer. I want you to know how much I appreciated the fine molds that you have been able to send to our girls. They enjoy doing this plaster work and I think are going to make a little money for themselves. They are very popular figures.

Was it you who made the beautiful lamps with which I was presented when I left? If you were I do wish to thank you, and if it is some other man, kindly thank him for me.

All good wishes.

Sincerely yours,

Miriam Van Waters,

Superintendent

MVW:DFL

Oct: 10. 1954

Dear Mrs. Van Waters:

I received your letter of Oct. 1st and was immensly pleased to hear from you. It found me in the best of health, and getting along, just fine. By the way; I hope this epistle finds you and yours as well.

This being my first letter that I have written in months, I hope you will excuse the writing and phrasing of it.

It's really nice to hear that the girls took up moulding so successfully: Before I go home, I'll send you

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Sincerely Yours Albert Ferrante

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most of the molds that I have, which amounts to quite a number: I, if given the chance, will make some more: Before Christmas I'll also send some statues to be painted by the girls.

The lamps you received were from me. I do hope they brightened up your office a bit. Vic told me you needed them. He's always kidding me.

Before closing, I want to say again, that it was nice hearing from you. The pleasant visits I had from you will always be treasured.