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.

The [?] human struggle is staggering, and Dr Van Waters and her staff need all the support that tthey can receive so that the Women of Framingham upon release can go forth into the Community [?] that they have overcome any obstacle that may come their way.

Many a woman would of never gone wrong if they had come-one to turn to in their hours of need.

Some Women here have no paths and from the depths of their heart they pray on bended knee asking God's help to find for them someone to whom they can find the truth meaning of home-life and sincere friendship Other have paths. who [?] care want nothing to do with them. For according to Mass Law - A crime was committed and the individual concerned is a burden, or a disgrace to family life.

So you can see what [go through?]

[Ms Bader?] Student [Writers?] [?]

the mind of a Women Offender, of how they cherish a friendly visit.

How much good can be done by kind sincere folks who have the plea of the Women Offenders and heed to their call as the Angel did when he opened his heart + mind and visited with St. Peter.

Dear Doctor Van Waters. I have written this and if is meets with your approval I would like to forward on to Father [Maron?] - Editor of the [?] 49 Franklin St. Boston

Sincerely Yours Margaret Newton N. Wing.

Dear Dr Van Waters

This is a copy of my entry into the content you asked me also to have an extra made so that you could forward it to Mr. Claude B. Cross.

Dr. Van Waters - if some day soon will you kindly call me if have a few minutes to spare--as I have something in mind I would like very much to discuss with you.

God Bless & Keep you Fover Our Friend I Remain Margaret Newton Student of North Wing

Student

Dr. M. Van Waters

Personal-

Mothers' Day--

Dear Doctor Van Waters--

Words are simple to say easy [forms?] the making of speech - A novice am I when try to express how I enjoyed our Ranger Party on May 13th Almighty Father was very kind, He gave to us good health - weather - fine food and above all He gave to each the pleasure of your company.

Tired was I last evening but happy + content - While sleeping - I dreamt of young Ralphie - Twirling his lasso [near?] his head + telling me that I didnot know how to do it --