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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mrs. Marcus Aaron, n.d. [postmarked April 6, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-04-06]
Text: Am extremely busy, but a 12 hr. sleep last night revived me a lot. Love, Fannie[This side of card is for address] Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

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 Father and Mother, May 10,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 5/10/20
Text: May 10. Dear Father + Mother, I moved home today. I'll try it and see how it works. I found a note on my door from Eleanor Wolfe - sorry to have missed me. It took a while for it to down who she was - but the address Park Ave., helped. Nothing new in classes, except that I got a C+ on that math makeup quiz. It's time for me to wake up. Mlle. C. says she will certify that I don't need [a2nd] year foreign language. Hurrah! I don't think those were the glasses, Mother. There...
Show moreMay 10. Dear Father + Mother, I moved home today. I'll try it and see how it works. I found a note on my door from Eleanor Wolfe - sorry to have missed me. It took a while for it to down who she was - but the address Park Ave., helped. Nothing new in classes, except that I got a C+ on that math makeup quiz. It's time for me to wake up. Mlle. C. says she will certify that I don't need [a2nd] year foreign language. Hurrah! I don't think those were the glasses, Mother. There should be 2 pairs specs. at home. Medicine + laundry O.K. Love; FannieMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, December 14,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-12-14
Text: December 14. Dear Father, I [had] a letter from Aunt Bessie saying that Uncle Ike would meet me, if possible. If not, I was to take a taxi to the Pa. Station. etc. + [some] directly out to [Woodmere]. She sent a time-table ([Long] Island) She also said Uncle [Ike] had theater tickets - she did not say for what - and that they would see me to the train. You might [communicate] with them inasmuch as I would like the pleasure of your company. I had no idea you could stay over. I plan to take the...
Show moreDecember 14. Dear Father, I [had] a letter from Aunt Bessie saying that Uncle Ike would meet me, if possible. If not, I was to take a taxi to the Pa. Station. etc. + [some] directly out to [Woodmere]. She sent a time-table ([Long] Island) She also said Uncle [Ike] had theater tickets - she did not say for what - and that they would see me to the train. You might [communicate] with them inasmuch as I would like the pleasure of your company. I had no idea you could stay over. I plan to take the 12 M. special Friday. Possibly the 11:38, but I think the special will get in sooner + it won't be such a rush. The debate [was oreal]. We lost 2-1. I am dead. FannieMr. Marcus Aaron, C/O Hotel Astor, New York, N.Y.
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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 Father and Mother, March 10,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/10/20
Text: Dear Father + Mother, I am very busy, otherwise nothing new. THe history quiz( ) was moderately hard. You probably would not send the laundry, even if I did, not say not to. Nope the telegram was satisfactory. Love, Fannie March 10Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron 402 S. Winebiddle Ave Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Pop, February 10, 1923 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-02-10 [?]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: It is warm + [pouing] + I have spring fever - can hardly stay awake in classes. Keats paper due tomorrow. Zo written Friday. Debate practice to-morrow and Friday. Jeannette F. in addition [aunouiises] herself for Friday, Sat., + Sunday. She will have to take care of herself. I fear. Practice last night was more hopeful than it has been. In answer to your question as to visitors. I think it the height of absurdity for Father to come all the way from Pgh. to hear me talk...
Show moreDear Mother + Father: It is warm + [pouing] + I have spring fever - can hardly stay awake in classes. Keats paper due tomorrow. Zo written Friday. Debate practice to-morrow and Friday. Jeannette F. in addition [aunouiises] herself for Friday, Sat., + Sunday. She will have to take care of herself. I fear. Practice last night was more hopeful than it has been. In answer to your question as to visitors. I think it the height of absurdity for Father to come all the way from Pgh. to hear me talk for 18 minutes on a subject on which I am comparatively uninformed. To answer the question you asked: - it will not make me more [n]ervous, for the simple reason that I am already nervous - generally - and [tence] when I speak I am nervous at first, even in practice. I seem to have lost my former self composure in debating. In inter-class nothing phased me. I hope I get over it in the next 2 wks - our negative team is not strong enough to stand such silliness. But as to poor old marse - I love him too much to allow him to sit thru 2 hours of boredom. I can just see the expression on his face! He would prefer a good "show". Moreover, he would dis-course forever after to me on the folly of being a highbrow, of studying "Latin, Algebra etc." [Suit] yourself, but don'tyou think it terribly foolish? Mother, by no means come, I felt guilty in keeping you away the 4 extra days up here, so please stay home now. Let me know your conclusion, Father. Remember that we will practice Sat. morning in the Barnard Theatre, and probably will be entertained by B. Sat. aft. + Sun-day. - at least, if we aren't, we should be. V. does that for visitors, anyhow. So I wouldn't be able to loaf with you. Let me know your [concbesion]. You + Marse are welcome - if you cough up 35� admission to say nothing of the [Pa.v.v] fare - but don't be foolish in your enthusiasm for little [Buuy]. <To Mother: Don't bother - will get it made at Luckey's skirts for debate, + I always have a hard hunt to find one big enough around the waist to borrow. Thea - everybody's is dirty this time of yr. We don't mind that here, but I didn't want to wear a grayish one away. So I tho't the least trouble would be to buy one + feel comfortable in one that isn't pinned around the waist. And I thought also the most satisfactory would be to have Miss [Willowbrand wake] it - she has my measurements - the last skirt she made still fits - If you [tha't] it unwise < > turn up the him, I could have that done [heree]><at an alteration shop in one day. She could make a white flannel pleated skirt - spring model - I don't suppose there is much of a change in the style from last yr. IF you think this is impractical, I'll try to buy one here, but I imagine it will be hard to get 1 ready - made so early in the spring + I hardly have the time to hunt. Wire me immediately if you don't think having it made at home would work, + I'll try then to get it here. (12 inches from ground - I'll send a white skirt in my laundry that could be used as waist + length guide). Pleated I guess is best, unless they aren't being used anymore. It would have to be here by Thursday A.M. at the latest if not hemmed - otherwise P.M. We leave Friday. Remember she always makes them with 1 fitting + usually they don't mean much change. R.S.V.P. by wire if I should try around here.> Thanks, Father, for your arguments. We are using them, but one can't talk 21 minutes on moral obligation. We need facts on their incompetence + there seems to be a scarcity of dope on that. My speech is to be on ec. dangers + incompetence. (That from my "ickle" brain!) What do you think the danger to the Ph. from Japan under absolute independence would be? The 4 - powers treaty would protect them from being grabbed, but not from Ec. ag-gression. On the other hand, they aren't protected from the latter now. I don't know - do you. As a business man of sound judgment, we would like your opinion. We hesitate to intrude upon your time, but we do so because we realize how splendid is your attitude toward college women - Haha! Please let me know - seriously. I am writing this while having my hair dried - I had to take time off for a shampoo. I have this awe-inspiring con-ference with Miss Ellery to talk over my makeup for tonight. I tremble at a class of one - intellectually-minded or not! What date is J [Einstein's] wedding? I lost the clipping which I carefully [join] aside. R.S.V.P. The bank check have come, also blue dress. I am taking the medicine without belladonna, successfully - thank goodness. <Which> remeinds me please put in a cork in the next laundry that will fit the woods drug-store bottle (you have 1 too). I want to be able to take it away with me, _ the dropper cork is very loose. That will save time for me. Let me know if you have done so soon. Love Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, n.d. [postmarked May 9, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-05-09]
Text: Tuesday All well but most busy Love, FannieMr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, n.d. [postmarked November 8, 1919]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1919-11-08]
Text: Dear Father + Mother, Nothing new since yesterday's letter. I have to chase for a [trench] book again Love, FannieMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle St. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Pete, November 29,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-11-29
Text: November 29, 1920 Dear Pete: The infreuqnency[sic] of my letters at home, Pete, was due to the lack of typewriter, and the misspelling which I just noticed is due to my great hurry. I forgot to tell you, Pete, that I made debate. Rah!! I got in on time yesterday morning, took a taxi to the Grand Central, had breakfast, sent you a telegram, made the eight-forty-five, felt sleepy the whole way up--too sleepy to work--came out to college in a street-car, arrived at eleven-thirty, straightened...
Show moreNovember 29, 1920 Dear Pete: The infreuqnency[sic] of my letters at home, Pete, was due to the lack of typewriter, and the misspelling which I just noticed is due to my great hurry. I forgot to tell you, Pete, that I made debate. Rah!! I got in on time yesterday morning, took a taxi to the Grand Central, had breakfast, sent you a telegram, made the eight-forty-five, felt sleepy the whole way up--too sleepy to work--came out to college in a street-car, arrived at eleven-thirty, straightened up my room, sent you a telgram, had dinner, slept an hour and a quarter, washed my hair, and worked on my Ec clipping book till six o'clock, went off for supper with Mary Baxter, the girl with whom I wnet[sic] down Tuesday, came back and worked on the Ec book again till nine, went to bed, but discovered that the frequent arrivals of inmates of the hall made sleeping impossible till eleven. That is the history of my life. Excuse mistakes, but it is belltime. I shall be exceedingly busy this week, to put it mildly. Tell me about the various dinners, Mother. Where did you sit Saturday night? The bag was in my suitcase. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, November 5,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 11/5/19
Text: No time for letter - worst library rush yet. Fannie Nov. 5. [This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mr. and Mrs. Aaron, April 22 [21]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: Apr. 22 [21]
Text: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Aaron, I had my conference with Miss Wells yesterday afternoon. She did not seem to think I needed to tutor. I made up the three weeks work in one stretch, or rather, two. I asked her what she did to people who flunk [quizes]. She said she could not imagine me flunking one, but if I did, she would give me another one, because she would know that there was something the matter. Whereupon she asked me perectly seriously if I got an A in everything last semester! I told her I...
Show moreDear Mr. and Mrs. Aaron, I had my conference with Miss Wells yesterday afternoon. She did not seem to think I needed to tutor. I made up the three weeks work in one stretch, or rather, two. I asked her what she did to people who flunk [quizes]. She said she could not imagine me flunking one, but if I did, she would give me another one, because she would know that there was something the matter. Whereupon she asked me perectly seriously if I got an A in everything last semester! I told her I pleased my family very much by not doing so. She was very much amused. She surely is great. I wish she were not such high and mighty faculty, so that I could get to know her better. I always thought she was young, but I discovered that she graduated from Mt. Holyoke in 1904. Miss Wylie's Freshman English lecture yesterday afternoon on "Reading" was very fine. It's too bad that ou have to wait to be a senior to have her. My medicine tastes exactly like Dr. [Furness's]. Is it the same? I still have some of that left. Dr. B is ordering some Poland water for me. She says this water is all [right] only that it is hard, - but I might as well try the other. The debate victory must have been a great one. The only one of the judges who voted against us wrote on the ballot. "I vote for Colgate, because of its splendid [or atory], but Vassar has the facts." Love, FannieDear Mother, I guess I am starting something new. This is the third time I am ahead of time, three weeks to the day. I am getting [sense] in my old age, and staying in bed today, in spite of the fact that I missed a math quiz. That means two of them to make up! But it is pouring out, and I was afraid to risk it! I will stay in bed till tomorrow morning and at Metcalfe until next Monday. Telegraphing is no longer necessary. You know it did not dawn on me till yesterday that one of the things that may have hurt me was walking the stairs all the time. [We] did not have an elevator boy until Saturday. I wrote to [Gdpa.] last night but I'm afraid he won't get it in time, so I'll telegraph him tomorrow. FrancescaMother Mother
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, Father and Pete, November 2,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-11-02
Text: November 2, 1920. Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I don't know how long my letters will be the next few days as I shall be very busy. I have to finish my history topic, write up the last four chem lectures in a very finished form, and get launched on an English topic before Friday. The worst part of the English work is that I cannot think of anything to take for my topic. Well, Mother, I had a new experience today. Heretofore I have always heard the old man's praises sung by...
Show moreNovember 2, 1920. Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I don't know how long my letters will be the next few days as I shall be very busy. I have to finish my history topic, write up the last four chem lectures in a very finished form, and get launched on an English topic before Friday. The worst part of the English work is that I cannot think of anything to take for my topic. Well, Mother, I had a new experience today. Heretofore I have always heard the old man's praises sung by teachers, etc., but today I heard yours. I managed to get up the courage to introduce myself to the rambling genius, otherwise known as Miss Salmon, and I says to her, says I, "Miss Salmon, my mother has been writing to me to introduce myself to you------Do you remember S. H, '99?" And her face lit up immediately so that I knew she was not bluffing. She said, "Do I remember her? How could I forget her? And you are her daughter! Well, I am certainly glad you told me, and when you write to her give her my very best regards, and if she ever comes here to see you, be sure to bring her to see me. But what I find fault with is, 'why did you wait so long in introducing yourself to me?'" I said, "Well, I wondered how you could remember people after so long a time has past since you saw them". She said, "My dear little girl, don't you know that it is only the colorless poeple[sic], those that go along without taking any interest in anything and that contribute nothing, whom one forgets. But your mother was a very bright, interesting, lively, wide-awake young woman, who was distinctly worth knowing and remembering". !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope that will bring me a drag! I think I shall follow the crowd tonight to Students' and watch the election returns. It only happens once every four years. There is to be a French lecture of some sort eitheth hour. I am going and I'll know more about it after I have been there. We spent the hour in History this morning discussing the value of a protest vote. Miss Salmon is very strong for it, but I cannot see the great value of it. If it accomplished some positive good it might be worth something. She said among other things that the platform of each of the two big parties devoted about fifty per cent of its space to singing the praises of past administrations, forty-eight to knowing the other party, and two percent to a constructive program for the future; whereas the four small parties devote very little space to knocking and none to history of the past. I said then, that is these small parties had ever had any administrations before they would devote just as much space proportionately to telling about them. The whole class started to laugh, but I cannot see the joke in it. She said perhaps that was so. What's so funny in it?Millsy has another Ec sections now, so I guess that means that we gett someone else. I don't think I told you anything about Sophomore Party. The first act takes place in the garden of the hotel of a European summer-resort. Some Vassar Girlds, who have just seen the battlefields, are talking to some ladies who are guests at the hotel. They tell about college, etc., and that gives a chance for about six different choruses to appear and sing songs about college things. The second act is a party the ladies give the Vassar girls in return for the entertainment they had recieved. In this a lot of the talent of the class in fancing dancing was brought out. There was some wonderful interpretive dancing and some very fine exhibition dancing of modern dances. The choruses were all perfectly trained and very well costumed. It is too bad that you did not see it. After the party there was dancing. I danced off and on for about an hour and did not feel any worse for it. My job that night was to usher at the balcony door where all the faculty and people with guests come in. There were a whole lot of faculty who said good-evening to me, including Prexie--who never would on any other occasion! I was supposed to keep all juniors and seniors out. Some managed to get by the first door, and tried to get by me. Certain committees of juniors are allowed in though, also the Phil fire-captains, and their ranks surely swelled that night. I asked one young lady what class she was, and she said, "Miss Sprague, of the Physical Training Department". I felt like such a nut that I looked three times before asking people what class they were after that. I sent the night-letter, in accordance with your instructions. I am continuing to feel better. I recieved your special, Father, and "contents noted", as Grandpa says. Otherwise nothing new. Love, Fannie Hope your expedition to a little town seventeen miles from Boston is successful, Pete.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, n.d. [postmarked April 19, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-04-19]
Text: no extra laundry cases ,[an] 1 is broken too badly to use again. Sent laundry today. Feel better again today, [sho] far from oK. Wired you yesterday as requested. Hope the wedding present was not too hard to et. Have started to woek on debate again. It will be <april> 29, 4P.M. Love, Fannie Write to me, Pete. that's not the way I treat you in vacations!!!! Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, [February 16, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-02-16]
Text: Friday Dear Father + Mother: I woke up in the middle of the night with a terrific sore throat, and this A.M. reveals in addition to the throat a bad cough and 100� fever. I have sent for the doctor but she hasn't come yet. The infirm. is over-flowing, so I shall have to stay in my room. I am staying in bed + will take good care of myself. 4 P.M. The [nurs] from the office came + took me to the Infirm at 9:30. I'm in the grippe ward with 3 other afflicted ones. Dr. T. was in +...
Show moreFriday Dear Father + Mother: I woke up in the middle of the night with a terrific sore throat, and this A.M. reveals in addition to the throat a bad cough and 100� fever. I have sent for the doctor but she hasn't come yet. The infirm. is over-flowing, so I shall have to stay in my room. I am staying in bed + will take good care of myself. 4 P.M. The [nurs] from the office came + took me to the Infirm at 9:30. I'm in the grippe ward with 3 other afflicted ones. Dr. T. was in + remarked that "Stella Hamburger will be discouraged - She's a nice girl, but she thinks the sun rises + sets in F." All of which lack of medication hasn't improved my throat any. I still have almost 100 fever. My throatis very sore. but my head is better + I have no bodily grippe pains. I slept several hrs. this aft. I am terribly disgusted with myself, but I can't do anything about it. Don't worry - I'll stay here till I"m better + take care of myself. Half the college has either grippe or terrible colds. Helen took my watch home for me. I received [a] 4 or 5 days ago + it still [gains] a lot. Please send [Sam] for it + return it to [Grogan's] + tell them to keep it till it is fixed, or to say if they can't fix it. Love, Fannie
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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 Father, December 13,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-12-13
Text: Dear Father: Tonight is the big night! Am leaving on the 11:38 or 11:58 (special) Friday. Leave N.Y. on 11:30 P.M. Friday night. Aunt Bessie expects me for aft. + evening at [Woodmere]. Congratulations to the silver-[pot]! Love, Fannie Dec. 13Mr. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Astor, New York, N.Y.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, Father, and Zo, January 11,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1/11/20
Text: Jan. 12. Dear Mother + Father, No, I [cannot] come here later in the afternoon, because this is the only time it is open. "It" is the doctor's office. [The] only thing to do is to get over here as soon as possible after lunch. I worked a good deal yesterday. Helen Reid + I called on Miss Wells. [The] best part of the call was the discussion of Glacier Park between Miss W. + me. I went to bed right after supper last night about seven-thirty. I did not go to sleep early, but I...
Show moreJan. 12. Dear Mother + Father, No, I [cannot] come here later in the afternoon, because this is the only time it is open. "It" is the doctor's office. [The] only thing to do is to get over here as soon as possible after lunch. I worked a good deal yesterday. Helen Reid + I called on Miss Wells. [The] best part of the call was the discussion of Glacier Park between Miss W. + me. I went to bed right after supper last night about seven-thirty. I did not go to sleep early, but I had a good rest. [Four] classes thismorning, and there is the end of the story. Love, Fannie [Jeannette Fellheimer] + Lucy are having C. Rosenbloom + Howard Spellman up for Junior prom. Lucy asked me to come over Friday aft. for the in-formal dancing. It's a long time off.MotherDear Mother, I started Dr. F's medicine again, because the throbbing is really quite painful. I went to bed after supper, because I had to. My back ached. I was so tired. This is not a discouraged letter, you see - just straight [fort]. I am going to take my first walk today. I don't know how I will get along. I'll see.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, November 7,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 11/7/19
Text: It is such a glorious day that I am going for a long walk. I'll write a letter, but it won't get off in the afternoon mail. Love, Fannie Nov. 7.[This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, January 31, 1923 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-01-31 [?]
Text: Dear Father + Mother: Henrietta + Walter met me at the station + W. brought us home. Then I had a shampoo + at 4:30 we took the st. car to the [shalfonte] + walked back here. Then I took a brief nap, + dressed for dinner. Mr. L.S. was here for dinner. It was a "swell" dinner - best china, many courses, etc. The gentleman whent home at midnight I went to sleep at two. Perhaps Ill sleep tonight! My room is "adorable" - the whole house is! We just finished making the beds +...
Show moreDear Father + Mother: Henrietta + Walter met me at the station + W. brought us home. Then I had a shampoo + at 4:30 we took the st. car to the [shalfonte] + walked back here. Then I took a brief nap, + dressed for dinner. Mr. L.S. was here for dinner. It was a "swell" dinner - best china, many courses, etc. The gentleman whent home at midnight I went to sleep at two. Perhaps Ill sleep tonight! My room is "adorable" - the whole house is! We just finished making the beds + now we are writing out family letters. From that we shall proceed to market+ then for a walk. I called Aunt Laura + Lucy yesterday. Harold is all right, she says. The weather is not so fine, but it has stopped raining. It rained during the night. Mr. + Mrs. Frank had the chairs next to mine. When we got off the train, Mrs. F. said she'd like to meet H's husband, she never had. H, however, had told W. - "Here come the F's - you know them.- so he comes up and says - "How do you do, Mrs. F - I'm glad to see you again!" Whereupon Ms. F says. - "I'm glad to meet you - we were in Europe at the time of your wedding! H sends love. Love, F Hope the treatment had better luck than the 1st.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mrs. Marcus Aaron, n.d. [postmarked November 20, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-11-20]
Text: Please send me some jars of those [Fr. Process Prunes] from Stevenson's or somewhere as soon as possible. I haven't much left and they are a [necess]-part of my diet. Can't get them at Mark v trey. It's the best groc store Love +. Monday [This Side of Card is For Address]

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Father, January 9,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1/9/20
Text: Jan. 10 Dear Mother + Father, I am writing this while waiting at the station for the train. I worked my fool head off yesterday aft. after my head was washed, I went to the [libe] to study. Lucy came to study next to me. Talking in the [libe] should be prohibited. She had a letter from Howard Spellman. You know what I told you, Mother. I bet she'll have him up for Junior prom. Last night I went to the [audulip] lecture, purely as a matter of education. I want you to know that I am trying...
Show moreJan. 10 Dear Mother + Father, I am writing this while waiting at the station for the train. I worked my fool head off yesterday aft. after my head was washed, I went to the [libe] to study. Lucy came to study next to me. Talking in the [libe] should be prohibited. She had a letter from Howard Spellman. You know what I told you, Mother. I bet she'll have him up for Junior prom. Last night I went to the [audulip] lecture, purely as a matter of education. I want you to know that I am trying to educate myself, but I must confess I did not digest all of it - particularly the figures. I worked when I came back till ten. The floor quieted down at eleven. It is really getting to be worse than a nuisance. I then went to sleep, and slept [until] almost dining-room closing time. I then packed my little brown bag, in case I should have to stay over night - and here I am. Miss Smith did not say whether these were to count as week-ends, but I shall not [ask] until next week. This is the 3rd. for this semester after exams can count on [either]. Your card + Phyllis' note came this morning. She must have forgotten to mail it; it was mostmarked the 6th. Don't send any food. I still have [zurichack] and can easily get more. I don't remember any other questions.<She> Lucy told me that any weekend after exams that she goes down she will be very glad to do everything with + for me that she can. There must be ice today. It is colder and the snow is white. [The] fir trees (is that what they are?) are weighted down with snow + ice + they are beautiful. Love, Fannie Have we Josiah Roce' essay on "[Provincialism] by any chance? It is short, so it is not worth ordering from N.Y. we [would]be there with it by then.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, Father, and Lester, October 12,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-10-12
Text: October 12, 1921 Dear Mother, Father, and Lester: I am glad you sent the cake. Jeannette, who lost twenty pounds this summer through dieting, has consumed about one half of it. I went over to see Miss Ballantine about the gym deficiency yesterday afternoon. Everything has been settled without difficulty. When I wrote this summer and the dean's office sent the word over to her, she was leaving for her sister's funeral and neglected to look the case up. She apologized profusely. When...
Show moreOctober 12, 1921 Dear Mother, Father, and Lester: I am glad you sent the cake. Jeannette, who lost twenty pounds this summer through dieting, has consumed about one half of it. I went over to see Miss Ballantine about the gym deficiency yesterday afternoon. Everything has been settled without difficulty. When I wrote this summer and the dean's office sent the word over to her, she was leaving for her sister's funeral and neglected to look the case up. She apologized profusely. When I start gym in November I shall start in a special class, the idea being that she wants me to go it easy at first. When I got back at five o'clock Jeannette was here, so I couldn't finish my history topic. Helen, she, and I went over to the Lodge for dinner, and after dinner Jane Rothschild, and two other Freshmen and I went to Temple. Jane had asked me to go with her, as Freshmen are not allowed to go to town at night without an upper-classman. I certainly felt funny, acting in the capacity of semi-chaperone for them. The other two attached themselves. We got there during the English sermon. One of the nobel officers of the congregation was standing in the vestibule, and he said that the rabbi was talking in English and we had better wait till he was through, but I said that that was the part we came for. So he opened the door and we went in. The rab stopped till we got seated and the whole congregation, without exception, turned around in their seats to see the new arrivals. I have rarely seen anything quite so funny. His sermon was a scream. He was very dramatic, and bellowed in that little room loud enough for New York Carnegie Hall. In the course of his discourse he spoke of the material prosperity of his community, but lamented their lack of real religious feeling. They judge by false standards. For instance, they have their Russian schul, and their Galician schul, and their Roumanian schul, and their German schul. This is a very fine building. This, they tell me, is the German Schul. At that the whole place absolutely burst out laughing. I guess there are perhaps two Germans in the congregation. Then he went on to Dr. Levy's pet criticism. As soon as the service is over, they will smoke cigarettes in the vestibule. No, they won't. This is Yom Kippur. On Yom Kippur they wait till they get to the corner, but next Friday night they will smoke in the vestibule. Then he went on to say that if the calendar is kind and makes a holiday fall on Sunday night they will get Minyan, otherwise they will have to get it at some place of amusement. But the funniest of all was when he spoke of the bitter need of a Talmud Torah, and said that the community was prosperous enough to provide the funds for it. He said, "I ask you, (and this in a very bargaining Jewish tone), is there one millianaire among you--one man worth, say, $900,000? If there is, raise your hand". And one proud mortal raised his hand. Whereupon thepoint was proved that they had the money circulating in the community to [have the school]. He went on to say that he never talks with a manuscript and that he could therefore go on for three or four hours, but would keep the rest of what he had to say for today. I am sorry I missed the beginning--it was worth the price of admission. I forgot another funny part of it. He started sneering at reform. He said that now that their congregation is rather prosperous, they think they have to be reform. And what is reform? First, the men and women sit together. That makes it sociable. Then, a cantor doesn't suit, for they have to have English and English without music is bare, so they get an organ. They can't get a Jewish young lady to come up on the pulpit and sing, so they hire a christian you lady. And lo and behold, the Christian sings "Schma Yisroel' it is no longer "Schma Yisroel'." I wonder if you realize, Father, what a terrible cause you are supporting! It certainly was a rare sermon from beginning to end. After the sermon came endless prayers and cafe-clatsch and getting up and visiting back and forth. I had taken my prayer-book down, and we all read the service in it, to the great curiosity and amusement of our gossiping neighbors. What a terrible impression a service like that would make on an outsider. It surely is religion without spirit. Just what do you make out of a service where a man stands up in the congregation and waves to the noble president on the pulpit that it is time to draw the curtain of the Ark? The rab looked for all the world like a chef in his white cap and coat. Jane and I decided that we were going to the most orthodox congregation today, if that is the reform one, but then we suddenly both thought that on Yom Kippur they take off their shoes, so we decided not to. Perhaps we are wrong about it, but I think not. Henrietta Butler went home last Sunday. She has withdrawn from college. I think she is one grand fool. to do that her Senior year. I just saw in the Miscellany today that inter-class debate is the twelfth of November. That is very early compared with last year. If I make the team, Pete, there will be no leaving college that week-end. More tomorrow. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, February 21,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/21/20
Text: February 21, 1920 Dear Father, The train, as usual, is a half-hour late. I walked down right after break-fast, inasmuch as the cars are still running by fits and starts. I worked in the lib-rary yesterday afternoon. I had a long French composition due, and we were told to read for English for two hours, so I could not cut it down any. Last night I heardMr. Vachel Lindsay read, [or] rather [ail] his poetry for an hour and a half. I did not go crazy about it, but I guess I am no judge of poetry...
Show moreFebruary 21, 1920 Dear Father, The train, as usual, is a half-hour late. I walked down right after break-fast, inasmuch as the cars are still running by fits and starts. I worked in the lib-rary yesterday afternoon. I had a long French composition due, and we were told to read for English for two hours, so I could not cut it down any. Last night I heardMr. Vachel Lindsay read, [or] rather [ail] his poetry for an hour and a half. I did not go crazy about it, but I guess I am no judge of poetry. It seems ridiculous to send a letter worth as much as this special delivery, but I guess when one's Father is a baby, one has to please said baby. Not so? Wishing you the same, Fannie I sent yesterday's letter special, too. That is cheaper than a telegram from you, isn't it? I thought of you yesterday (for a change) when our class. president of last year told me that she telegraphs home once a week to say she is well.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, September 25,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/25/19
Text: Dear Father + Pete [Sept 25] Mother just left!! I will get a letter off in morning mail. Have been busy with her till now. Miss [Allirton] + her mother called while I was out. I'll try for my books again now. Your two letters came today. The flowers for mother look beautiful in my room. Love, FannieMr. 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 Mother, Father, and Lester, November 22,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 11/22/19
Text: November 22, 1919. Dear Mother, Father, and Lester: My typewriting pupil came over for another lesson yesterday afternoon, and staid till the kockey game. That is why I did not have time to write. Miss Cochren, the head of the English speech department, spoke in Hydiene on the relation of hygiene and voice culture. She was exceedingly funny, but in spite of that we have to write up her lecture. The Seniors beat the Freshmen in the final hockey game of the season. After the hockey game...
Show moreNovember 22, 1919. Dear Mother, Father, and Lester: My typewriting pupil came over for another lesson yesterday afternoon, and staid till the kockey game. That is why I did not have time to write. Miss Cochren, the head of the English speech department, spoke in Hydiene on the relation of hygiene and voice culture. She was exceedingly funny, but in spite of that we have to write up her lecture. The Seniors beat the Freshmen in the final hockey game of the season. After the hockey game Josephine Marle and I called on Mlle. Champy. She is the other Freshman in the class. The boss insisted on talking English. She said she would have preferred coming as a student, but she took what she got. I guess she cannot be very old. She was quite interesting, also amusing. That is one call off the list. My telescope came with two large cracks in it. It striked me that that is rather early in the game for anything like that to happen. If I have time this afternoon I'll take it into Lucky's and see about it. I don't know if we have to work over Thanksgiving--I hope not, but I rather imagine we will. Last night I heard a lecture by Dr. S. K. Ratcliffe, London University extension lecturer, on "The New Europe and the Coming International Order." Miss Kitchel strongly recommended it to us. She said he was the best lecturer the college had last year. I was too tired to get all out of it I might have, but even so, I enjoyed it very much. Have you Roosevelt's Letter to his Children", either at home or at Princeton. If so, please bring it to New York or let me know if you haven't got it and I'll buy it. I have to have it to read for outside reading in English. Also, Mother, please bring me some stockings to match the light-topped shoes I wore in New York. I'll have to use them Thanksgiving, and I discovered my stockings are all worn out. There is a sign up on the bulletins to lock your valuables over Thanksgiving and take the key with you. Carolyn Fay has been missing stuff. I thought it was very lucky that nothing like that had happened before. Lofe[sic], [Fannie]
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mrs Marcus Aaron, n.d. [postmarked March 10, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-03-10]
Text: Very busy. Nothing new. The debate is next Sat. night. Don't come under any circumstances if it is bad for your health. Mrs. Marcus Aaron 402 Winebiddle St Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother and Pete, November 12,1922
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1922-11-12
Text: November 12, 1922 Dear Mother and Pete: We celebrated the twenty-first birthday by going rowing on the lake and then walking to town and having a good dinner at Smith's. Today we continued in the celebration by participating in delicious turkey and apples sent by her mother for the occasion. I worked most of the morning on my English topic and shall spend most of the afternoon on the same. Tonight we are going to Junior Party. Seniors are not admitted but we managed to get hold of some...
Show moreNovember 12, 1922 Dear Mother and Pete: We celebrated the twenty-first birthday by going rowing on the lake and then walking to town and having a good dinner at Smith's. Today we continued in the celebration by participating in delicious turkey and apples sent by her mother for the occasion. I worked most of the morning on my English topic and shall spend most of the afternoon on the same. Tonight we are going to Junior Party. Seniors are not admitted but we managed to get hold of some guest tickets. Last night I was called up a young man who lives at the Y. M. C. A., who works in Poughkeepsie, and who is a friend of Ivan Half's from Brown. The latter told him to call me up, look me up, rather. I certainly don't know I. H. well enough to hurt me, but I guess he is supposed to be quite nice. He is coming out tomorrow afternoon. I didn't quite know what to do with him--on the phone, but concluded there was no harm in meeting him under the sheltering auspices of Main Parlors. I trust you will not disapprove of my action. Love, Fannie I'll take whatever train suits you, as late as the 8 P.M. The th. guild play "[R.V.R]" is said to be excellent. the "Comedie Francaise" will be in NY. I judge Father doesn't want to see that tho. So let it be with [R.V.R.] or Loyalties. I think I prefer Loyalties.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, May 19,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 5/19/20
Text: May 19, 1920. Dear Father, The carbon copy of my letter home is much more interesting, so you can read the letter when you get home. There are some stories, (secrets!) in it, and the possibility of your not getting the letter occurred to me, so I decided not to send it. We had a stiff math quiz this morning. I fizzled the last question beautifully. I wish I had not bothered getting up at six to study for it. I met Miss Cowley last night, and before knew it I had spent forty minutes with her,...
Show moreMay 19, 1920. Dear Father, The carbon copy of my letter home is much more interesting, so you can read the letter when you get home. There are some stories, (secrets!) in it, and the possibility of your not getting the letter occurred to me, so I decided not to send it. We had a stiff math quiz this morning. I fizzled the last question beautifully. I wish I had not bothered getting up at six to study for it. I met Miss Cowley last night, and before knew it I had spent forty minutes with her, so I had to study for the old thing this morning. I just had a long afternoon sleep. It does not seem to pay for me to go without it. Miss Bourne told us this morning all that we will have to review for Latin exam, and it surely is a huge amount. Our history is most interesting now, and it also takes a lot of time doing library work for it. We have come down to the various Balkan ward. Miss Thallon lived in Greence[sic] for a while. I have to go to a lecture eighth hour, and then to Josselyn for dinner. Love, Earickelootime).—Ex. ________ "Learn next fifteen verses of Faculty song for singing on Monday night." —Daily Princetonian. How the faculty must appreciate these little attentions. ________
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, March 17, 1922 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1922-03-17 [?]
Text: On the train 5 PM Dear Father: So you're coming anyhow! I do hope you won't be dis-appointed! It's terribly ex-citing. Some of the committee saw us off + Peggy [Aeggine] came down along to meet the Holyoke people. I wish I could be in both places. Miss Ellery + Miss [Gibson] (Ec Holoke Alum) are giving parties. I don't know the time of the debate - I guess 8 o'clock. Neither do we know the name of the ahll, but its at Barnard. We practice tomorrow A.M., go to theater...
Show moreOn the train 5 PM Dear Father: So you're coming anyhow! I do hope you won't be dis-appointed! It's terribly ex-citing. Some of the committee saw us off + Peggy [Aeggine] came down along to meet the Holyoke people. I wish I could be in both places. Miss Ellery + Miss [Gibson] (Ec Holoke Alum) are giving parties. I don't know the time of the debate - I guess 8 o'clock. Neither do we know the name of the ahll, but its at Barnard. We practice tomorrow A.M., go to theater P.M. I want to see you as much as possible, but I'll have to be careful about courtesy, etc., in regard to their hospitality. You [pnow][Barnard] + V.C., [staeed] on rather shaky ground in their relations to each other - + I can't [augment it]. Come up after breakfast + hear us practice - I wish you would - + see how my economics sounds to you ("representative of the un-[professored] audience".) I'll call you up at the Com. before we start debate practice, but don't wait for that if you get in sooner - you call me at Barnard; + say I'm with the V.C. Deb. team. I'd like to see you at lunch if you don't come before in the morning - but I can't say anything definitely now. Be sure to have no expression on your face at the debate Loads of love to [Beurp], Big Log.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mrs. Marcus Aaron, n.d. [postmarked May 31, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-05-31]
Text: Underwear not yet here. Please send headed bag in laundry - shall give it to Helen for commencement. Also - in my dresser drawer in little box ([either rt] or left drawer) you will find my gold locket chain. Please put it in laundry as I should like to wear my D.S.R. key on it as a bracelet. Put it in if you have time. When I'm pres. of a college, I ain't gonna have no exams - life's too short! Please bring along a duster for me - I [have one co ]) at [home]Nothing new-...
Show moreUnderwear not yet here. Please send headed bag in laundry - shall give it to Helen for commencement. Also - in my dresser drawer in little box ([either rt] or left drawer) you will find my gold locket chain. Please put it in laundry as I should like to wear my D.S.R. key on it as a bracelet. Put it in if you have time. When I'm pres. of a college, I ain't gonna have no exams - life's too short! Please bring along a duster for me - I [have one co ]) at [home]Nothing new--studying for exams--eternally. Love, Fannie[This Side of Card is For Address] Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, n.d. [postmarked October 8,1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-10-08]
Text: Dear Father + Mother, I'm sorry I missed the mail, but this is lab day. F.[This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to [family], n.d. [postmarked May 15, 1922]:
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Description
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 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 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 Mrs. M. Aaron, n.d. [postmarked April 30, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-04-30]
Text: d Octot^r 13, 1922 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I am sorry that I could not get off a real letter either yesterday or today, but when I came back yesterday after fifth hour to get my racket, I: fourid a note on my-door ^from, Aurit', ' Hattie. ^ TheyVhad Just arrived at lunch time, and I found them in the parlor. The thrill of^eing surprised, instead of having their arrival announced, was quite enjoyable. The only difficulty was tkat I had both a Renaissance and a Drama topic due...
Show mored Octot^r 13, 1922 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I am sorry that I could not get off a real letter either yesterday or today, but when I came back yesterday after fifth hour to get my racket, I: fourid a note on my-door ^from, Aurit', ' Hattie. ^ TheyVhad Just arrived at lunch time, and I found them in the parlor. The thrill of^eing surprised, instead of having their arrival announced, was quite enjoyable. The only difficulty was tkat I had both a Renaissance and a Drama topic due tod^ , and a great deal of work still to do on both of them» Had they written they were coming, I could easily have had them out of the road. I spent the rest of the afternoon shewing them around, talking to them, showing them my room, etc. We had dinner at the Lodge. Ihey insisted on my bpinging the kids along. Aunt Hattie made quite a hit with them, but I don't know about her bashful husband. They found out pretty quickly that he is basnfull I donH quite know what he made of having five girls at dinner when he was the lonesome gentleman of the party. I left them after chapel and worked till eleven, and finished the topics. Then I met them this morning after my last morning class at elven-thirty, and they left on the two o'clock train. I certainly didanjoy having them here, and the/ did not interfere with work to any harmful degree at all. Your point of view about college, college activities, etc., Mother, is at least eight years younger than Aunt Hattie's instead of eight years older. This afternoon we walked out to the cider mill, and got some delicious cider. It was a heavenly day. The fäiliage is gorgeous now. Mother, I wish after you are up that you would please send Hie Zangwill's "Chidlren of the Ghetto" and also 'Dreamers of TO the Q-hetto" . I am going to dornan Ec topic on ''The Family among the Jews"! Haha! That is a topic that is taken every year, and I thought I might contribute a personal element this year, o if it was done by a Jewish girl. Besides which, I thought it g would be infinitely more interesting than the family among the PQ Mormons, Turks, Japs, or any other people| and I am not origM- a to do any other kind, such as the high-brow one done last § year on the family in Greek tragedies. We are at present taking ^ up the patriarchal organization of the family, and Millsy called ^ onme to find out way we should be studying the Hebrew family, ^ rather than the Chinese, for instance! I felt highly honored by the comparison. (D \0 ^ There is nothing else of Interest to report. I have to u spend all tomorrow doing the Tolerance topic that was due last ^ week, and then I shall have caught up with my work. N Q> Si Si I dOy^'t know what you mean, iother, by all the parcels. I got everything from home that I ordered. I am going to write to Paulson's to send my fur coat pretty soon. 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I think that would brighten it up, and not look as patchy as a colisr* I do hope you will be able to be up soon. But don*t be too ippatient about it—as long as you are not very sick, it is a good rest for y^u, and I don't know but what that is the only way that you can be prevailed uponto rest!Mother Mother Mother Mother
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, n.d. [postmarked October 8, 1921]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1921-10-08]
Text: Dear Father + Mother! It is as gorgeous as freshman year, but luck was against us and brought us cold weather and rain from ten o'clock on. I'm blessing the winter coat I brought along. We're having a great time. - and enjoying every minute. Congrats on the old man's birthday. Fannie Mr. + Mrs. M. Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. LAKE SHORE. MOHONK LAKE, N. Y.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mrs Marcus Aaron, n.d. [postmarked May 2, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-02]
Text: Wed. 2 PM Dear Mother + Father; Again I must be true to my promise to tell you every time I don't feel well. I'm off to the Infirm. I have a splitting head-ache, my back + legs ache like this summer, + I have faver of 100! (12 M). It came out of a clear sky. in the middle of the morning, I have no idea what brought this on. I haven't had treatment but once for almost two weeks, as I feel they were not helping me at all + I wrote to Dr. Z. for per-mission to discontinue them -...
Show moreWed. 2 PM Dear Mother + Father; Again I must be true to my promise to tell you every time I don't feel well. I'm off to the Infirm. I have a splitting head-ache, my back + legs ache like this summer, + I have faver of 100! (12 M). It came out of a clear sky. in the middle of the morning, I have no idea what brought this on. I haven't had treatment but once for almost two weeks, as I feel they were not helping me at all + I wrote to Dr. Z. for per-mission to discontinue them - so it can't be any infection. The only thing that [peeves] me is that I didn't get a chance eto take C. Oil before Dr. B. came - nowI guess all I can have is a dainty pink pill that wouldn't even do a fly any good. However, it can't be helped, Don't worry - I'm sorry I had to tell you. I suppose they'll tell me I have chicken-pox or measles! Received your telegram. Thank you for it. Love Fannie Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron (of Pittsburgh) c/o Hotel Traymore, Atlantic City, N.J. 142 Main Hall vassar college poughkeepsie, n. y.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Pete, May 23, 1923 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-23 [?]
Text: 142 main hai_u vassar college poughkeepsie, n. y. Dear Mother and Father^ I v/ent up explain to lier she was very i thought I was stood perfect! sonally, "but I derful teacher about the way to Miss Thompson's office to about dropping the course, and ice about it. She said she doing the wise thing, and under-y. I like her very much per*" don't think she is such a won)^ so I ämnnot wasting any regrel things turned out. I worked quite a while on my Ec topic today. It is very...
Show more142 main hai_u vassar college poughkeepsie, n. y. Dear Mother and Father^ I v/ent up explain to lier she was very i thought I was stood perfect! sonally, "but I derful teacher about the way to Miss Thompson's office to about dropping the course, and ice about it. She said she doing the wise thing, and under-y. I like her very much per*" don't think she is such a won)^ so I ämnnot wasting any regrel things turned out. I worked quite a while on my Ec topic today. It is very interesting. I was working in Webb's "Industrial democracy'' on wage theories. I worked on debate two hours this afternoon. I am inclined to favor the affirmative, but I ?/ant to debate negative so as to go to Smith. Pap, as a Pittsburgher, have you any dope or could you suggest any points for or against gov't ownership and control (not administration) of the coal mines? Pete, Jim Armstrong's address is "America] University, Beirut, Syria . I was sorry to hear abcut Sam. Maybe they'll lay off that näise-machine now!142 main hai_u vassar college poughkeepsie, n. y. The million dollar shoes came this afternoon, but I have not had a chance to wear them yet, so I cannot report. I had anote from Svelyn Goldenson today. She certainly has taken her shhool instruction in letter-writing to heart. It was almost a take my pen in hand" form. Mr. and Mrs, Aarcn, once upon a time you suggested going to Pinehurst for vacation, Now that I dropped a course, I will be able to stay away the whole vacation, and even longer, without difficulty, so would you care to re-consider it? I think it would be most delightful? Fnat do you think? Of course, I am perfectly willing to coiae home! Love, FannieMiss Fannie Aaron announces that she has formally and finally ceased to be a member of the class in American History. Her schedule is thus changed that she can go away week-ends on the 1:09 train - if she ever goes away. Had dinner at the Lodge last night. I am still not terribly strong. Did you ever get the Cap + Gown snapshot I sent you to N.Y.? You never acknowledged it.
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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 Mother, Father, and Lester, January 3, 1919 [1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1919-01-13 [1920]
Text: January 13, I9l9. i Dear Mother, Father, and Lester; I shall be very busy tomorrow, so I shall write this before going to bed, incidentally waiting for my room to cool off enough to sleep! As you notice, it is the P that I have not had time to have fixed yet. I shall send my laundry off tomorrow. Will Jfou please have the two books returned to the library. Mother? They are due very soon, I think. Also, the gray woolen stockings are too short in the leg and the brown ones are much too long in...
Show moreJanuary 13, I9l9. i Dear Mother, Father, and Lester; I shall be very busy tomorrow, so I shall write this before going to bed, incidentally waiting for my room to cool off enough to sleep! As you notice, it is the P that I have not had time to have fixed yet. I shall send my laundry off tomorrow. Will Jfou please have the two books returned to the library. Mother? They are due very soon, I think. Also, the gray woolen stockings are too short in the leg and the brown ones are much too long in the foot, tion't chase all over trying to get some> I have three paprs a§ it is, and the buildings are so warm that luness things change the only way to use them is with low shoes anyhow. The package came from Welsh's tonight, wonderfully boxed and insured. They can collect their insurance on the Nox—it is conspicuous by its absence. The bottle is in little j)ieces. The Maltine is all right, though. Meanwhile I have the per-scrittion that you sent me, and I can leave it in town Saturday morning. I told Beatrice Bagg how it came, inasmuch as she had walked to the drug store in Arlington with me on Sunday. She said, Probably the medicine trickled out of the box onto the sidewalk and some ppor dog came along and lapped it upand was p oisoned and died", ^^o you suppose she was trying to be funny? Speaking of Beatrice, she is proctor now for the next three weeks. A little bit too much work, (I appreciate that that is poor construction), went to Helen Reid's and my heads last night-so at ten o'clock we went in and informed her that we had been making quite a little noise, and that it was her duty as proctor to call us down. She was terribly fussed and put out. It does not sound so.funny to say it or tell about It, but we surely had a circus with her. She took me by the arm and told me to go home and go to bed. Miss Sogers came out in the hall, and by the smile on her facr, fully appreciated the humor. Beatrice told me this morning I would be her undoing yet.. Please keep the old unionsuits that have not got my name in them at home—they were packed by mistake. I have plenty wife out them. I saw Carolyn Bailey for a few minutes today roommate now—her Mst name is Lester. She has a I left the bill of the stockings out by mistake, enclose them in this letter. I shall Mother, please have a few of my old red Peter Tom ties died black so that I can use them for gym. I shall be very busy tomorrow aft., so shall not write then
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Papa, November 12,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 11/12/19
Text: Dear "Papa", I am awfully busy trying to do Monday's work, so goodbye Fannie Nov. 12[This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, October 30,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/30/19
Text: Oct. 30. Dear Father + Mother, I am sure I'll get time for a letter tomorrow. I played tennis after lunch - I must work on the English com-mittee now. I am getting tired of work. I am looking [forward] to seeing you, Mother. I got a commence-ment present from [Howe St.] today. Another note to write. I did not get time to see about your tie, Father. Love, [Fannie]This was evidently missent. I shall write more tomorrow. Love, [Fannie] I sent you the French Dictionary. [this side of card...
Show moreOct. 30. Dear Father + Mother, I am sure I'll get time for a letter tomorrow. I played tennis after lunch - I must work on the English com-mittee now. I am getting tired of work. I am looking [forward] to seeing you, Mother. I got a commence-ment present from [Howe St.] today. Another note to write. I did not get time to see about your tie, Father. Love, [Fannie]This was evidently missent. I shall write more tomorrow. Love, [Fannie] I sent you the French Dictionary. [this side of card is for adress] Mr. M. L. Aaron, 55 Campbell Hall, Princeton, N. J.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, November 10,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 11/10/19
Text: As usual I must hurry to the library. Had a wonderful start on this week. My work won't be rushed this week - I only hope I can get [through] my work for Monday done before I leave. Math [quizz] Wednes-day. We got our sight translations back - I got a B+, highest mark in class + only one. Love, Fannie Nov. 10. No wonder I am happy.[This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, Father, and Lester, September 29,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/29/19
Text: Sept. 29, 1919 Dear Mother, Father, and Lester: Your Lengthy Letter and your lengthy letter, Pete, came today, but your lenghty letter did not come, Father. Was it sent? Now to the questions. The cushions and the curtains are fine. I have not had time to hang the bags yet, but they look as it they will be all right. The plates, fruit-bowl, and lemon-queezer came are are quite satisfactory. The book-case is fine--I have not had time to fix the bottoms section yet. I like it a bit that she had...
Show moreSept. 29, 1919 Dear Mother, Father, and Lester: Your Lengthy Letter and your lengthy letter, Pete, came today, but your lenghty letter did not come, Father. Was it sent? Now to the questions. The cushions and the curtains are fine. I have not had time to hang the bags yet, but they look as it they will be all right. The plates, fruit-bowl, and lemon-queezer came are are quite satisfactory. The book-case is fine--I have not had time to fix the bottoms section yet. I like it a bit that she had taken the chain to her room instead of turning it in, but she is sure she is perfectly honest and that it was not nothing but her adnormal stupidity that made her do it. I certainly do ask for a second portions, in fact I served last night, so I got away with plenty. The candy came. We are enjoying it, and I believe I thanked you for it already. As to my going to New York for Saturday. I thought you decided you did not want me to go, Mother. It will be easier for me to do that after I am used to the work, but at present preparing for Monday morning, four classes straight, is no cinch. I worked in the Library two hours Saturday night, yesterday afternoon from two to six, and last night from seven to nine, so you see that I am not exactly playing. Of course later on it will not take me so long, I will be used to working and I will also know better what is expected of us. Meanwhile I am not grinding, but I don't think it pays to let things slip at the very beginning. So I think that this year I will stay here. There is to be an English sermon and some English in the prayer service at the Temple in Poughkeepsie either Friday night of Saturday morning. Lucy, Helen, and I will go. I won't be working Friday night or Saturday, so New York would be out of the question, Aunt Hattie wrote me, Pete, that you were the happiest kid around because Uncle Ike had joined the Far Rockaway Temple. So you can camp out there now if you like. Of course I would be overjoyed to have you come up on Sunday, the earlier train the better. The only trouble is this, will this Sunday visit interfere with any week-end visit that you might have planned for the immediate future. You see, if that is the case, I would rather have you give up one day not than two days in a few weeks. But if it doesn't, then come right along. Excuse me, I am mistaken--it is the first Sunday of the month, and therefore we have no chapel, so let me know what train you will take and I will mee you at the station. I had four classes straight this morning, and I am less tired than I was last week after three, but there is still room for improvement. It surely is hard to work, though. Istopped in the middle of this letter for a fifteen minute interview with my English teacher. She made an appointment with everyone, and the purpose of the whole performance, as far as I can make out, is to discuss the several themes we have written. I came away feeling quite hopeless, horribly stupid and discouraged, and as far as brains are concerned, little better than neighbor Johnny. Honestly, I must be hopeless. She had me feeling so discouraged that I could not tell her where in my high school English training had not developed the things she seemed to think vital. I believe another one comes off next week, and I surely will tell her then, so that she does not think that I am in as good working trim as I ever am. I see one course ahead that is not going to a snap. As I got up to leave she told me that she heard my mother was S. H. of the class of '99. She said she knew your name, but did not know you. She is a grey-headed soul, so I guess she was here before you were. She lives in town with miss Wiley, and she hopes I'll come to see them sometime. Excuse me! I know the darned old interview was for my good, and nobody else's, but excuse me from seeing her for the purpose of paying a pleasant call. Marion Gratz infromed me the other day that she is a wonderful teacher. I think your impression of Morris Baum is quite right, Pete. What he does not know is not worth knowing, in his opinion. I did not know that he intended to go to Princeton. Have you seen our little friend Saul yet? Your talking about your friend Bill Savage reminds me of the fact that I sat next to a girl from Princeton the other day who had a Trig that she bought second-hand from May Vraeland. Her name is Darrah Moore, and her father is a prof when he feels inclined to be one. Do you know who he is? So Roger was out in Estes last year. I wonder what sort of hit he will make at Harvard. How is Helen? Who was the nigger that waited on them? I bet it was Mack. Of course it worries me terribly. Nick must be a prett sight with a broken nose--it was such a handsom thing before it was broken. Perhaps Louise Pill won't get a chance to see him play. I gues Grandpa Hamburger took a "Hebrew fit" when the thought of your being the numentionable thing was mentioned to him! Mother, I think those two small bath-mats must have been left at home--I cannot find them here anyplace. You remember they were not dry when Aunt Hattiw wanted to pack them. Also, when I wore the pink checked organdy to the reception the other day, I could not find the llittle pink bow, so I guess I left that at home too. Could you send them please. It would be in the sliding drawer of the new thing in the little room, the drawer in which I keep sashes, etc. Lucy was in last night, but I had to work, so she left.I left the list of books that I had read in Miss White's room Saturday afternoon. This morning she told me to stay after class. She told me that since I had read quite a few of the books of the Course 7-8, which I am takin, if I wanted I could take a general examination, like a college board exam, and if I passed that, I could take Sophomore French, but the exam would not give me any credit. That is, I would still have to take another year of Foreign language, which is required for graduation. I could finish the reading of the books of this freshman course by next year and take an exam then, which would give me the credit. She did not volunteer any information as to which course would be the more advisable for me to take. When I asked her, she said, "I don't know, that is or you to decide". I don't know what we will be doing next summer, but I know how hard it is to study in summer, and how impossible it is if we are travelling. She is a peach of a teacher, talks a fine French, and altogether will be giving a very instructive course. It occures to me that I will certainly get a lot out of it and since the other courses show no signs of being easy, perhaps it will be well for me to have one thing feel thoroughly at home in. The other girls are quite lost, she speaks so quickly that most of them cannot understand her. Today she said id anyone was having trouble in understanding her to stay after class. Half of the class staid. Perhaps it is better that I chould be good in this class than poor in the other one. So the situation is this: If I want to, take a general exam, which, if passed, will give me no credit, but enable me to take Sopomore French. If I read the books and take an exam on Course 7-8 next year, I will then have credit. What do you think. I believe perhaps I ought to stay where I am, and have one thing less to worry about. The work in any of the classes is not highschool work by a long shot. She said I could write home for an answer, that I can wait till the end of the week for the exam. Please answer immediately, and telegraph if you think I will not have the answer by Friday morning. Saw Miss Cowley this morning. She asked how I was getting along. Love [Fannie]
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, Apr 1920 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: Apr 1920 [?]
Text: Dear Father, I am [muchly percited] and thrilled. Why. didn't you say what train you are taking? I expected you on one of the morning trains. I am here for dinner with Mrs. Jackson + Cousin [Pauline]. I'll be over at eight. I can't sleep later, but if you want to, go ahead, because I have some work to do + I can do it then. Otherwise I'll find another time. If you aren't in the dining-room, I'll come to your room. Earickeloo

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mrs. Marcus Aaron, n.d. [postmarked May 22, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-05-22]
Text: 1. LeBon - The Psychology of Peoples - [901L47] 4 Boas - The Mind of Primitive Man - 573 573B57 B57 Mecklin - Democracy + Race Friction - 326M55. Thursday seats are better than Wed. I'll leave as Early in the morn. as you wish. [This Side of Card is For Address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, October 1,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-10-01
Text: Dear Father + Mother, I slept most of the morning. It is a gorgeous day today, so I am going to try my luck at walking. I expect to do some history this afternoon. Will write later. Love, Fannie Oct. 1.Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mrs Marcus Aaron, April 6,1922
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1922-04-06
Text: C58NY 50 COLLECT NL 1922 APR 6 AM 4 5 VC POUGHKEEPSIE NY 5 MRS MARCUS AARON 402 SOUTH WINEBIDDLE AVE PITTSBURGH PENN HAVE DEFINITELY GIVEN UP TRIP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ROOM DRAWING SATURDAY MAKE APPAINTMENT FOR SATURDAY FIFTEENTH SAME TIME IF INTERFERES WITH LESTER MAKE IT FOR THRUSDAY SIX OCLOCK OR FRIDAY MORNING EARLY IMPOSSIBLE CUT FRIDAY AFTERNOON QUIZ IF THESE ALL IMPOSSIBLE MIGHT MISS FIFTH HOUR THURSDAY ARRIVING THREE THIRTY fANNIE. E APR 6 AM 5 09

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