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Title: Aaron, Fannie. Letters, 1919-1923.
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel
Description: VC 1923
Fannie Aaron (VC 1923) attended Vassar from 1919-1923. Her letters are of particular interest to researchers and students because Aaron was one of the only Jewish students on campus, and her letters detail the social, cultural, and religious challenges she faced while here. She wrote more than 750 letters (totaling approximately 1500 pages) in four years. The Fannie Aaron letters were donated by Judith and Louis Friedman in 2014, and their digitization was made possible by a generou...
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Fannie Aaron (VC 1923) attended Vassar from 1919-1923. Her letters are of particular interest to researchers and students because Aaron was one of the only Jewish students on campus, and her letters detail the social, cultural, and religious challenges she faced while here. She wrote more than 750 letters (totaling approximately 1500 pages) in four years. The Fannie Aaron letters were donated by Judith and Louis Friedman in 2014, and their digitization was made possible by a generous grant from Dr. Georgette Bennett in honor of Dr. Leonard Polonsky CBE. We are grateful to Dr. Bennett, the Friedmans, and the rest of Fannie Aaron's family for their support.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to [family], n.d. [postmarked December 12, 1920]:
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
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Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-12-15]
Text: Love, Fannie. All well. Won't write today

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to [family], n.d. [postmarked March 16, 1922]:
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
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Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-03-16]
Text: It looks as though we shall have a Jewish debate at Barnard! [Bish + Doty] will be somewhat out of place! I certainly had a queer reaction + a varied one to the news about Aunt Hattie. I never was quite so surprised - but I have no time for comments. The important thing is that she should be happy, and I do hope she wil be - she certainly deserves it if anyone ever did. Where should I write to her? Love, Fannie

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to [family], n.d. [postmarked May 15, 1922]:
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
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Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-05-15]
Text: My last exam is over at 1PM Tuesday. I ought to be packing by Wednesday noon. if I work steadily. I'd just as soon leave Th. morning If you want, but I can make Wed.P.M. alright. Let me know what you decide - I am anxious to waste no time about the EM.D.s. so Wed. might gain a day. Mother - this is very important - I swear it's the last book I'll ask for this year - send Hegner's "Anumal Biology" in any laundry before exams, so that I have it by week-end May 27,...
Show moreMy last exam is over at 1PM Tuesday. I ought to be packing by Wednesday noon. if I work steadily. I'd just as soon leave Th. morning If you want, but I can make Wed.P.M. alright. Let me know what you decide - I am anxious to waste no time about the EM.D.s. so Wed. might gain a day. Mother - this is very important - I swear it's the last book I'll ask for this year - send Hegner's "Anumal Biology" in any laundry before exams, so that I have it by week-end May 27, 28. I must study for exam Fri 30 from it - + there is only 1 libe copy. If you can't get it, I'll by one, but I bought another Biology a few mons ago - and I can't use it for this exam. Dinner last night very successful Love Fannie[This Side of Card is For Address] Mr and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Lest, September 22,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/22/19
Text: Dear Father + Lest, Have all morn-ing classes - good schedule. Faculty advisor Miss [Cowley]. M. Gratz called last night. Stood in line 1 hr. for books - therefore have no time for letter now Will get off in morning mail Love, Fan Sept. 22.Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 [Voicebiddle] Ave. Pitts burgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, February 10,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/10/20
Text: Dear Father + Pete I just came back from the L'Aiglon tryouts. I don't think I had a chance. I got a letter from Dr. F. enclosing one to get permission for me to come to N.Y. Saturday. I suppose Aunt B. will meet me - I'll write her. [More] snow. We cer-tainly are having enough. I got 5 letters from Mother yesterday. I have [as] extra work a [Conimen] to be read in French + a history topic. I'm going to work on Savanarola. Love, Feb. 10 [Fannie] Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 S....
Show moreDear Father + Pete I just came back from the L'Aiglon tryouts. I don't think I had a chance. I got a letter from Dr. F. enclosing one to get permission for me to come to N.Y. Saturday. I suppose Aunt B. will meet me - I'll write her. [More] snow. We cer-tainly are having enough. I got 5 letters from Mother yesterday. I have [as] extra work a [Conimen] to be read in French + a history topic. I'm going to work on Savanarola. Love, Feb. 10 [Fannie] Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pitts burg, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, n.d. [postmarked February 24, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-02-24]
Text: Dear Father and Pete: I am glad Irene Mott approves of me, Pete--I surely do approve of her. Also, I do not know Mr. Morton Meyer well enough to know whether that is a compliment or a slam. Which is it? The reading list is very interesting. I shall probably profit by it next summer. At present it is almost impossible to do the work which directly helps my assigned work. I am going next hour to the discussion of Miss Haight, head of the Latin department, on the historical background of...
Show moreDear Father and Pete: I am glad Irene Mott approves of me, Pete--I surely do approve of her. Also, I do not know Mr. Morton Meyer well enough to know whether that is a compliment or a slam. Which is it? The reading list is very interesting. I shall probably profit by it next summer. At present it is almost impossible to do the work which directly helps my assigned work. I am going next hour to the discussion of Miss Haight, head of the Latin department, on the historical background of Electra, which is to be read by Edith Wynne Matthison. I just came back from the Library, where I read "Celui Qui Epousa Une Femme Muette", the French Club Paly. I signed up for the tryouts. I ought to be able to do something with that, it seems to me. Miss Thallon is back on the job today. I handed in my topic today. I certainly am not feeling decent. Last night I could not make myself go down to dinner, but after resting and half-sleeping for two hours, I felt somewhat better. Otherwise nothing new. The bell has rung for the next hour, so I must beat it. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, n.d. [postmarked February 9, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-02-09]
Text: Dear Father and Pete: I am guilty of forgetting to write until the last minute. I fooled around working for a while and doing generally nothing. This afternoon I heard Dr. Rinehart, president of Mills College, San Francisco, speak Informally in Senior parlor. Outside of that I did nothing exciting except to call on my faculty advisor. She asked me how I came out, and when I told her she had probably looked my marks up already she admitted she had. I will probably write a letter later in the...
Show moreDear Father and Pete: I am guilty of forgetting to write until the last minute. I fooled around working for a while and doing generally nothing. This afternoon I heard Dr. Rinehart, president of Mills College, San Francisco, speak Informally in Senior parlor. Outside of that I did nothing exciting except to call on my faculty advisor. She asked me how I came out, and when I told her she had probably looked my marks up already she admitted she had. I will probably write a letter later in the evening. I spent an hour and a half getting my debate instructions this morning, and I am working on that now. I write the letters Fan[This side of card is for address] Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, n.d. [postmarked February 9, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-02-09]
Text: Dear Father and Pete: I am guilty of forgetting to write until the last minute. I fooled around working for a while and doing generally nothing. This afternoon I heard Dr. Rinehart, president of Mills College, San Francisco, speak Informally in Senior parlor. Outside of that I did nothing exciting except to call on my faculty advisor. She asked me how I came out, and when I told her she had probably looked my marks up already she admitted she had. I will probably write a letter later in the...
Show moreDear Father and Pete: I am guilty of forgetting to write until the last minute. I fooled around working for a while and doing generally nothing. This afternoon I heard Dr. Rinehart, president of Mills College, San Francisco, speak Informally in Senior parlor. Outside of that I did nothing exciting except to call on my faculty advisor. She asked me how I came out, and when I told her she had probably looked my marks up already she admitted she had. I will probably write a letter later in the evening. I spent an hour and a half getting my debate instructions this morning, and I am working on that now. I write the letters Fan[This side of card is for address] Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, September 20,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/20/19
Text: 403 Davison Hall, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. September 20, 1919 Dear Father and Pete: There is something the matter with my machine:the "m" won't work. I just fussed with it a half hour, and it seems to be all right now. Well, i think I am going to like the old joint. The first day was much too queer, but yesterday was loads better. I'll start at the beginning. First I registered at the Dean's office. She called Mother by her "Vassar name." Then...
Show more403 Davison Hall, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. September 20, 1919 Dear Father and Pete: There is something the matter with my machine:the "m" won't work. I just fussed with it a half hour, and it seems to be all right now. Well, i think I am going to like the old joint. The first day was much too queer, but yesterday was loads better. I'll start at the beginning. First I registered at the Dean's office. She called Mother by her "Vassar name." Then Mother payed at the Treasurer's office, and then we had lunch. There are lots of girls on the Reception Committee, and they certainly are nice. They try to make a person feel that she belongs there, instead of making him, or rather her, feel as green as possible. There has been a day between this paragraph and the last. I will try to finish this today. I thought that you would rather wait for this letter then have me miss anything the first few days. Wednesday [Thursday] afternoon we measured every old thing in the room and then went to town for a money spending expedition. We got mission furniture-- a dresser, a chiffonier, a desk and chair, a Morris chair, a reed arm chair and tea-table, and ordered curtains and hangings, bed cover, and pillows. We also got a box to slide under my bed to keep stuff in. I have a dandy room and Mother is right, I think, to want to furnish it attractively. The furniture that the college supplies is awfully cheap looking stuff. My room had a straight chair, bed, and dresser. The bed is very comfortable, so I kept it. The rest of the stuff I put out. I forgot that we bought a very pretty rug, also. Unfortunately nothing but the furniture has come yet. I am awfully glad that we came a day early, because there was some rush on that store, and by Friday they had very little left. Wednesday night I had dinner with Mother at the Inn. There were very few people in my hall that night, but I concluded that the sooner I got used to the place the better, so I staid there. It surely was spooky. The room was so bare that it could not have looked worse. Each hall has a president, (ours is a junior.) She is very nice. I may like our warden--I don't know. She teaches Math, and knows Mother from college. She is a wild-eyed looking soul, but I imagine when you get to know her, that she will be all right. The first time I saw her after I located here she called Friday morning there was more shopping, and there was some mob in that store. I don't know just how or for what particular reason, but all of a sudden I started to meet people in my hall and elsewhere, and the spooky feeling than disappeared. I have a new Junior for a neighbor on one side, and a sophomore in the corner on the other side, also a soph-across the hall. I spent considerable time running back and forth to the janitor's department in Main to find my trunks. My wardrobe trunk landed here Thursday evening and my tray trunk yesterday noon, so now I am completely unpacked and my room is fixed up as much as possible. I took the lamp over to the electrician's office to have it fixed up to match the college plug. The desk set goes very well with the desk. Oh, I am very busy making things look as nice as possible, and Mother certainly knows the ropes. Before I forget, my post-office box is 882. I share it with the girl across the hall, fifty cents apiece. I have received therein two highly intelligent letters dictated to one whom I should imagine would kick to take down such nonsensical stuff. However, there was a great satisfaction in reading the Marcus Aaron English, and imagining the great strain on the stenographer to spell the words. I also received a special delivery letter in Davison after dinner last night. Specials are sent to Main, and from there to the various halls. I forgot to tell you that Friday afternoon there was a Freshman tea in the Freshman Parlors in Main. The notice read for Main Freshman, but I was told that all were to come, so I went and met a lot of my classmates. It was a very good idea. Last nigh there was College singing on the steps of Rockefeller Hall, the recitation Hall. It-would have been much better if the majority of the girls had known the words and not bluffed quite so hard. Incidentally they did not sing the tunes, "Bring inthe laundry", and "Watch the kitchen stove", the songs about which you enlightened us, Father. After that we went to chapel. I also went the night before. We are to be seated the end of next week. The Freshmen sit in back. There are Sunday morning services only three times a month. When I was in the midst of my unpacking yesterday noon, with not even room to walk on the floor, in walked Mrs. Kaufmann, Lucy, Mrs. Peck, and Marjorie. They brought Lucy up by auto and were leaving to go back to New York, so I walked over to the Inn with them, where I saw Mr. Kaufmann. Mother was in town, and they told me only about twenty times how sorry they were to miss her. Marjorie has gotten to look just look a tough Dago--fat and coarse and black as pitch. Lucy and I then walked back to college and I went with her while she got her mail-box. On the way we passed lots of her classmates,whom she hardly seemed to know, but all the Jewish girls, (and there were about ten of them), she hugged and kissed for all she was worth. She also told me that her two college chums are in Davison, and they are to look out for me. They are of the same variety. It is very nice of her, but I am not anxious to start out with her exclusive policy. She has given me the impression in all I have seen of her since yesterday that her primary purpose in college is to meet as many Jewish girls from as many different cities as possible. Last night Miss Smith, our warden, gave an informal reception to all the "inmates" of Davison, their parents, and friends. Mother went because Miss Smith asked her to particularly. She staid only a little while. It was a very good way for us to become acquainted a little faster. We talked and then danced. It was very enjoyable indeed, as the old man would say, except that it would not have been enjoyable to him. There was chapel this morning but I did not go because it was not compulsory and I had a good many things to straighten out here. Besides which, I agreed with Mother to sleep late this morning and take breakfast with her. I have not eaten with her since I started to eat here. She seemed to think I needed the sleep--I did, too. I woke up at eight o'clock, fooled around, and landed over there at nine thirty. Mother was not ready yet, so I ate, and by the time she had finished and I got back here, it was eleven. There was a note on my door from my advisor, asking me to meet her at [a] quarter to eleven and go to chapel with her, but it was too late. I suppose she will come around this afternoon. She said in her note that her roommate had met me and that she said I had friends already, so she was not worried about me. I don't know, who her roommate is. Apparently I have drawn a prize. Several girls have asked me who my advisor is, and they all proceeded to tell me what a wonderful girl she is. Lucy told me that she is one of the biggest girls in college--XYZ her Junior year without being a grind, and also on lots of committees. I'll know more about her when I meet her. She is not what you and I thought she was, Lester. I passed a girl yesterday that looked so much like Libby Kuhn that I turned around to see who she was. Lucy told me later that she was her sister. I also saw Lawrence Litchfield's sister. Marse's friend Elaine Wolf is down the hall a little. She is not bashful by a long shot. She was in here today. I was talking to her yesterday, and all of a sudden she said, "Oh, now I know who you are--you are Charlie Aaron's niece." I suppose she calls him that, too. There are an awful lot of hook-noses around, and plenty in Davison. I hope they are nicer than those I met yesterday. I really don't know much else. I realize that this is a terribly sloppy and disconnected letter, but I have been interrupted a thousand times. At least its length makes up for its sloppiness. This is the ribbon we bought in Santa Barbara. I wouldn't give a penny for it either.You ought to hear the rising bell. It comes off a half hour'before breakfast, which means seven o'clock. It is about as loud as the ,bell on this typewriter. It is a good thing that I have an alarm clock. Also, there are no showers here, only bath-tubs, which is rather a nuisance. Something else I forgot. On-the train up I began to get the first realization that I might have made a mistake in asking not to be put in Main. I am beginning to change my mind. The post-office, the bulletin boards, the janitor's office, the electrician, the grocery store, the book-store, all are in Main, and the noise is enough to drive a person crazy. In addition to that, they have rubber carpets in the corridors to help deaden the noise, and the smell is sickening. The rooms are musty, and two by four, if that. So I guess that I ought to be glad I am where I am, and know a good thing when I see it. Love, Chicken roasted potatoes Hope your foot gets better, old man. Why did you not send the list of books we have at home? Classes start tomorrow, and we will probably have to get books then. The official address of welcome to the Freshmen is tomorrow morning in chapel at the Convocation. Also, I forgot to get you to show me how to do more Trig. I hope I'll get along without it. Phyllis is in a small off-campus house, about two blocks from my end of the campus. She has a dandy little corner room, all furnished by the house-owner. She has a room-mate, however. They don't have to make their own beds. They don't have to go to daily chapel, either. There is Junior-Freshman singing in the Open-Air Theatre tonight. I forgot one other thing. Friday night the Juniors marched in a body, to most of the halls, called the Freshmen to the windows and serenaded us. They sang their songs of welcome to their sister-class. Some were very good Finis.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, September 22,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/22/19
Text: September 22, 1919. Dear Father and Pete: I am dead, and I have work to do--perhaps this will be a rest. I will be glad when the rush and the excitement of the first few days will be over. Convocation took place in Chapel at eight forty-five. Mother attended, sitting upstairs in the gallery. The freshmen sat in front. By the way, after we are seated the freshmen are seated in back alphabetically. Half the alphabet sit in the gallery. They are switched after one semester, which means that I...
Show moreSeptember 22, 1919. Dear Father and Pete: I am dead, and I have work to do--perhaps this will be a rest. I will be glad when the rush and the excitement of the first few days will be over. Convocation took place in Chapel at eight forty-five. Mother attended, sitting upstairs in the gallery. The freshmen sat in front. By the way, after we are seated the freshmen are seated in back alphabetically. Half the alphabet sit in the gallery. They are switched after one semester, which means that I will sit in the last row in the gallery for one semester. The accoustics[sic] are very bad, but probably I will not miss much. To get back to the story--after the three classes were seated, the seniors marched in in cap and gowm, followed by the faculty, who sat up on the platform. There are none too many men in the faculty, either. Professor Washburn of the department of Psychology delivered a peach of an address on the "Ineffficiently[sic] Intellectual Person". It sounds very deep, but it was quite comprehensible to my little freshman mind, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Then President McCracken delivered the address of welcome, which was also very good. I have not time now to tell what they said--I'11 try to tomorrow. After that the upperclassmen left, and the freshmen remained in chapel to make out their schedules. We were given cards showing what group we were in, and from that we made out our schedules. I have all morning classes, none at all in the afternoon. I don't think it could be more ideal. It is:-- 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. Afternoon empty. Monday French | Latin | English | Math Tuesday French | | English | History Wednesday | Latin | History | Math Thursday French | | English | Math Friday | Latin | History | Hygiene All my recitations are in Rockefeller Hall except Latin, which is in the Assembly Hall. Rockefeller is very near Davison. I have Miss White for French. She is head of the Department. My Latin teacher is Miss Bourne. I am told that she is very good. My math teacher is Miss Wells, who is the best in her department, Lucy says. She says that it is generally acknowledged, not merely her opinion. My English teacher, Miss Buck, is also supposed to be very good, but I may only have her three weeks, as after that the four beginning English sections will be redivided according to the work that the various members are judged capable of doing--a very good plan if a person can be judged in three weeks. Before tomorrow I have to write a theme on the sort of subject I hate-"My First Impressions of Vassar College". Thatis for English, and for French I must do the same thing in French, writing for two hours. Your list of books came today, Pete. The Latin diction-ary I brought along. It is one of the two from which we may choose. None of the other books are on your list. Yesterday was Freshman stay-at-home day, and there surely were slews of people here, all looking me up for various reasons, because somebody knew me or somebody's friend knew me, or I knew somebodyelse, or some such thing. Unfortunately I cannot remember many of their names, and I did not get the brilliant idea of having them write their names. Helen and two of her roommates were here. The one, Lavinia Schulman, who got her XYZ Junior year, may be bright, but I think she is very common. Ruth Franklin seems to be a mighty fine girl. Irene Mottt was also here, sent by Dave Glick. No wonder he likes her, I expect to, too. She is not the sort of girl I would except the daughter of the head of the Y. M. C. A. to be. She has red-hair, and could not look or act more boyish or unlike a minister goody-goody type. She brought a friend of hers. Then Miss Cowley came with two other girls. I thought I would split when she introduced herself. I had visions of Aunt Hattie'e telling me how she looked out for the Pittsburgh girls. She is very nice, though. She told me, Father, that she is always asked to the Board meetings when she is home, and that she enjoyed so much listening to you, I had such a bright and clever father. Just as she was leaving, she said that she had the pleasure of having me in one of her Math sections, but that she had more classes than she could handle, and would have to give one up, in which case, she would ask to have me transferred to hers, as she was very anxious to have me, and she had also asked to be my faculty advisor, and hoped it would be agreeable to me. Well certainly it was, it will be good to have one who is as interested in me as she certainly seems to be, but if it hadn't I could not have told her so. Well it happened that I was in the section that she gave up, so Miss Wells told me she would like to see me after class. It was to tell me that Miss Cowley wanted me to change, and I should go to the Deans office. That took a half hour, and they had to give me three afternoons with a class after lunch. One of the days was Friday, which was very inconvenient for meeting you or mother in a certain place called New York. Also, I like to be able to rest a bit after lunch and not have to run off right away, so after seeing Mother, who was disgusted that I let them change, I went back and asked them not to make it definite until I saw Miss Cowley. By that time lunch was over here. On my way back, I met Lucy who had the dumps because she could not get the courses she wanted, so I took her over to the Inn and we had a real lunch with Mother. Then I went to Miss Cowley. She looked over the schedule, and saw that the only other thing that could be done was to put me in another one of her classes, which would have given me all morning straight from eight thirty to twelve-twenty three days a week. She did not want me to do that, so she said I should stay as I was originally. I really was very diplomatic--aha! She was also very nice about it, so I think things are best this way. What do yoy[sic]think? Last night my advisor came for me and took me to the singing in the open-air theater. It is a beautiful place, with the lake as a background and wonderful trees all around the natural stage. Unfortunately I discovered that the singing was Y. M. C. A. singing, so it was not very interesting. She was XYZ her Junior year all right, and she is so bright that she must think I am dense. I think she is so bright that she verges on being nutty, but I really ought not judge yet. Love, [Fannie] Received two letters from you today. Father, do you keep it after the old man leaves.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, September 24,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1919-09-24
Text: September 24, 1919. Dear Father and Pete: Having just made my bed and had a taste of oatmeal, a rotten egg, and some cocoa, I decided that my time could not be better spent than by wishing you a Happy New Year, although I suppose that I am a day late in doing so. There is nothing much to write to you today. Yesterday I had French, English, and History. My French teacher, although American, speaks a very fine and Frenchy French. We are going to read the Chanson de Roldand, in modern French,...
Show moreSeptember 24, 1919. Dear Father and Pete: Having just made my bed and had a taste of oatmeal, a rotten egg, and some cocoa, I decided that my time could not be better spent than by wishing you a Happy New Year, although I suppose that I am a day late in doing so. There is nothing much to write to you today. Yesterday I had French, English, and History. My French teacher, although American, speaks a very fine and Frenchy French. We are going to read the Chanson de Roldand, in modern French, of course. In English we had to write another theme about our work in English, our ability to read and write, etc. I will be glad when they have the statistics on us and give us a more interesting line of topics to write on. In history I have Miss Thallon, whom Mother knows from college. Lucy says she is fine, whatever Lucy's authority is worth. She also says she never gives an A. That ought to make you happy, and Doctor Goldenson, too, who informed me that they never give over triple A here. I spent the afternoon doing the work for today, straightening up around here, and standing in line to register at the gym, and then to get books at the book-store. Those two things took almost two hours. I am to report Friday a week for Physical Examination and also to try to pass the swimming test which is necessary for graduation. I believe all you have to do is to swim twice the length of the pool, not more than one hundred feet at the most. After standing in line three quarters of an hour, the books that I was to get were not in yet, so I had to take Phyllis's and go off campus to get them and take them back. She got hers second hand but they are such messy things that I am willing to wait for new ones. I had a notion at the beginning that I ought to eat here in order to get acquainted with people, but I decided that I was sufficiently acqauinted[sic], and that I would get sick of this grub soon enough, so I had dinner with Mother last night and then came back here. They feed good at the Inn. The off campus girls get better grub than we do--they get dessert for lunch and dinner and they get butter for both. We get butter for lunch only, and in return for that luxury we get no dessert at noon. We now have two Freshmen tables, which we keep till Thanksgiving. After that we can sit anywhere we please. I don't know much else to tell you. Love,
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, September 30,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-09-30
Text: Dear Father and Pete: All I have to report today is a day wasted yesterday and a lot to do today before leaving. I fooled around outdoors all yesterday afternoon and went to see an excellent gymnastic demonstration in the outdoor theater by ten picked men of the Czech Sokol. It was well worth seeing. I had every intention of working last night, but various people came in to see me and before I knew it the evening was gone. I guess I shall have to start doing as I did last year and do most of...
Show moreDear Father and Pete: All I have to report today is a day wasted yesterday and a lot to do today before leaving. I fooled around outdoors all yesterday afternoon and went to see an excellent gymnastic demonstration in the outdoor theater by ten picked men of the Czech Sokol. It was well worth seeing. I had every intention of working last night, but various people came in to see me and before I knew it the evening was gone. I guess I shall have to start doing as I did last year and do most of my work in the library. Your long letter came Pete, to my surprise, and proved to be very interesting. I wish you a very happy New Year, Father. I am sorry that we cannot be together, but I guess you will be busy enough with the double services not to miss me! I hope that the party you plan for the near future will come off as well as possible, and otherwise I do not know what to wish you! Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, Mother, and Pete, October 12,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/12/19
Text: October 12, 1919. Dear Father, Mother, and Pete: Pete, what do you pay for typewriting paper. I paid $1.75 for a box of five hundred sheets of the only kind they have. It was the cheapest way to get it. I brought a large pack along from home, and it is gone already. I think I wrote you a book yesterday afternoon, so there is not much to tell you today. It is rainy and cold. No wonder the infermary is overcrowded. I worked a good part of yesterday afternoon, and I stopped in the middle of my...
Show moreOctober 12, 1919. Dear Father, Mother, and Pete: Pete, what do you pay for typewriting paper. I paid $1.75 for a box of five hundred sheets of the only kind they have. It was the cheapest way to get it. I brought a large pack along from home, and it is gone already. I think I wrote you a book yesterday afternoon, so there is not much to tell you today. It is rainy and cold. No wonder the infermary is overcrowded. I worked a good part of yesterday afternoon, and I stopped in the middle of my work this afternoon to write this letter. It seems as though the more time I have the longer it takes to do my work. I got up five minutes before the dinning-room closed this morning and made breakfast. It is lots easier than bothering to make tea in my room. Last night Sophs and Juniors of Davison gave us their stunt party. It was very good. The ridiculousness of their costumes helped as much as anything to make it a success. There was a nigger chorus among other things. They had a class being taught by the methods to be used in fifty years from now. In that they got a good chance to take off the Freshmen. The one on me was no good, but some of them were. mine appeared when the class was giving alliterative sentences. It was, "Fannie furnishes food for fourth floor". After the stunts we danced. The best part of the thing the take-off on the infirmary and its rotten bunch of doctors. I don't think they would have been flattered. Talking about the infirmary. You know Elaine Wolf lives very near me. She has been in bed most of the time for two days. All the kids have been going in to entertain her, but it did no occur to any of that that she might have fever, so list night after the stunts my thermometer came in handy. She had only 103 1/2. So in spite of her objections I told Miss Smith. She sent for the doctor and today they took her to the infirmary. Don't get excited that I might have caught anything, because I gargled and aired my lungs, etc. She had so much confidence in the doctors here that she sent for her mother. She came up this afternoon, decided Elaine was not seriously sick, and left. I can see you doing that, Mother. There is one place I would not want to be sick, and that is college. Please send the sport skirt and serge dress. I am wearing the brown serge today--it is awfully chilly. I guess I'll be asking for my winder underwear pretty soon. Did you get the bills from Luckey's? Love, [Fannie]I go to Mohonk with [Ferry] next Saturday. I was asked by a [Darrison Junior] also - she is a "stick in the mud" though. What was the name of the [Alderman] from Mt. Hood Lodge [who spends the fall there?]
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, Mother, and Pete, September 28,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/28/19
Text: September 28, 1919. Dear Father, Mother, and Pete: Before I forget the very wonderful news---two letters came from Mr. Marcus Aaron to me. In spite of the fact that one contained but very few words they were very welcome. Do keep it up. A very beautiful plant came from you, Mother. You had enough surprises up your sleeve, all right. I hung my pictures last night, with the assistance of Helen Reid, the girl that lived in England. You met her, Mother. I have the Vassar pennant above the...
Show moreSeptember 28, 1919. Dear Father, Mother, and Pete: Before I forget the very wonderful news---two letters came from Mr. Marcus Aaron to me. In spite of the fact that one contained but very few words they were very welcome. Do keep it up. A very beautiful plant came from you, Mother. You had enough surprises up your sleeve, all right. I hung my pictures last night, with the assistance of Helen Reid, the girl that lived in England. You met her, Mother. I have the Vassar pennant above the chiffonier, Venice near the window, El Capitan above the desk, Vassar seal between that and the pennant, and the picture of grandpa, Father, and Pete between the chiffonier and the bookcase. On the other side, I have Yosemite valley above the big chair, Bridal Veil above the foot of the bed, and Grandpa, Frances and Richard near the dresser. I mention the arrangement so that you will see, Mother, that the room is filled exactly right, except the Princeton seal for which I left room. You you promised it to me, old man. I put the cretonne on the chair. It looks very well. I have not yet put the shoe-bags up. I hung the extra curtains this morning. They make quite an improvement I worked in the library last night until nine-thirty, so I got a bath before ten. I told you, didn't I, that I was called down the other night for not letting the water out at , ten sharp? I went to the Freshman reception in the Athletic Circle yesterday afternoon with Marion Gratz. She has two roommates, one of which is Junior XYZ also, and the other one will be this year. Each has three advisees. So all twelve went together. It was a beautiful day. Me all stood in line waiting out turn up the receiving line. Mrs. McCracken, Miss Palmer, Head warden), Miss McCaleb, the Presidents of Phil, Senior Class, Students, and Christian Association, made up the line. Then we took our seats on the ground, and watched the Parade representing all the various organizations, pass by. They were all dressed up in masquerade outfit. It was very clever. From there we saw the stunts gotten up for the benefit of 1923, and performed in the Students' Building. One act of it was a representation of a girl from a one-horse town in Arkansas departinf[sic] for Vassar. It brought the place down. Another was part of the play given last year by W20 to 22. It represented all the large women's colleges, the girls all gotten up to look characteristic of the college. The Bryn Mawr girl was tall and studious looking, dressed up in Cap and gown. After the stunts the floor was turned over to the freshmen, and we danced till dinner time. It was a very fine afternoon.While we were standing in line waiting our turn yesterday afternoon one of the girls in our bunch said something about being the class baby of '99. You said you thought she might be here, Mother. Her name is Theodosia Hatch, and she comes from Watertown or Waterville, or some such place. She will be eighteen in January. From the way she talks, she was quite the event of the reunions of your class. She lives off-campus. She seems to be a nice kid. Our advisors are room-mates. Helen met Miss Cowley in the car the other day, and she wanted to know how I was getting along. It happened that I wasn't in the least dying of homesickness, or anything like that. That fool Katheryn Gardner had it again yesterday. I don't quite know what comfort I could be. I gave her a dandy little sermon. I told her she was jollying herself into it instead of out of it--and that from me! I took the note for Miss Abbot to the Messenger Room yesterday afternoon, and when I came back from the Library last night there was a note for me saying that she would see me at ten in Main. Accordingly I want over at ten, and she told them to bring me to her room. Good-night, wasn't she ever better looking than she is now? She is an old maid, all right, all shrivelled[sic] up and dressed just so. But in spite of her looks, she was very cordial, and seemed very glad to meet me. She told me, among other things, to start at the beginning, and tell her all about my family, how many brothers and sisters I had, etc. It did not take very long to tell. She thinks you are going to be very lonesome, mother. Then she wanted to know what ones of your college friends I knew, and what ones I knew by name. Katherine Keyes is to enter next year, she thinks. She is at prep school now. She says that they are going to have an apartment in New York this winter, but that next spring she wants to have me down to Cornwall. That is very nice talk, I guess. She gave me her address, where she works, and where she lives, so that when you are in New York, you should be sure to look her up. She is all right, I guess, but I like Miss Hamilton loads better. Didn't you really and homestly[sic]? Excus[sic] me, Pete, I guess you will make fun of the way I forced the last sentence. Doctor Abbot may be very brainy and very nice and all that, but after about ten minutes I gave up trying to hear the words as they drowned themselves in that pile of whiskers, and made myself comfortable for a nice little day-dream. Nobody else in back heard him, either. I have to work this afternoon. The reception yesterday upset my plans. Mother, will you please send me the picture of Pete that stand on my mantelpiece. Father, I have your stomach-ache picture standing on my desk. The other night one of the girls asked me if that was my father, and then informed me that he was awfully good-looking. Aha! She wanted to know if youwere a professor. Mother will you please send me the following books:-- Chardenal's French Syntax--a redbook. Expressions Idiomatiques--Bernard My Cicero--a brownish book. I think you know it. Outlines of Ancient History--Morey. I think they are all in the third floor--either in the red bookcase, or in my new one near the door. Miss Thallon sprained her ankle--perhaps that means no classes. I slept this morning till eight-fifteen, so I made tea in my new teapot, and got away with two oranges and some oatmeal cookies, so that tasted every bit as good as egg powder. Love, [F, as Pete says] Tell the Gdpas that I shall write one of these days soon.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Lest, October 30,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/30/19
Text: Oct 30. Dear [Lest], I played tennis after lunch. I have to work on the [report] of the English class [committee] now. Had class meeting to elect officers yes-terday. Love, F[this side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to M. Aaron, September 23,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/23/19
Text: Still standing in line - mail going - Letter soon Love, Fannie Sept 23Mr. M. Aaron, 402 [Winebiddle] Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to M and F, n.d. [postmarked March 15, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-03-15]
Text: Dear M. + F., Wired you not to come. It would be foolish - besides which, you might increase my nervousness, if possible. Mother, I won't need Miss Alice - I don't think. I haven't tried on any clothes yet - summer ones - but I am the same size as last yr. + wearing them, the same length, so I don't see what I need her for. However, I'll find time to [peet] them [an] next [bole]. I think I would prefer having her in June - everything is so indefinite for vacation....
Show moreDear M. + F., Wired you not to come. It would be foolish - besides which, you might increase my nervousness, if possible. Mother, I won't need Miss Alice - I don't think. I haven't tried on any clothes yet - summer ones - but I am the same size as last yr. + wearing them, the same length, so I don't see what I need her for. However, I'll find time to [peet] them [an] next [bole]. I think I would prefer having her in June - everything is so indefinite for vacation. Mother, I can't do a history topic at Rome - I can do a [4] one at home, [tho], + I would like to do about [100 or cr] hrs. of Psych [and] here. They close most of the dorms during vacation, + I don't know when they open them again (about coming back early). Wouldn't a Monday app'tment do, I could then <have> Sunday. If not, I could have Friday P.M. for a Sat. app'tment if this won't do; I can have Thurs. 4:13 if necessary. Let me [snow.] Love, Fannie Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to M and F, n.d. [postmarked May 22, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-05-22]
Text: Dear M. + F., Just discovered topics are due this Tuesday instead of Thursday, so I shall not write tomorrow. Have worked all day for Psych + the Browning exam tomorrow. Love, Fannie [Tree] Ceremonies were beautiful. Went with Miss Hamilton - 2 whole hrs. of her![This Side of Card is For Address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to M and F, n.d. [postmarked November 10, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-11-10]
Text: Wed. Dear M + F. One grand rush. Love, Fannie[This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to M., F., P., n.d. [postmarked April 19, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-04-19]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: The costuming, setting + acting [qIII] to Hall last night were excellent but the play itself, "Kismet" certainly was not worth the effort of production. It was quite cool but I was well "[clanketed]" + got through perfectly all right. Slept late this morning + then we went to the Lodge for a 50� [bffast]. There I [topiced], and did likewise for a while this P.M. with interruptions - many + lengthy. Shall finish it tonite - No.2. Am having my hair...
Show moreDear Mother + Father: The costuming, setting + acting [qIII] to Hall last night were excellent but the play itself, "Kismet" certainly was not worth the effort of production. It was quite cool but I was well "[clanketed]" + got through perfectly all right. Slept late this morning + then we went to the Lodge for a 50� [bffast]. There I [topiced], and did likewise for a while this P.M. with interruptions - many + lengthy. Shall finish it tonite - No.2. Am having my hair dried now. After that [Eliz] + I are going out rowing. The weather has been [beareul]all spring. It is demoralizing for work. Tomorrow night Helen, Eliz, + I are taking Miss Smith out for supper - we should have done it long ago. At noon I [law] to take [lane] + a K.C. school-friend of hers, Bradford now -. + prospective V.C. '26(1) out for dinner. Mart + I are then going off for a walk into this heavenly country. Tomorrow eve I shall go to the Ch. Assoc. meeting to hear Dr. Lyman Abbott. The rest of the day I shall topic. I ordered my cap + gown the other day. If the sensation had not been so funny I should have felt decidedly sad at reach ing that stage of the game ahead! Excuse penmanship - she is [rotting] my head around at a great rate. Elsa + Pappy asked me to "chaperone" them + [guests] to a movie tonite, but I told them I couldn't possibly spare the time. Mother, thanks for the cake. It has been mostly con-sumed already - not by me. Why did you send the pillow? I presume to keep the cake from bouncing. I'll return it in the next laundry. Are you still planning to come East in the car? I hope so - it would be great. Also, when is Confirma-tion? You never said. RSVP. Mother, I think I've answered all questions of the last wk.If not, let me know what is unanswered. If you could only see this marvelous, clean green Duchess Co. now! you wouldn't hang around Rgh! Lots of love, Fannie Brown won its debates > Dartmouth + Williams lost wk by unanimous decisions
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Marcus and Stella Aaron, April 1,1922
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1922-04-01
Text: Fly Leaf. English Opinion of the French Revolution - by F. H. Aaron (who doesn't give a d- who thought what). Dedicated in the solitude of the library basement on this first of April of 1922 to Marcus and Stella Aaron at 2P.M.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Marcus, Stella, and Mr. Aaron, May 28,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 5/28/20
Text: May 28, 1920. Dear arcus, Stell, and Mr. Aaron: (Sole purpose of this salutation is to shack the last mentioned one) Pete, you seem to object so to the excitement afforded by my postcards when I write them in a hurry that I thought I would try this method and see if you approve of it. You seem hard to please. Why did you send it back? I thought it was your economical turn of mind, so that I could use the card again. But it was postmarked, so i feail to get the point. However, don't...
Show moreMay 28, 1920. Dear arcus, Stell, and Mr. Aaron: (Sole purpose of this salutation is to shack the last mentioned one) Pete, you seem to object so to the excitement afforded by my postcards when I write them in a hurry that I thought I would try this method and see if you approve of it. You seem hard to please. Why did you send it back? I thought it was your economical turn of mind, so that I could use the card again. But it was postmarked, so i feail to get the point. However, don't waste time elaborating, as you would be taking away time from the enjoyment of your exams. Are you going to bring the car up here? Just what are you plans, anyhow? I hope you will let me know to where to check my trunk. Or do you only check it to the station at Princeton? It is very hot, but some kind Juniors told me it is cool compared with what it can be sometimes. I manage to keep my room fairly comfortable by keeping the shutters down. The first of my exams, Latin, comes tomorrow. I have English Monday; History, Tuesday; math, Thursday; and French, Friday. I did about two-thirds of my history review today. It takes me just about four times to study as it does normally. I surely am dense and dopy, etc. I spent the rest of the day sleeping. I went over to Assembly Hall late this afternoon to study the map a little. Miss Bourne is always so particular that we should be able to locate all references that I though it might be a good idea to look a few of them up. I then went down to the Lake. It is the first time I have been there this year. It certainly is beautiful around Sunset. The lilacs remind me of Braunschweig ten years ago. Lucy is going down to New York to meet her parents for four days. Her exams came in a bunch at the beginning, and then she has one next Thursday. I think I'll study the lives of Horace, Virgil, and Ovid a bit. After tomorrow may they rest in peace! I am strongly opposed to making dead languages compulsory in college. Now you will both proceed to disagree with me, I know. I think four years is enough for any human being. I haven't seen Bess lately. Pete, I hope you'll have the rabbi from Paterson over for Commencemtn[sic]. I does seem a shame not to give us the privilage of hearing him. Love, [Fannie][enc. w/ 28 May 1920] Miss Fannie Aaron wishes to congratulate Mr. Marcus Aaron on the great addition to his "I. P.-dom" in being elected vice-president of the Board of Public Education of Pittsburgh. It occures to Miss Fannie Aaron that the vice-presidency of said body is only one step removed from the presidency. May Miss Fannie Aaron be permitted to remark that it does not seem so long ago in her little mind that Mr. Marcus Aaron was elected to the more inconspicuous but nevertheless worthy rank of a mere member of the above mentioned illustrious body? And she can recall with equal facility when Mr. Aarcon was elected to member ship in a less local organization, namely the board of education of the Commenwealth of Pennsylvania. Aye, it is indeed a privilege to be the daughter of an I. P.[enc. w 28 May 1920] Mother, I wrote to the bank last week and asked for a statement of my balance. They sent me my cancelled checks. Do I keep them or what? R. S. V. P.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, Apr. 10.
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: Apr. 10.
Text: Saturday, April 10 Dear Mother + Father: I slept till ten o'clock this morning and was to sleepy the rest of the time to do any work. Heard a splendid talk last night by Miss Elsa Butler, head of the Vassar Unit at Verdun, on their work there. After that we went to the French Club <play> reception for her saw her pictures, + had good refreshments. Then, after that we (Ruth [Bransten], Helen Herz, and I) talked [deep] stuff for three hours. "Deep stuff" might be summed up...
Show moreSaturday, April 10 Dear Mother + Father: I slept till ten o'clock this morning and was to sleepy the rest of the time to do any work. Heard a splendid talk last night by Miss Elsa Butler, head of the Vassar Unit at Verdun, on their work there. After that we went to the French Club <play> reception for her saw her pictures, + had good refreshments. Then, after that we (Ruth [Bransten], Helen Herz, and I) talked [deep] stuff for three hours. "Deep stuff" might be summed up in "The Position fo the Jews in V.C." I showed them the door at 12:30. Perhaps that's why I'm good for nothing today. At present I am at the infirm. visiting Jeanette [Fellheimer], who has a sprained ankle Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, April 11,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-04-11
Text: April 11, 1921. Dear Mother + Father: Devate tonight, lab 5th + 6th, + work 7th + 8th. Had an ugly written in Ec this morning. I planned to get ahead yesterday on this week's work, but I had to go to bed at 4:30 yesterday with a splitting old-time headache. I haven't the faintest idea [what] it came from. It is gone to-day but it was a nuisance. Midsemester in Spanish Thursday! Love, Fannie Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, April 14,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 4/14/20
Text: April 14, 1920 Dear Mother + Father, Cousin Abe, Edwin, + Bea's little brother got on the train at East Liberty. Other Jews on the train were: - Helen Klee, Mr. Klee, Frank Glick, Mr. Henry Kaufmann, + Mr. Morris Kings [locker] ([lliwch]). Had you known Cousin Abe had the [berth] almost across from me, you probably would have [been] easy about my leaving. Marse met me at the station. he went along with the Raubs to the Knickerbocker for breakfast. Bea's aunt. Ms. [Strauss], came in...
Show moreApril 14, 1920 Dear Mother + Father, Cousin Abe, Edwin, + Bea's little brother got on the train at East Liberty. Other Jews on the train were: - Helen Klee, Mr. Klee, Frank Glick, Mr. Henry Kaufmann, + Mr. Morris Kings [locker] ([lliwch]). Had you known Cousin Abe had the [berth] almost across from me, you probably would have [been] easy about my leaving. Marse met me at the station. he went along with the Raubs to the Knickerbocker for breakfast. Bea's aunt. Ms. [Strauss], came in after awhile. She looks pretty gay to me. Marse insisted that inasmuch as I could do nothing but sit around and [saburrrso](?), as he said, and knowing that time was precious to me I should leave on the 9:30 - "which I done", as [Patash] says. There was some [uncertainty about the 11:30's leaving. I met a girl at the Pough. station who came up on that train because neither the 7:00 nor 7:45 left Sunday night. I could not get a parlor car seat, but [had] one in the middle of the coach. There were people standing all the way up. I came out here in a taxi and just made lunch. I felt very badly, so I went to bed at 1:30 + staid till 5:30. I did my French in bed, and rested [2] hrs. I went to bed last night at 9. but could not sleep for age. Thanks for not letting me go Saturday night. I could have let my-self become discouraged if I had letmyself do so. Today I am not much better, but I shall take it ver easy. I do hope it is only from travel + the necessary walking yesterday. Lots of the girls are already wearing summer clothes, + baseball practice is in full swing. [D]-----------! This is a good training for not having what you want. Makeup so far as I know, is as follows: - History - none French - 1 composition Latin - 2 days translation in Virgil's [Buches] English - Read 1 essay. Write 1 very long theme. "2 days' assignment of Masefield's poetry Math - I don't know yet, but it will be the worst of all. Dr. Scott was in the office yesterday, [so] she said she would turn my excuses over to Dr. B. Mrs. Kaufmann wrote Lucy I was not coming back. [Dak] Dr. Z if those pills are the same as what I got at the [Peun]. They are not as effective. Love, Fannie My truck is here. Miss Smith just gave me my excuses, and she told me to be sure to lie down every day. What she knows about me I don't know, but I was surprised that she should start giving me advice. April 14.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, April 16,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-04-16
Text: Vassar Lodge, Poughkeepsie, New York, April 16, 1921. Dear Mother and Father: I didn't bring any regular typewriter paper with me; so I hope you will pardon this. I got in at 8:03 last evening. Fan met me. I had dinner at the station; then we came out here. The telegraph office at the station was closed; that is why you didn't hear from me last evening. I sent you a night message from out here. It was certainly wonderfully restful to strike a quiet place like this. The place makes...
Show moreVassar Lodge, Poughkeepsie, New York, April 16, 1921. Dear Mother and Father: I didn't bring any regular typewriter paper with me; so I hope you will pardon this. I got in at 8:03 last evening. Fan met me. I had dinner at the station; then we came out here. The telegraph office at the station was closed; that is why you didn't hear from me last evening. I sent you a night message from out here. It was certainly wonderfully restful to strike a quiet place like this. The place makes an infinitely better impression coming from Harvard than it did the time I came from Princeton--but on an absolute standard I should say that it was pretty fine. We walked over half Poughkeepsie this morning looking for the Temple. When we found it, it was closed. Otherwise there is nothing startling to report. I expect to leave at 5:31 tomorrow evening--Princeton at 9:34, if I make my connection duly. The telegraph office may be closed then; so I don't promise to get a wire off to you. Love, [Leter] I don't know what to add to this interesting letter of Pete's. A change of atmosphere does not seem to have made any difference in his literary style. Anyhow, I am enjoying his company tremendously. The team sent me flying to the station last night and insisted on dispensing with my valuable contribution to the practice debate--for which I was duly glad. Really, it is great to be together again, and I certainly am glad that it is two days instead of one. But if you could see me standing at his dresser trying to type on a machine somewhere near my feet, you wouldn't want me to write anymore. Wishing you otherwise, beg to remain, Your humble chickenroastedpotatoes
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [April 17, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1920-04-17]
Text: Dear Mother + Father, Speaking to you this morning was certainly anything but satisfactory. Miss Smith caught me as I was leaving the telephone booth, and made me come in and tell her my story. She was very nice to me, but [insisted] on communicating with the doctor. Dr. [T]. said I should come to Metcalfe for the week-end and stay in bed. They both insisted so here I am. I guess they were right. At any rate, I had to obey orders. I don't know what to do - I am waiting to hear from you....
Show moreDear Mother + Father, Speaking to you this morning was certainly anything but satisfactory. Miss Smith caught me as I was leaving the telephone booth, and made me come in and tell her my story. She was very nice to me, but [insisted] on communicating with the doctor. Dr. [T]. said I should come to Metcalfe for the week-end and stay in bed. They both insisted so here I am. I guess they were right. At any rate, I had to obey orders. I don't know what to do - I am waiting to hear from you. I hate to give up with only six weeks left, but I certainly do feel like the [dickens] You may think ti is worry and homesickness, but it is not. It is the pain, as I told you this morning. There is nothing to do now, but to work here in bed until I get your second telegram. I telegraphed you this morning because I did not know whether you could make head or tail of the telephone message. Dr. [D]. was just in. She was very nice, but the niceness of the whole [bunch] does not seem to help any. Love, Fannie Saturday. Lucy jstu gave me your telegram. I certainly don't need you up here. I'll give myself a few more days trial, and [let] you know further.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [April 19, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1920-04-19]
Text: Monday. Dear Mother + Father, I [desided] last night to stay in Metcalfe <for> today yet, but I might have saved myself the trouble of deciding, inasmuch as Dr. T. sent word up this morning that I could go to classes today. but had to come back tonight! I got into bed at two o'clock, and will stay there until morning. I have improved a great deal since Saturday morning, but still do not feel as well as I did when I left home. Let me know how long I have to continue telegraphing you...
Show moreMonday. Dear Mother + Father, I [desided] last night to stay in Metcalfe <for> today yet, but I might have saved myself the trouble of deciding, inasmuch as Dr. T. sent word up this morning that I could go to classes today. but had to come back tonight! I got into bed at two o'clock, and will stay there until morning. I have improved a great deal since Saturday morning, but still do not feel as well as I did when I left home. Let me know how long I have to continue telegraphing you. The medicine + your special have not come yet. (2:30 p.m.) Also, my specs were not in my cape, so they must be around home. The train + delegation came back from Colgate at ten-thirty last night + the whole college turned out in torch-light procession to cheer them. They marched around campus singing the Alma Mater, which is not, as you said, at Lake Tahoe last summer, father, "Bring in the kitchen [stove]!" Math quiz Wednesday. I have finished most of the math makeup. All I have aft is a long theme in English + a back quiz in math. Miss [Banrue] kept me after class to tell me that she would like me to take + would therefore give me the necessary recommendation, for a special 2 hr. Horace + 1 hr. prose class next yr!! I have not the slightest desire for it, but she seemed so disappointed I told her I'd come to see her about it. Love, Fannie It is a gorgeous warm day. I was sitting on the porch on a steamer chair for a while, but the sun was too hot.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [April 2, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-04-02]
Text: Sunday 6 PM Dear Mother and Father: I have just finished my seventh hour working on my typewriter. It certainly is a wonderful time-saver. I took full notes on a two hundred and fifty page psych book for my first topic. It would have taken at least fifteen hours by hand. I spent all yesterday afternoon in the libe doing history topic and worked three hours in bed last night on Tennyson. The room is very comfy for that--the bed is up against the wall and it makes a fine back-rest. The room...
Show moreSunday 6 PM Dear Mother and Father: I have just finished my seventh hour working on my typewriter. It certainly is a wonderful time-saver. I took full notes on a two hundred and fifty page psych book for my first topic. It would have taken at least fifteen hours by hand. I spent all yesterday afternoon in the libe doing history topic and worked three hours in bed last night on Tennyson. The room is very comfy for that--the bed is up against the wall and it makes a fine back-rest. The room happens to belong to Elaine Wolfe. It took them quite a while to assign a room to me but they finally did so. I had a good sleep last night and worked all morning and three hours this afternoon on psych. If I am not mentally too tired after supper I shall do some Tennyson. I wish I had come back one day sooner and then I could have finished all the work I wanted to do. But I am certainly not wasting any time this way. I can't see why I couldn't work in Boston and New York, when I had the books and typewriter right there. There certainly must be something in atmosphere. Everyone says definitely that room-drawing is this week, drawing for numbers on Thursday and drawing for rooms on Saturday. The Saturday performance is an all-day nightmare, so I could not possibly get away to come down to the doctor. I have not been able to get hold of Miscellany to look it up for certain, but every Junior says so definitely, so I see no reason on earth not [to] believe it. If you don't get a wire to the contrary by the time you get this letter, that means that the information is correct and you can break the appointment, but make one for the following Saturday, April sixteenth, for the same time. I cannot afford to cut classes to come down during the week. I don't care much about missing Amherst--I'd have to leave here Saturday morning and travel most of Saturday and Sunday anyhow. So that is definite--an appointment for Saturday and sixteenth--and cancel this week's. My coat came. It is great. Otherwise nothing new, except that Miss Barrett, the housekeeper, of whatever you call her, died during vacation. Love, Fannie Have decided not to go to Am. even if I don't go to N.Y., so don't worry about that.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [April 27, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-04-27]
Text: Thursday Dear Mother + Father: I succeeded in losing my glasses last night running to chapel. They have not been turned in yet, + I hunted all over the ground this A.M. It was very windy all night, so I fear there is not much chance of getting them - at least, whole. I am told all good town oculists send to N.Y. to have lenses made. that is why I wired as I did. Also, I am not sure if I have the last prescription. I thought perhaps he could <have> send a frame too; if it doesn't...
Show moreThursday Dear Mother + Father: I succeeded in losing my glasses last night running to chapel. They have not been turned in yet, + I hunted all over the ground this A.M. It was very windy all night, so I fear there is not much chance of getting them - at least, whole. I am told all good town oculists send to N.Y. to have lenses made. that is why I wired as I did. Also, I am not sure if I have the last prescription. I thought perhaps he could <have> send a frame too; if it doesn't fit I could send it back and get one in town. I loathe the plain specs I am using now. I spent the whole morning in lab. I ahve graduated from grasshopper to crab. At present I am havingmy hair dried - then debate picture, then conference with Peggy Higgins, + tonight Evan + I work out rebuttal material. I am to <debate> rebut 3rd. aff - + have never once rebutted on that side in practice! The twice we have had it we skipped rebuttals. Founder's Day tomorrow I shall have to work part of it tho. The sweater came from Peck's, Mother - high-neck. I shall return it + ask for a [low] one. Otherwise nothing now. I think I forgot to put the underwear in the laundry-cases Mother. Sorry. Love, Fannie [Try] the [othe] Sunday papers if you don't find my face in the Times.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [April 3, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-04-03]
Text: [3 Apr 1922] Dear Mother and Father: I just put in a morning in the libe and shall return now for another four hours. I certainly am not spooky, Father. The only regret I have is that I didn't come back several days sooner. The ideal thing would be to have my three psych topics out of the way, as well as J and French Rev--then i could enjoy the spring. Got a wedding invite from Henrietta Butler for the twenty-fourth, Monday night. I can't make it--but I certainly would love to....
Show more[3 Apr 1922] Dear Mother and Father: I just put in a morning in the libe and shall return now for another four hours. I certainly am not spooky, Father. The only regret I have is that I didn't come back several days sooner. The ideal thing would be to have my three psych topics out of the way, as well as J and French Rev--then i could enjoy the spring. Got a wedding invite from Henrietta Butler for the twenty-fourth, Monday night. I can't make it--but I certainly would love to. Otherwise nothing new, except that I got a voluminous letter from Lucy this morning. She has broken her record. Love, Fannie Monday noon.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, April 6,1922
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1922-04-06
Text: Apr. 6. Dear Mother + Father: Feel better today. By tonight I will have finished the reading on my hist. topic. Hurrah! Humor - our Pgh. Freshman was at the play of the Temple players Sunday night. Says she - "Such a crowd of people as are around that Temple these days - it's terrible" Question - just what is the basis for snobbery? I suppose cleaning Folks' shoes!! Fannie Nothing new today Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, Feb 8.
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: Feb 8.
Text: Feb 8. Dear Mother + Father: The 100 odd in Heredity are beingseated, so here goes a letter. Had lunch with Helen + Mrs. Hertz at noon, then went to the station with them, + Helen + I walked home. It is a wonderful day. And here I am. I am going to see if the Dean's office will let me go back into Zo. I was a darn fool to drop a wonderful course like that, when I can learn about business, etc. from "I.P." Besides which, the new young Ec faculty didn't sound so wonderful to...
Show moreFeb 8. Dear Mother + Father: The 100 odd in Heredity are beingseated, so here goes a letter. Had lunch with Helen + Mrs. Hertz at noon, then went to the station with them, + Helen + I walked home. It is a wonderful day. And here I am. I am going to see if the Dean's office will let me go back into Zo. I was a darn fool to drop a wonderful course like that, when I can learn about business, etc. from "I.P." Besides which, the new young Ec faculty didn't sound so wonderful to me either yesterday or today. We shall see. I'll have to go thru a lot of red-tape. I ordered a seat for the 3 PM Friday. If I should miss it - the 11:37 has been late in its history - I'll take the 4 P.M. Shall we meet at Broad St.? I had a card from aunt Pauline. Otherwise nothing new. Love, Fannie Don't worry - Zo won't make my course any [harde]. The Dean's office changed my schedule in such a way that I'll be able to have my 4 lab hrs. in 2 periods.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, Feb 9
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: Feb 9
Text: Dear Mother + Father: I was glad to know that the call last night was nothing serious. sorry the line was bad. Debate tryouts 7th hour. I worked on it all morning - that is, 2 1/2 hor. It is quite a rush. I didn't think tryouts would be so soon. Must hurry to work up my speech. Just ate with the girl who was checked to arrange our side. She is an all A senior, debates of last year! Goodbye, F! Love, Fannie Feb. 9.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [February 12, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-02-12]
Text: Louise's note enclosed Dear Mother + Father: I am enclosing my semester bill. Please attend to it promptly. I have another rotten headache. Just when I made up my mind to drop Renaissance Miss Ellery stops me on campus to tell me I handed in a fine paper in Renaissance the other day! The fates are against me! I heard 2 splendid lectures this morning by Judge [Horeuce] Allen on -Women and law- and -Women and Politics.- Tonight I am going to hear Norman Thomas, contributing editor of the...
Show moreLouise's note enclosed Dear Mother + Father: I am enclosing my semester bill. Please attend to it promptly. I have another rotten headache. Just when I made up my mind to drop Renaissance Miss Ellery stops me on campus to tell me I handed in a fine paper in Renaissance the other day! The fates are against me! I heard 2 splendid lectures this morning by Judge [Horeuce] Allen on -Women and law- and -Women and Politics.- Tonight I am going to hear Norman Thomas, contributing editor of the Nation, if my head lets up. I am too discouraged for words about my head. Love, Fannie over)How is the enclosed note for gracious appreciation! I am going to send him my philosophy text-bk. for a joke - you can then return it in the laundry! My laundry came.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [February 15, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-02-15]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: I am busy doing the work I didn't do last week. Thanks for the wonderful basket of fruit, we shall enjoy it. Medicine came from [McKennan's] - 2 kinds. Love, Fannie Thurs.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [February 17, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-02-17]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: I'm just the same. My throat is still very sore + I still have fever. It was 101 when I woke up + it s 99 3/5 now (11 AM) I also have a pretty bad cough. + cold in my nose. I guess I'm booked for quite some time here. Don't worry about me. I'll tell you exactly how I am - + I'll also tell the whole truth which is more than some other people I know sometimes do! Love, Fannie Sat.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [February 18, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-02-18]
Text: Sunday noon. Dear Mother + Father: My temperature is normal today. My throat was much better last night, but is worse again this A.M. due to the fact that I breathed thru my mouth all night. My voice was back for a while yesterday, but is practically gone again this A.M. My cough is looser, otherwise there isn't much change. We were almost frozen out in the ward downstairs, so this morning we were moved up to the second floor. It is much warmer here. There are three in the room at...
Show moreSunday noon. Dear Mother + Father: My temperature is normal today. My throat was much better last night, but is worse again this A.M. due to the fact that I breathed thru my mouth all night. My voice was back for a while yesterday, but is practically gone again this A.M. My cough is looser, otherwise there isn't much change. We were almost frozen out in the ward downstairs, so this morning we were moved up to the second floor. It is much warmer here. There are three in the room at present. I am going to try to do a little work today. I didn't try as long as I had fever because I didn't feellike it because it hurt my eyes to read. I know nothing else to tell you. except that Dr. T. said last night she saw where my mother would be taking me to A.C. again. but <she said> I assured her you were going to be in Pgh. for a while now. I imagine I'll be out by Wed. or Thurs. I'm not in a hurry as long as my throat is so sore + my cold so bad. Did you send up to Helen's for my watch? Does the sale of 380 have any effect on your moving in-clinations? Love, Fannie 4.P.M. The only news since this morning is having slept 2 hrs. this PM + also having a [gain ] degree of fever.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [February 19, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-02-19]
Text: Monday morning Dear Mother + Father: This will be my 4th day in bed. I have 99� fever this AM so I'll certainly still be in bed tomorrow. My voice is still principally absent + my throat still quite sore, but I can breath thru my nostrils for the first time in two days. My disposition is at low tide + I'm terribly discouraged. 2 hrs. later - I'm not so discouraged anymore!) Debate starts this Wednesday. I'm sure they'll keep a place for me. I have nothing else to do...
Show moreMonday morning Dear Mother + Father: This will be my 4th day in bed. I have 99� fever this AM so I'll certainly still be in bed tomorrow. My voice is still principally absent + my throat still quite sore, but I can breath thru my nostrils for the first time in two days. My disposition is at low tide + I'm terribly discouraged. 2 hrs. later - I'm not so discouraged anymore!) Debate starts this Wednesday. I'm sure they'll keep a place for me. I have nothing else to do now than to wonder which course to drop - at present I'm all in favor of Ec. Sem. My topic isn't very thrilling + it's much the hardest of my courses. I wish I were home - unnecessary observation Love. Fannie (over)Noon. I feel much better + consequently in much more hilarious (excuse the hyperbole) spirits. The other 2 in the ward got up today. I think perhaps I will be by tomorrow. My throat is much better, but I"m still very hoarse. Will attend to the blood -count soon. I didn't before because I didn't want to go to the Dr's office + wait with all the colds! I got 2 prescriptions from [McKennon's] but no letter from Dr. Z. Did he write one? The shirt came.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [February 20, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-02-20]
Text: 203 Davison House Vassar College Poughkeepsue, N. Y. April 7 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: All I can report to you is a sick headache all yesterday starting with having to get up and walk out of J fourth hour. I thought Miss Wylie didn't even know I was going, but as soon as I reached the door she stopped in the middle of her sentence and said in deep concern, "Do You want somebody to go with you?" I suppose she though I would give them some diversion by fainting. I don't...
Show more203 Davison House Vassar College Poughkeepsue, N. Y. April 7 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: All I can report to you is a sick headache all yesterday starting with having to get up and walk out of J fourth hour. I thought Miss Wylie didn't even know I was going, but as soon as I reached the door she stopped in the middle of her sentence and said in deep concern, "Do You want somebody to go with you?" I suppose she though I would give them some diversion by fainting. I don't know the cause of the headache but I do know that I took a tablet of aspirin so that I could go back to room-drawing. It took my headache away, but I am off that stuff for life. It is the third time I have taken it, and each time it has depressed me uncannily. I'd rather keep the headache. Heard a wonderful concert by Thomas Wilfred, lute singer of folk songs, the other day. It was unusually interesting and enjoyable. I got notice from the Poughkeepsie post office please to see them about a package for me from Franklin-Simon. I have gotten everything from them but the dress. They tell me in the P. O. here that probably means the back arrived with the dress stolen. I shall see as soon as I can go to town. Hope Lucy doesn't stay too long. I am terrifically busy--I had counted on finishingI don't remember at all what we give Bertha, Mother. All I remember is the wedding present. I was amazed at Henrietta. I remember vaguely passing a man on my way from the elevator to her room, but of course I barely noticed him. She wrote me that I passed him in the hall. Somehow I have always booked for Gerald G. in the good course of time. I certainly hate the thought of her moving from Pittsburgh, and I also hate the thought of her being related to those awful penuchle-playing Royal Palace Hansteins, but I guess if one picks one's relatives-in-law in Jewish society, one would never marry! Has she known the gent long, and what do you know of him? I certainly was "thunder-struck". The scarf is great, Mother. Thanks heaps. Let me know as soon as you hear about the doctor's appointment. Right after I telegraphed you Rachel told me what a wonderful time is being planned for Amherst--twenty-five kids are going, and they are going to have a dance in the afternoon and evening for V. C. I was on the point of wiring yesterday morning that I changed my mind, but then the headache made me decide that I couldn't make it. I hope Lucy doesn't stay long, because topics are piled up thick and fast. I don't feel that I have any business to take the week-end for Amherst, not knowing whether i will have to go down to n. Y. to the DR. often or not. But I surely would love to! Peggy asked me yes--terday officially to speak to Brown debate. Why, oh why did I elect such a stiff course? I hope I am through with C's in the biology dept now. I got C on both writtens which covered the two weeks I missed and used other people's notes for, but I get A in the written just before vacation. And now I have what I consider good news, and so I left it for the last. Drawing for numbers took over an hour, and it was a deadly, nerve-wracking performance, in which one could hear an unbelievable number of catty remarks in so short a time. I had my mind stoically made up for 239, but surprised myself agreeably by drawing 47. But in view of the fact that we have the following system, it isn't worth much. Any number--and that of course means up to ten of fifteen, practically can reserve an unlimited number of rooms on her corridor, above, and below her. That means almost everything is reserved by the time 15 had drawn. But, if reservation is made by anyone for the room of the first choice of a person having a lower number then the one reserved for, the former can kick. However, big fights always ensue:--"You don't want to break up our gang, do you?", etc. But--the point of my story is this. Margaret Hay, Ted Burton, and I are trying to get three singles together--what is called a nest of singles. And the girl who has 9 promised us to reserve for us, as soon as she had taken care of her crowd of People.We ought to get pretty much what we want--we aren't very particular, except that we don't want first floor, and don't want north windows. I think it will work very well--it will practically like rooming with them, with the advantage of being alone when we want to be. I don't think I am making a mistake--I like them very much, particularly the one of the two that you met, Mother. What do you think of it? I won't write tomorrow because we will be cooped in Assembly all day long over this drawing performance. Jane told me that she met Dr. Goldenson in Kansas City at her aunt's house. She thought he would be very nice as one's rabbi! And now for some intensive studying. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, [February 21, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-02-21]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: I got up about 10:30 this <af>morning + came to spend the day in the sun - parlor in Metcalfe. Dr. T. said I could go back to my room this aft. but I am so weak I told her I thought I was too weak. So I guess I'll sleep in the [Infirm]. tonight + get out tomorrow. I surely am wobbly. Love, Fannie Wed. noon

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, February 21,1923
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-02-21
Text: Dear Mother: It certainly was great to have Father and Pete + Aunt B. at the debate. I wish ou might have been there, too, but I think under the circumstances, you were wise not to come. Of course, the decision of the judges - in our favor - would have been considerably more satisfactory, but we did not feel very low over the decision, because it was plainly a question of the judges personal preferences, as to the two types of debating. Ours was facts - theirs hot air. And I would rather lose...
Show moreDear Mother: It certainly was great to have Father and Pete + Aunt B. at the debate. I wish ou might have been there, too, but I think under the circumstances, you were wise not to come. Of course, the decision of the judges - in our favor - would have been considerably more satisfactory, but we did not feel very low over the decision, because it was plainly a question of the judges personal preferences, as to the two types of debating. Ours was facts - theirs hot air. And I would rather lose our way than win theirs. And Mother, I have never had so many wonderful compliments fly my way as after that debate. It made losing less disappointing. I'll tell you all about it when we meet. I'll leave on the 4:13 Thurs. + plan to return the following Sat. Hope I won't have to stay in Phila., so we can go to Boston. I had my first real sleep of 10 days last night - In bed at 10:30, and slept soundly till 8:20 bell. And I had an 8:30 psych lecture! I got there 1 minute late Thanks for the cake. I shall write short letters this wk., because I want to do as much of my history topic as possible. Love, Fannie In a boring [J] class, Miss [Wylie's] absence [reealy] felt. Dear Fannie, Heartbroken not to see you last night. Dying to hear all about it from you - everyone easy you were a marvel - I knew you would be. Can you stay in Main for lunch with me to day? Peggy (Higgins)
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, February 22,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-02-22
Text: Feb. 22, 1921. Dear Mother + Father: I shall be awfully busy to-day, + I didn't know if I would have time to write or not, hence the telegram. besides which, I was very much excited. The [serial] ([sfeakers] + alternates, but not yet distinguished) were announced last night at an "Ellis Island immigrant party", but more of that again. Enough to say that it was loads of fun + very exciting. I could not go to sleep for ages. Now the [hard pull] starts. I hope I'll last...
Show moreFeb. 22, 1921. Dear Mother + Father: I shall be awfully busy to-day, + I didn't know if I would have time to write or not, hence the telegram. besides which, I was very much excited. The [serial] ([sfeakers] + alternates, but not yet distinguished) were announced last night at an "Ellis Island immigrant party", but more of that again. Enough to say that it was loads of fun + very exciting. I could not go to sleep for ages. Now the [hard pull] starts. I hope I'll last allright. One of these days soon you'll get a lengthy letter about it - about 7 pages, I guess. Love, Fannie Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, February 23,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-02-23
Text: Feb. 23. Dear Mother + Father: Hope to write tonight. Have a Spanish conference now and then must go to libe. Don't want the fur, [just] wanted to know [where] it was. Love, FannieMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, February 24,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-02-24
Text: Dear Mother + Father: The unskilled laborer has nothing on me. Here is my schedule for today: Classes: 8:30-12:30 Lab: 1:35-3:45 or more Required lecture: - 4:45 - 5:45 Debate practice: 7:30 � 10:00 or thereabouts Love, Fannie A letter tomorrow for sure! Feb. 24Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, February 26,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-02-26
Text: Feb. 26, 1920. Dear Mother + Father: Nothing much to tell since yesterday, except that I could not go to Miss [Sabuon's] because [Dr]B. could not change her time for me and I didn't want to go down late + alone. The others all went on the first car after chapel. Besides which, I was greatly in need of sleep. I went to bed at 8:30 and slept till 8:4- this morning. I just came back from the libe (12:30.) I have been doing next week's history. I don't see how I can go down to...
Show moreFeb. 26, 1920. Dear Mother + Father: Nothing much to tell since yesterday, except that I could not go to Miss [Sabuon's] because [Dr]B. could not change her time for me and I didn't want to go down late + alone. The others all went on the first car after chapel. Besides which, I was greatly in need of sleep. I went to bed at 8:30 and slept till 8:4- this morning. I just came back from the libe (12:30.) I have been doing next week's history. I don't see how I can go down to New York next week-end with debate going at as full speed as it is. Why not come up here, Father? You would not have to stay the whole week-end if you didn't want to. You could spend a day or two here. R.S.V.P. It is only lack of time just now that keeps me from giving you a more cordial invitation Debate practice came [off]well yesterday aft. Dick [Foshel] is here with Helen for the week-end. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, February 28,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-02-28
Text: February 20, '21. Dear Mother + Father: The delayed letter was one I forgot to mail and found in my notebook. "Scuse" me! I am writing this in Ec lecture. Was that where you used to write letters, Mother? I have a full day today again, with lab. at 4:15 the squad and committee have their pictures taken for the Vassarion. I had a good sleep last night again. I think I'll manage not to [overtax] my strength, Mother, as long as I can rest up over the week-ends this way. Are...
Show moreFebruary 20, '21. Dear Mother + Father: The delayed letter was one I forgot to mail and found in my notebook. "Scuse" me! I am writing this in Ec lecture. Was that where you used to write letters, Mother? I have a full day today again, with lab. at 4:15 the squad and committee have their pictures taken for the Vassarion. I had a good sleep last night again. I think I'll manage not to [overtax] my strength, Mother, as long as I can rest up over the week-ends this way. Are you coming up here, Father? Love FannieMr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, February 28,1923
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-02-28
Text: 142 MAIN HALL VASSAR COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. 4", K , yze/51-3/J’( )"‘3 Dear Mother and Father‘ I went up t, Eiss Th$mpson’s affice ta expiain ta ﬁe: aboui ﬁfcpgimg ﬁne CQU?§m, and She was verv gi e absut ‘t. She said she thought I was aoing the wise thing, and un£e;* steed pérfectiy I like her very much per“ sonally, but I uon't think ghe ia guch a won derfui ﬁeacher, so I amnnot wastixﬁ any regFe:I about the way things turieé out. JO I worked quite a while on my EC topic...
Show more142 MAIN HALL VASSAR COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. 4", K , yze/51-3/J’( )"‘3 Dear Mother and Father‘ I went up t, Eiss Th$mpson’s affice ta expiain ta ﬁe: aboui ﬁfcpgimg ﬁne CQU?§m, and She was verv gi e absut ‘t. She said she thought I was aoing the wise thing, and un£e;* steed pérfectiy I like her very much per“ sonally, but I uon't think ghe ia guch a won derfui ﬁeacher, so I amnnot wastixﬁ any regFe:I about the way things turieé out. JO I worked quite a while on my EC topic today. It is Very interesging. I was werk— ing in Webb's "Industrial Eemosracy” on wage t1i:e;.erie:s. . I wurkeﬁ on debate two haurs this after- noon. I am incIine& to favor the affirmative, but I want to ﬁebate m&gative SO as to go to Smith. Pap, as a Pittsburguer, hava you any dope or could you suggest any §oint§ far or against gov'i ownership and control (not aﬁminisﬁratiom) gf the coal mines? Pete, Jim Armstrong's adﬁress is ”Ame?ica§ University, Beirut, Syria. I was sorrv ﬁg hear ab at Sam. Mavbe ‘ . -J J taey II lay off that nbise-machine now! 142 MAIN HALL VASSAR COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y. 4. ;he million Q ghogm aama this ‘*3 L10 0 M af eynoon, hut I have ;o; haﬁ a chance '73‘ ‘\'‘f-r' 1‘: .,‘.rv’r '2' ‘T. " * ' ‘L " “~" '- vﬁhﬁ tge; gap, so i ca 30% report. 3 had anote from Evelyn Goldegsan today. r.‘ -{xx /-\ £1, " Q ('1 ‘. r I 1 v; .;v,-- «u! ,¢- 1 .- rw K —'. Kw -. 4» and meltaiﬁlj nag taken 43? snhoui instruct- 4- 'in in 1etter—writin5 to heart. In was gt a "I taae my pen in xand" foﬁm. Er and Mrs. Aar n, once upon a time you suggested going to Pénehurst for vacationi Now that I drogped a cou?se, I will be able to Sta; awa¢ the whole Vacation, and even ionger, withaut difficulty, SQ would you care to re-sang ﬁe? it? I thiak it woulﬁ be mggt ﬁelightful? What do gen think? 0; '1 A 3. caurse, I am psrfectlg willing MO cage JGQGZ Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, February 3, 1923 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-02-03 [?]
Text: [3 Feb 1923?] Dear Mother and Father, Henrietta made me stay in bed late even though I did not sleep, so we are just starting out now at eleven. We are having lunch with Aunt Laura at the Shelburne at her invitation, and tonight we are going to Mrs. Henastein's. We were there last night for a while, and then we walked for about an hour. It rained all afternoon, so we took a nap and then Lucy came down for the rest of the afternoon. Otherwise there is nothing new. I suppose you willcall...
Show more[3 Feb 1923?] Dear Mother and Father, Henrietta made me stay in bed late even though I did not sleep, so we are just starting out now at eleven. We are having lunch with Aunt Laura at the Shelburne at her invitation, and tonight we are going to Mrs. Henastein's. We were there last night for a while, and then we walked for about an hour. It rained all afternoon, so we took a nap and then Lucy came down for the rest of the afternoon. Otherwise there is nothing new. I suppose you willcall up tnight[sic]. How is the treatment coming,? Love, Fannie
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