Miriam Van Waters Papers. Reformatory for Women at Framingham, 1876-1970. Subseries 3. Student correspondence, 1936-1971, n.d. Several students, 1947-1957. A-71, folder 354. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

To: Dr. Van Waters From: All of us - - Please accept this little gift From all of us to you. Your presence gives us all a lift Your heart is warm + true. Maude Ophelia Club girls honor you Because we know your worth Your friendship we know for us is true You are the salt of this big earth. We are proud to be called members of the Maude Ophelia Club, We all appreciate your kindnesses, For every little good + extra gifts from you we get Sure comes in mighty handy. And OH - the smokes to a girl who's broke Sure helps us find + dandy. Our Maude Ophelia Dining Room is a pleasant place to eat And when we are served by our smiling hostess It really is a treat. We are a group of chummy girls Who sit around each table In this friendly little place With all its members affable. (over)

So please accept our little gift It isn't much we know but all our love, respect + good wishes We give with it, you know. We give this little gift to you With deep gratitude + love, May God send His strength to you And blessings from Above!

Gladys A. Rivers Ruth Van Norden Kay Larkin Rose Jelmberg Grace Sundquist Margaret Derilin Harriette Fernandes [Mausee?] Lupo Bridges