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.

Anniversary

Happy anniversary Doctor Van Waters

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[note bordered by images of flowers] Happy Anniversary, Doctor

Roses and orchids I long to give you but in lieu of material gifts I make this pledge: that I will live the kind of life and be the kind of person you can be proud of, for you have truly inspired me.

[Felixra? Febrira?] Zaleski

March 15, 1950

To Dr Miriam Van Waters.

It is only a glad "Happy Anniversary" As I pass it along the way But I hope it spreads it's glory Over the live long day.

Anna M. Free

[upside down] Eighteenth Anniversary

[note bordered with images of roses] A PRAYER

TEACH ME, FATHER, HOW TO GO SOFTLY AS THE grasses grow; Hush my soul to meet the shock of the wild world as a rock; But my spirit, propt with power, Make as simple as a flower. Let the dry heart fill its cup, Like a poppy looking up; Let life lightly wear her crown, Like a poppy looking down,

Teach me Father how to be kind and patient as a tree. Joyfully the crickets croon Under shady oak at noon;

Beetle, on his mission bent, Tarries in that cooling tent.

Let me also cheer a nook, Place for friendly bread and bookPlace where passing souls can rest On the way, and be their best.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DOCTOR AND MANY MORE TO COME

D.BAPTISTE

[drawings of leaves on the pages four corners] To Doctor Van Waters

We all share in theory staff, students we do not vary we hope we have you, Dr. with us forever. We need you because you are a must.

So hodder staff + students too extend to you best wishes for the years that are to come your way

Anna Barnes