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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1929-10-19
Text: October 19, 1029 [1920]. Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I have loads to do today. I have worked only one hour on the history topic due Friday, so I think I had better spend the afternoon at that. I took the Scandinavian Company. I should have taken William Penn, I suppose, inasmuch as I hail from Pennsylvania, but that menat[sic] wading through too much material in the limited time that is at my disposal. My speech in English Speech this morning was commended by Miss Swan. The only criticism...
Show moreOctober 19, 1029 [1920]. Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I have loads to do today. I have worked only one hour on the history topic due Friday, so I think I had better spend the afternoon at that. I took the Scandinavian Company. I should have taken William Penn, I suppose, inasmuch as I hail from Pennsylvania, but that menat[sic] wading through too much material in the limited time that is at my disposal. My speech in English Speech this morning was commended by Miss Swan. The only criticism was the I said "becuz" and that i pronounced wh words like w. I know that I have always done the latter. I said to her, "I know that I have always done the that, but I don't know "wy". Thay all started to laugh. I have to get some dope this afternoon on the coming drive of the Christian Association, inasmuch as that is the subject for Speakers' Bureau tonight. I really thing that that is going to do me a lot of good in connection with getting a little bit of self-confidence. Miss Salmon took the whole hour today to tell us about the educational conference at Michigan, from which she just returned. She even told us all about their library and the method of college administration. When she had finished she explained that she knew she knew she was noted for the fact of giving alot of information about things that were not supposed to be in her course, but she said that she goes along on the theory that she is not going to hand us out information about things which we are just as well capable of studying as she. She says she is not going to give us out facts in American history, when the books in the library are at our disposal as well as hers. But she is going to tell us about such things as this educational conference, inasmuch as she was privileged to go and we were not. All this is very ture, then then i don't see why her course is called American history. I would call it three hours a week discussion with Miss Salmon. We start out on our Dunsany reading for Thursday. I was a little more intelligent in lab yesterday than I have been up to date. Miss Cowley came to see me yesterday afternoon and staid for an hour. She must like me, to waste so much of her time in such a fashion. She asked me, Father, whether you had ever studied Law. She said she noticed in Board meetings that you generally worded things legally. I have to go to Lucy's dinner party for Helen Jackson tonight and take a chapel cut for the occassion, D----. At my request, Miss Cowley spoke to Professor Moulton yes-terday about my chem and the advisability of dropping back to baby chem. This stuff is quite hard and I don't feel thoroughly at home in it. I have the feeling that if I were to start the stuff over I would like it and really understand it and be intelligent in it. She spoke to him about, inasmuch as she got my point of view and thought she agreed with me, and the result is that he and Mr. Kilpatrick, the lab instructor, are going to watch me very carefully for a few weeks and then decide. Professor Moulton told her that there was no hurry about dropping back, because if I were to do it now, I would be bored with the elementary things they are doing. One the other hand, if they should think it wise for me to drop back in a few weeks, they think that I would then profit by doing so. What do you think of it? Are you disgusted with me? You know I really cannot help it that I never did understand the stuff and that I am not at home in it. I don't want to flunk it or get any D's either. Pete, even if I do say it, your letters are a lot more interesting than they were last year. I attribute it to change of scene. You don't sleep for two hours in your chair anymore, or lying over your desk, or on the floor. What is this mess about Albert Cuff? Has he gone back on you or what is the difficulty? Is Bill Wasserman still a loyal supporter? You might tell Marse that Morton Meyer thinks Mrs. Lazanao is a charming woman! Mother, don't make a special rush trip just for the week-end. I would every bit as soon come down the first week-end in November, in fact, I think, almost rather. Then perhaps you could stay east for a week or so. What would you think of coming up here for a few days? It is gorgeous now. Who is your new doctor, Father? That is a very intelligent letter which I got from you yesterday, Father. As I said before, I have heaps to do. Love, Fannie Mother, Duffie Schulman is to be married on the twenty-fifth of this month. She is not having a wedding. Ought I to send her a telegram or a letter of what? also, do I have to send her a present. R. S. V. P. immediately. If I have to send her a present, could you send something from home. I am so terribly busy. Her address is Cooper-Carlton Hotel, Chicago.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-06-06]
Text: [Addressed to Gale0Hall, Weneisville, PA. postmarked 6 June 1923] Dear Mother and Father: I didn't get your letter with the addresses in time to write to Bedford, but there is nothing to tell you anyhow. I played golf yesterday afternoon, and enjoyed it a lot, although it was hot as blazes. Spent all yesterday morning going through my old papers. Last night we enjoyed Sunset, the lakes, etc.--and were bitten to pieces by the mosquitoes. Spent all morning today doddling over my packing....
Show more[Addressed to Gale0Hall, Weneisville, PA. postmarked 6 June 1923] Dear Mother and Father: I didn't get your letter with the addresses in time to write to Bedford, but there is nothing to tell you anyhow. I played golf yesterday afternoon, and enjoyed it a lot, although it was hot as blazes. Spent all yesterday morning going through my old papers. Last night we enjoyed Sunset, the lakes, etc.--and were bitten to pieces by the mosquitoes. Spent all morning today doddling over my packing. I'm so used to being rushed that I don't know how to accomplish anything when i have plenty of time. We have Commencement rehearsal at 4:30 Friday and class-day rehearsal in the outdoor theater at 7:30 Friday, so if you arrive at those times go straight to Mrs. Green's, 18 Legrange Ave., and telephone word that you are here and I'll come over as soon as I can. Or come to my room if you prefer. Sam's room is Mullaly's. Mullaly said they have chauffeurs at the house every year, and mrs. Geen couldn't get him a room. The car will be kept at the garage of the house you stay in. Hope you enjoy your trip. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [ca. 1923-06-01]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: Sorry I couldn't get a letter off yesterday, but my drama exam kept me rushed, and it wasn't even till after the mail left. Let me know your stopping places - also if you are coming up via N.Y., + when on Friday, because we are thinking of going down to N.Y. on the boat Thurs. aft., going to see the all-star production of Sheridan's "School for Scandal-, staying at the Vassar Club over night, + coming back Friday morning. I'm crazy to get the...
Show moreDear Mother + Father: Sorry I couldn't get a letter off yesterday, but my drama exam kept me rushed, and it wasn't even till after the mail left. Let me know your stopping places - also if you are coming up via N.Y., + when on Friday, because we are thinking of going down to N.Y. on the boat Thurs. aft., going to see the all-star production of Sheridan's "School for Scandal-, staying at the Vassar Club over night, + coming back Friday morning. I'm crazy to get the boat trip, + I've never taken it. I have to be back at 4:30 Friday aft. for Commencementrehearsal. Let me know your [itinerary] by wire if possible, as it might be possible for me to come back with you if I go. Played tennis 2 hrs. this A.M. + slept 3 hrs. this P.M. Haven't done a darn thing all day. Letting up makes one feel like a [diskrap] Had a card from Laura announcing her engagement. Love, Fannie I'm going to play golf [tomorow] afternoon
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-18
Text: May 18, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Kro and I played tennis after dinner, but the game was interupted by the appearance of Helen and Richard, to whom we talked for a while. Am going to Sophomore Tree Ceremonies now. I enjoyed the lecture this afternoon very much. He talked for an hour and a half, on "The Poet of the Pearl". Since I knew absolutely nothing about the poem in question, it was very instructive. He walked out just behind us, and I was about to speak to him when...
Show moreMay 18, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Kro and I played tennis after dinner, but the game was interupted by the appearance of Helen and Richard, to whom we talked for a while. Am going to Sophomore Tree Ceremonies now. I enjoyed the lecture this afternoon very much. He talked for an hour and a half, on "The Poet of the Pearl". Since I knew absolutely nothing about the poem in question, it was very instructive. He walked out just behind us, and I was about to speak to him when three members of the English faculty came up, so I didn't wait. Dick F. said he and Mr. Hast were class-mates. I didn't know the latter went to college. I know nothing new, except that I spent too much time enjoying myself today to get much done on my topic. However, I have typed fifteen pages of it already. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-17
Text: Also put <[some]> a few baggage tags in next laundry. Can't get there at bk. store here, + forgot to get them in town yesterday.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-14
Text: May 14, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I am sure it is perfectly safe to go to Mohonk Mother. There will be three of us, and it is frequently done. I asked a girl who was at Briarcliff Manor last summer about it. She went as a guest of members of the club. She says it is beautiful, wonderful golf, etc., and also dropped the fact that it is ultra exlusive[sic], so I don't know how welcome you would be, for the same old reason. She says the hotel is splendid, and that it is...
Show moreMay 14, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I am sure it is perfectly safe to go to Mohonk Mother. There will be three of us, and it is frequently done. I asked a girl who was at Briarcliff Manor last summer about it. She went as a guest of members of the club. She says it is beautiful, wonderful golf, etc., and also dropped the fact that it is ultra exlusive[sic], so I don't know how welcome you would be, for the same old reason. She says the hotel is splendid, and that it is wonderfully beautiful, also very dressy, etc. You might try it. If that doesn't work, why not go to Lenox, or ------, well, I won't mention the place again! Edy the Wynne Matthison and her husband, Charles Rann Kennedy, assisted by the Bennett School are giving Antigone" tonight in the outdoor theater for the benefit of Lincoln Center. It is a gorgeous day, and I don't see how it could possibly rain. I am anxious to see it. And now working on my drama topic. I hope to goodness Miss Brown doesn't pull off another topic because this way I shall have more or less clear sailing. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-13
Text: May 13, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I finished my Tolerance topic last night. It was on the stage controversies from 1642 to 1737, and gave me some very interesting background for drama, only I am afraid that it was slightly more of a drama topic than a history topic. However, a little thing like that wouldn't bother Miss Brown. I waded through the indices of about seventy-five volumes of the Royal Commission Reports on Historical Manuscripts, and I think the history department...
Show moreMay 13, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I finished my Tolerance topic last night. It was on the stage controversies from 1642 to 1737, and gave me some very interesting background for drama, only I am afraid that it was slightly more of a drama topic than a history topic. However, a little thing like that wouldn't bother Miss Brown. I waded through the indices of about seventy-five volumes of the Royal Commission Reports on Historical Manuscripts, and I think the history department ought to tip me for dusting them. I am quite sure they haven't been touched for many years! It poured all last evening, so there was no Third Hall. After all those rehearsals and the inifinite[sic] amount of work put on it, it is a shame. And the majority of people had week-end guests. It won't be given at all until Commencement time. I am beginning to see light now. Unless Miss Brown springs an exam in the form of a "prepare in advance" topic--and I hope she won't--all I have to do now, beside a little class work--is to write three drama papers and my seminar encyclopedia. I say that as though it isn't much, but it can at least be done in two and a half weeks. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-12
Text: May 12, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Questions and answers:--I haven't gotten the shoes yet. The tennis shoes are fine, except that they need tightening in the heels. I certainly prefer sleeping in my room unless the noise drives me out, as it must be impossibly hot and stuffy in the third floor, and I have always considered the airiness of my room the best part of it. However, if the noise is too bad I suppose the only thing to do is to sleep three, in which case if Pete's...
Show moreMay 12, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Questions and answers:--I haven't gotten the shoes yet. The tennis shoes are fine, except that they need tightening in the heels. I certainly prefer sleeping in my room unless the noise drives me out, as it must be impossibly hot and stuffy in the third floor, and I have always considered the airiness of my room the best part of it. However, if the noise is too bad I suppose the only thing to do is to sleep three, in which case if Pete's bed is more comfortable than the other, I certainly prefer Pete's. I can't see why he should have the noise any more than I. Am enclosing a Commencement calendar. Go to all you are eligible for. I'll take care of the rest of the family and can be with everybody every meal but Tuesday night, when we have oure[sic] farewell dinner. How in the dickens do you "get invited" to a trustees' luncheon?Third Hall was interrupted by a storm last night. It had warmed up, but so much that it was evident that it would storm. Even before the rain started, which was in the third scene, the wind was blowing so furiously and the trees were swishing so that the voices were carried to the lake instead of the audience will be able to give it tonight, though. At least it hasn't rained for two hours, and I think has stopped for good. Worked on my Tolerance topic all morning, and then took Eleanor Wolfe and Emmie Rie to lunch at the Inn. I had a delightful two hours with them, although I would have enjoyed it more had I been able to chuck Ellie. Emmie is certainly a very delightful and interesting girl, even though she insisted on misinterpretating several things I said, to my very decided annoyance. Her comments on Pittsburgh were dlightful. She said among other things that you couldn't miss the fact that the Spears had been around the world, no matter where you started, you always ended there! Would that I could speak French as she speaks English! She told me that she had heard Lord Robert Cecil with you. Why did you keep it so dark? Helen Stern and her fiancee may be up tomorrow. Going to finish Tolerance topic tonight.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-11
Text: May 11, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The flowers were from Al G. for winning debate. Isn't it hopeless? I'll swear I couldn't be any ruder than I am I'll have to try sickening politeness, and see how that works. I sent the dress as you know by this time. Mullaly was very nice, and has already rented the rooms. One has to sell furniture for practically nothing, Mother, in order to dispose of it this spring, so I figured that as long as I did not buy mine second hand...
Show moreMay 11, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The flowers were from Al G. for winning debate. Isn't it hopeless? I'll swear I couldn't be any ruder than I am I'll have to try sickening politeness, and see how that works. I sent the dress as you know by this time. Mullaly was very nice, and has already rented the rooms. One has to sell furniture for practically nothing, Mother, in order to dispose of it this spring, so I figured that as long as I did not buy mine second hand it would be much more economical to send it to the exchange, as Freshmen will undoubtedly buy it in the fall. They always buy everything up. Celebrated with a shampoos and game of tennis. Third Hall tonight. It is quite cool for it, but I shall take many blankets along. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-10
Text: Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The grind continues. I am progressing quite well. I have just been singing the glories of Alaska to a girl who hopes to get there this summer by taking a job as a camp Counciler on Puget Sound, and using her railroad pass to get there. Freshman take-offs were last night. Some of them were excellent. And now I shall return to the Libe. Love, Fannie May 10.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-08
Text: May 8, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The error is mine, Mother. Dr. Krebs changed my lenses Christmas time, and I had forgotten to take my specs along, so I was able to leave only my bone glasses, and I forgot ever to take the gold frames in. I apologize humbly. I don't see how I could have been so forgetful, but I suppose you do, Pete. i guess I'll let them go till June, supposing I won't lose these in the meantime. There is a pair os specs with old lenses in the top...
Show moreMay 8, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The error is mine, Mother. Dr. Krebs changed my lenses Christmas time, and I had forgotten to take my specs along, so I was able to leave only my bone glasses, and I forgot ever to take the gold frames in. I apologize humbly. I don't see how I could have been so forgetful, but I suppose you do, Pete. i guess I'll let them go till June, supposing I won't lose these in the meantime. There is a pair os specs with old lenses in the top right hand chiffonier drawer incase you think they ought to be fixed before June, however. Heard Dr. Shailer Matthews give a rotten lecture on "The Contribution of Evolution to Religion" tonight. Sorry I wasted the time But I put in six stiff hours on my Tolerance topic, so that is not so bad. Evan came back from the League Conference at Smith with the information that Radcliffe may drop out, in which case Bryn Mawr will join. Next year's league debates are to have only two speakers on each side--14 minute speech, 7 minute interval, and 7 minute rebuttal. I convinced next year's chairman to get off a challenge immediately to Oxford. They are
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-08
Text: Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Went for a walk yesterday and then to see Miss Cowley and the studied for two hours. I am getting sick of work. Heard mr. Steiner last night. The man certainly can talk, but he is so thoroughly Jewish in every single thing he does that I cannot quite forgive him for being Professor of Applied Christianity! I could have beaned him, however, when he told of a gathering which included Prof. Spaeth and Roosevelt and himself, and after giving their race mixtures,...
Show moreDear Mother, Father, and Pete: Went for a walk yesterday and then to see Miss Cowley and the studied for two hours. I am getting sick of work. Heard mr. Steiner last night. The man certainly can talk, but he is so thoroughly Jewish in every single thing he does that I cannot quite forgive him for being Professor of Applied Christianity! I could have beaned him, however, when he told of a gathering which included Prof. Spaeth and Roosevelt and himself, and after giving their race mixtures, said that he was the only pure-blooded American. I never knew that a Bohemian Jew made a pure-blooded American before. He and the native Indians, I suppose! He might have made a good rabbi. Love, Fannie May 8, 1923
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-06
Text: May 6, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: We watched Prom for about a half hour last night Beatrice looked absolutely beautiful. She wore a white satin dress. It must have been quite a blow to her individuality to dress like anyone else! Everyone else looked rummy. Yesterday some beautiful roses came with the card "For the Home Team". There was a mistake somewhere, but they are very pretty nevertheless. Several weeks ago I had a letter from Helen Stern asking me about E. Park for...
Show moreMay 6, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: We watched Prom for about a half hour last night Beatrice looked absolutely beautiful. She wore a white satin dress. It must have been quite a blow to her individuality to dress like anyone else! Everyone else looked rummy. Yesterday some beautiful roses came with the card "For the Home Team". There was a mistake somewhere, but they are very pretty nevertheless. Several weeks ago I had a letter from Helen Stern asking me about E. Park for her wedding trip. I wrote her many pages of information and praise, and a few days ago I had a letter telling me that they had decided to go to the Broadmoor for a week and then loaf the rest of the time--about three weeks--in Estes, so the letter must have done Estes credit. The Stanley is closed, so they are going to Longs' Peak Inn. She has never been West, and hesitated between that and California, but decided in favor of Colo. because she has been sick and doesn't want to wear herself out chasing. She's a pretty luck girl! She is going to be married on the thirty-first of May. Could you find time to send her something for me, Mother? Her address is 320 W. 86th. St. If you can't, I'll get her somebooks down town, only R. S. V. P. right away so that I'll know. I got behind on schedule, due to fatigue, but I'm quite restored today again, and have been working hard. It is a heavenly day and nice and cool. A Buffalo gentleman appeared on the scene yesterday, and Elizabeth wants me to go on a picnic with them, but I have neither the time nor the inclination. I met him in Buffalo, and I think he's a lemon. Meanwhile he hangs heavily on her hands. Entertaining company here is certainly no easy job! I am going to Vespers tonight to her the far-famed Reverend Rabbi Steiner. Curisoity[sic] only takes me from my work! He's the first converted Jew I ever say! His wife looks Jewish to the extreme. It's most amusing. Played tennis again yesterday. Hannah Brock and I decided the other day that we are going to walk to Mohonk afterexams and that nothing will be allowed to interfere. It must be heavenly over there now! Have to call on Miss Cowley this afternoon. She was here the other day, and I wasn't home. I feel guilty, as she coes so often and I have not been thre[sic] last fall.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-05-03
Text: Feb. 21, 1923. Dear Mother + Father: I'm terribly sorry about the telegram - I don't know how I forgot, unless it was that the nurses were very busy this morn-ing, and they telephone the message over to Main. Probably not seeing them around made me forget. I gave the message to the Metcalfe nurse to send at 4:30 + she didn't send it till she wen tto supper. I guess our messages crossed. I came over here at 11 AM. + read in the sunparlor. I read. "Perfect Behavior" + I...
Show moreFeb. 21, 1923. Dear Mother + Father: I'm terribly sorry about the telegram - I don't know how I forgot, unless it was that the nurses were very busy this morn-ing, and they telephone the message over to Main. Probably not seeing them around made me forget. I gave the message to the Metcalfe nurse to send at 4:30 + she didn't send it till she wen tto supper. I guess our messages crossed. I came over here at 11 AM. + read in the sunparlor. I read. "Perfect Behavior" + I think Marse's cracked. I never laughed so overa book. Parts of it are choice. After lucnh the 4 recuperating patients played bridge, - the [ability] of the other 3 may be judged by the fact that I played as well as they did! Then Dr. T. sent us out for a walk in the sun. That lasted about 20 mintues + then I came back here + went to bed from 4:30 to 6:30. Am no sitting up in my room, a double with another girl. It is much better than being in the ward with the new cases that are constantly coming in, I think. I told Dr. T. this evening I was very grateful to her for letting me stay here, + told her how weak I am. She just got over it herself so she knows. The assitant, Dr. Bingham, just got better, too. I think we've had "flu.' I don't know the diff. between it +grippe, but it makes me feel much more important. I hear one has no pains with flu + that it leaves one terribly weak, so we'll call it flu! I still haven't the pep to do nay work, but I'm worrying remarkably little about it. It can't be helped, + that is all. The only regret I have is that I didn't go home with Helen Thursday night. I was terribly tempted to, because I was feel-ing so listless. At least I could have gotten better on appetizing food. I am missing [Manby] O. Hudson on "Peace" tonight. Itbreaks my heart. And I was dying to hear [Lewisher] Monday night. Why do the good things come when I'm sic? I don't know anything else. Father - for Pete's sake - stop worrying. I'm just as anxious to get well + not have a relapse as you, so ease your mind about that. I'm being extra, extra careful, as my asking not to be discharged shows. I hadn't had [fear] for 2 days before I got up. + then the 1st day I was only up for one hr. My cough is much better. -al-most all night. All I lack now is strength. STOP WORRYING - you're a fine one to kid me about it!
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-05-20]
Text: [20 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Spent most of yesterday on my Sem. Topic, but didn't advance very speedily. I have written thirty pages. I guess it will be about one hundred when I finish. Was interrupted several times by the appearance at my window of Helen and Dick, but I was just as glad to get away from the typewriter for a little while, Richard rented Charlie's (Lodge head-waiter) auto for the day, so we got an exciting ride to town and back before lunch! Leon...
Show more[20 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Spent most of yesterday on my Sem. Topic, but didn't advance very speedily. I have written thirty pages. I guess it will be about one hundred when I finish. Was interrupted several times by the appearance at my window of Helen and Dick, but I was just as glad to get away from the typewriter for a little while, Richard rented Charlie's (Lodge head-waiter) auto for the day, so we got an exciting ride to town and back before lunch! Leon Falk is also here for the week-end with Jane. I happened to bump into them on campus. Jane asked me if I would let her in the side door about mid-night and sleep in Elizabeth's room. I told her I would be asleep. It wouldn't hurt her to get in when she is supposed to--besides which, i didn't care to put myself out for her. The Juniors gave the Seniors a stunt party in Students' last night. It was spendid, particularly the take-off of the rehearsal of a faculty play. Heard a splendid sermon by Rev. Johnston Ross, this AM. I never was aware of the fact that today is an important Christian holi-day. He announced at the conclusion of his sermon thtat there would be a cummunion service, and I feared I had gotten into the wrong place, but then he relieved me by announcing that the college would march out, as usual, and those who cared to would reassemble! Love, Fannie I wrote Louise a stupid letter today. I feared she would not consider my formal "regrets" enough.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-02]
Text: [postmarked 2 May 1923?] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I guess the lady from Simmonds is coming for Third Hall, Pete. I shall see to it that I meet her. Wish you could see the gala event, too, although as far as the play goes, you will see it repated[sic] at Commencement. Paid a deposit yesterday on the house, so it is yours for sure. Amawaiting your answer, Mother, about keeping one room or two for Lucy at Mullaly's before cancelling them. Plase find out immediately if you have not...
Show more[postmarked 2 May 1923?] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I guess the lady from Simmonds is coming for Third Hall, Pete. I shall see to it that I meet her. Wish you could see the gala event, too, although as far as the play goes, you will see it repated[sic] at Commencement. Paid a deposit yesterday on the house, so it is yours for sure. Amawaiting your answer, Mother, about keeping one room or two for Lucy at Mullaly's before cancelling them. Plase find out immediately if you have not already done so. The class day dress is very nice, Mother. Am hoping to competely[sic] finish my history topic this afternoon. it is vast, if nothing else. Millsy said yesterday our Seminar topics don't have to be in till exams start. That is quite a relief. In all other courses long topics have to be in a week before the last meeting of the course. This leniency on his part will help a lot, and I won't be rushed to distraction. In fact, I could finish it after my exams if I wanted to, but I wanted to have that week to play. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-05-25]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: Finished my sem. topic today - 108 pages. Mine is the 1st. done - much to the excitement of the [glass], + myself. We're having a sem + faculty picnic next wk. Your house is Mrs. Green's 12 Legrange Ave., You can used their garage. She will get a room for Sam nearby. Love, Fannie FN

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-05-15]
Text: [15 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Got an invitation for Louise's wedding today. If I wanted to be there, I could, but I certainly don't care about it. The worst has happened. The Tolerance exam is in the form of a prepared topic! I shall be in seclusion from now on. "Antigone" was splendid last night, although I think both Edith Wynne Matthison and Charles Rann Kennedy star at over-acting. The chorus was splendid. I never answered about Marse's golf. I...
Show more[15 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Got an invitation for Louise's wedding today. If I wanted to be there, I could, but I certainly don't care about it. The worst has happened. The Tolerance exam is in the form of a prepared topic! I shall be in seclusion from now on. "Antigone" was splendid last night, although I think both Edith Wynne Matthison and Charles Rann Kennedy star at over-acting. The chorus was splendid. I never answered about Marse's golf. I should certainly think he could play by paying green-fees, and if he can't, he will be here only from Saturday to Tuesday, and I should think he could live through it. Bish and I walked out to the cider mill yesterday afternoon and home over stone fences and through the farm. It is so beautiful that it makes me furious to have to work. I shall certainly do my darndest to finish that sem topic before exams, so that I can play for a week before Commencement. Commencement is from Saturday to Tuesday, June 12th. Pete. I mention only one date in order not to make a mistake!
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-09]
Text: [postmarked 9 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I certainly did ask Aunt Hattie for Commencement. I asked her last year once, and I asked them in your presence at our hourse one evening Spring vacation, and Aunt Hattie answered "No, thank you" so quickly and so snippily before I even finished my sentence that I felt I was offending her by asking. I certainly don't know what she is peeved about. Am returning two sweaters in the laundry, insured. Also sent the dress to...
Show more[postmarked 9 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I certainly did ask Aunt Hattie for Commencement. I asked her last year once, and I asked them in your presence at our hourse one evening Spring vacation, and Aunt Hattie answered "No, thank you" so quickly and so snippily before I even finished my sentence that I felt I was offending her by asking. I certainly don't know what she is peeved about. Am returning two sweaters in the laundry, insured. Also sent the dress to Miss Shanz today. I pinned the neck, and that necessitates lowering the center of the girdle a little, I pinned that, too. But I forgot to put a note in saying that raising the neck shortens the dress in front, and it will therefore need lengthening across the front, from side panel to side panel. If you call her up, it will save my writing. The crowning blow to my crowded career is that in stead of an Exam in Tolerance we'll proably have a "prepare in advance" topic! I'm sure I don't know when I'll do it! Love, Fannie
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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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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-24]
Text: [postmarked 24 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Amen. I just wrote my last word on my seminar "encyclopedia". It is 103 double-spaced pages, exclusive of bibliography and table of contents. Now I have to spend all tomorrow reading it, correcting, etc. It will be a most boring job. Miss Cowley paid me a one hour call last night. I was amazed, at her viewpoint in advising me about next year. She urged me to take a rest, and not to tie myself down beyond maybe "dabbling...
Show more[postmarked 24 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Amen. I just wrote my last word on my seminar "encyclopedia". It is 103 double-spaced pages, exclusive of bibliography and table of contents. Now I have to spend all tomorrow reading it, correcting, etc. It will be a most boring job. Miss Cowley paid me a one hour call last night. I was amazed, at her viewpoint in advising me about next year. She urged me to take a rest, and not to tie myself down beyond maybe "dabbling" at Pitt. She said--"Look at me, up here teaching year after year even since I left college. It doesn't pay unless you have to do it". I certainly was surprised at her, the grind of brinds, and typical student, to advocate loafing. She was so urgent in it, and meant it so sincerely, that I really felt sorry for her. I always thought that she thoroughly enjoyed her monotonous life, but I guess she hasn't always. Classes are over Wednesy, May 30, Mother. There is no intermission before exams. The typewriter ribbons came. Once again, the dress is all right! Let me know about the lot. It sounds good, but I don't picture the location exactly. Don't forgot, as I'm actually most interested! My exams are not bunched, Mother. I have only two actual exams Thursday A. M. and one Saturday afternoon. The number of the house is 18, the same street as the Wagner Inn and McGlynn's. I'll have to go and investigate to find out the name of the street. I don't know it. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-05-29]
Text: [29 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: As you know, exam time is the time when my letters are always most boring. Worked on my Tolerance topic yesterday all day except for an hour that I took off for a walk, and a half hour while Jane appeared on the scene. She is going a semester Shakespeare topic in two days on Shapespeare's[sic] conception of tragedy, based on Aristotle--out of her head, without using any books! I think that's quite one of the funniest things I've...
Show more[29 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: As you know, exam time is the time when my letters are always most boring. Worked on my Tolerance topic yesterday all day except for an hour that I took off for a walk, and a half hour while Jane appeared on the scene. She is going a semester Shakespeare topic in two days on Shapespeare's[sic] conception of tragedy, based on Aristotle--out of her head, without using any books! I think that's quite one of the funniest things I've heard in a long time. Spent the entire morning reading Smith's "Age of the Reformation" in preparation for my Thursday exam. It was most enjoyable. Love, Fannie Tuesday
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-25]
Text: Love, Fannie All well0. 1059 m X 1923 [this side OFCARD is fhqj)idpßt^ss Mm^ mMtm ^^^mu 402 S. VV-NFP,|Op;i' - —- Pl-'TSPiiHG.-

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-05-05]
Text: [5 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Senior Prom is one. I hadn't the least desire to go till now, but I certainly wish I were there now. However, it's no fun unless your friends are there, and most of mine did not go. Mart Hay is taking H. Blauvelt. Isn't that your class poet, Pete? She said he was an Oxford product, that she was having him on a blind date, so she didn't know how he would turn out. Bish is taking Kenneth Lindsay, the Oxford debater. She has more...
Show more[5 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Senior Prom is one. I hadn't the least desire to go till now, but I certainly wish I were there now. However, it's no fun unless your friends are there, and most of mine did not go. Mart Hay is taking H. Blauvelt. Isn't that your class poet, Pete? She said he was an Oxford product, that she was having him on a blind date, so she didn't know how he would turn out. Bish is taking Kenneth Lindsay, the Oxford debater. She has more nerve than good sense, I think. As far as I know, she doesn't know him at all except from his visit up here last fall, when she was chairman of the meeting at which he spoke. He and Miss Amy Hews of the Bryn Mawr summer school spoke at a Politcial Association meeting this noon on Workers' Education. Miss Hewes was most interesting. He didn't say a darn thing, and he apologized several times for being so muddle-headed, and putting in time on such a beautiful day. I decided that prom was much more on his mind than workers' education. Bish introduced me to him after the meeting. That makes the third introduction, and the second time he had expressed his regret over not having the e debate. He says another Oxford team is coming over this next year, so perhaps we can work something. For Vassar's sake, I hope we have it--but I'll die or envy if it comes of and I can't be in it! The sweaters came. The color of the orangeis simply gorgeous, but the style is most peculiar and not particularly becoming, so I think it would be foolish to keep it. Ask Marse if they haven't a slip-one or a different style in the same color. It is exceptionally pretty. The blue doesn't fit. I shall keep the tan. It is awfully pretty. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-05-30]
Text: [30 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I just came from my last class, and I've only felt quite as unhappy on one other historic occasion in my college course. Maybe I wouldn't love to start all over again! We give Rocky steps to '24 tonight. I'm glad I have to study for tomorrow's exam instead of spending any more time moping. Honestly, I didn't know I could feel so miserably unhappy about leaving. Love, Fannie I hate sentimentality normally--excuse me,...
Show more[30 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I just came from my last class, and I've only felt quite as unhappy on one other historic occasion in my college course. Maybe I wouldn't love to start all over again! We give Rocky steps to '24 tonight. I'm glad I have to study for tomorrow's exam instead of spending any more time moping. Honestly, I didn't know I could feel so miserably unhappy about leaving. Love, Fannie I hate sentimentality normally--excuse me, please.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-28]
Text: Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Received the following note from Aunt Carrie today:--"We wish to thank you for your letter of congratulation to Phillip's confirmation. We are well and hope you are likewise. Accept our congratulations to your graduation, which event will soon take place. Love to you from Hanauers"!!!! To think that I once accused Uncle Hugo of being too literal! Trunks are down already. It's terrible. You certainly don't need Tuxedos. You won't...
Show moreDear Mother, Father, and Pete: Received the following note from Aunt Carrie today:--"We wish to thank you for your letter of congratulation to Phillip's confirmation. We are well and hope you are likewise. Accept our congratulations to your graduation, which event will soon take place. Love to you from Hanauers"!!!! To think that I once accused Uncle Hugo of being too literal! Trunks are down already. It's terrible. You certainly don't need Tuxedos. You won't need a lot of clothes. I should suggest a thin voile for all occasions, as I can't believe that the present delightful weather will continue. You really don't have to dress much. I guess you ought to wear something that looks nice for Prexie's reception--otherwise you needn't bother at all. That's all I know. If that doesn't suffice, ask Lucy. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-05-31]
Text: [31 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I certainly was extremely sorry to hear about Cousin Morris. If you sent me her address, I'll write her a note. I just came from a moderately boring Reformation exam, for which I studied too much, as usual. There were three questions:-- 1. Compare the English, French, and German Renaissance and explain their differences. 2. "The Reformation was a continuation of the Renaissance". "The Ref. was a check to and practically stopped...
Show more[31 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I certainly was extremely sorry to hear about Cousin Morris. If you sent me her address, I'll write her a note. I just came from a moderately boring Reformation exam, for which I studied too much, as usual. There were three questions:-- 1. Compare the English, French, and German Renaissance and explain their differences. 2. "The Reformation was a continuation of the Renaissance". "The Ref. was a check to and practically stopped the Ren." How far do these conclusions seem true? Support your opinion. 3. A statue is to be erected to the Prot. Ref. Where would you locate it, and why: what would you put in it, and what inscritpion would you have? I told her I thought 3 was very hard on the unartistic. I don't imagine she'll take it very seriously. I'm going to write my Tolerance topic the rest of today. We gave up Rocky steps last night. It was not as impressive as it might have been, for at the supposedly saddest moment three Seniors strolled up from the foreground with little Hyatt Mayor of the Art dep't--obviously to makea fool of him, so the result was that we sang of our sadness with grinning faces and tittering instead of singing! I got a not from Louise, too. Her English is certainly peculiar, although her intentions are good. Love, Fannie Good luck to you, Pete.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-22]
Text: [postmarked 22 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I enjoyed the way in which Confirmation Day was observed today much more than usual. Miss Ellery called on Maxine Goldmark to read her semester topic on "The Jews in Elizabethan Drama". It was most interesting. For a girl of Jewish birth--otherwise she considers herslef a free-thinker--she certainly has a disinterested viewpoint. A couple of times I could have suggested to her with great pleasure that she take the trouble to...
Show more[postmarked 22 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I enjoyed the way in which Confirmation Day was observed today much more than usual. Miss Ellery called on Maxine Goldmark to read her semester topic on "The Jews in Elizabethan Drama". It was most interesting. For a girl of Jewish birth--otherwise she considers herslef a free-thinker--she certainly has a disinterested viewpoint. A couple of times I could have suggested to her with great pleasure that she take the trouble to disprove a few of the allegations that she stated as facts. Miss Ellery devoted the rest of the hour to a discussion of the other topics on the Jews, and she called on me for some comments on what the girl before me had said. I was fussed to dealth. I was also highly amused when she with her "outside viewpoint", talked about the intense dislike of Jews of various nationalities toward each other. She has made a study of the general subject this winter. I guess she feels that as an educated and enlightened professor, the great increase in the number of Jewish students needs a proper historic background! I wired Phillip this morning. Vassarions are out My picture looks likean Ethiopian Jew. But all the others are terrible too. Your class is represented in the Granddaughters' Club by daughters of several of your classmates:--Grace Robbins, Natalie Smith, Belle McCullough, Edna Percy. Any friends of yours? My topic progressed nicely yesterday. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-05-25]
Text: [27 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The most exciting thing that has happened today was removing a box of bran, containing a live mouse, from my food-chest. I had the shivers for about an hour there-after. I'm glad it's the end of the year! Also read "Annie Christie" for my exam, proof-read my seminar topic--a matter of two and one half hours--pursued my Tolerance topic, had a fine game of tennis which Maxine, and went to Bish's "lemonade tea" in...
Show more[27 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The most exciting thing that has happened today was removing a box of bran, containing a live mouse, from my food-chest. I had the shivers for about an hour there-after. I'm glad it's the end of the year! Also read "Annie Christie" for my exam, proof-read my seminar topic--a matter of two and one half hours--pursued my Tolerance topic, had a fine game of tennis which Maxine, and went to Bish's "lemonade tea" in the Shakespeare garden, which she gave in honor of their Lenox housekeeper and general manager, and her Eskimo dog "Husky". It is a marvelous dog. I even mastered patting it! No more or this won't go in today's mail. Love, Fannie Sunday.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-22]
Text: [postmarked 22 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Received a Commencement present from Aunt Pauline today, a little stone hanging on a chain, to be worn as a pendant, I guess. With my love of trhinkets, of course I became wildly excited. However, it was very nice of her. Received, also, an invitation for Commencement afternoon for the wedding of Lorna Delano, '23, in chapel. I guess the whole class is invited, as I don't know her at all well. Am returning the stockings in the...
Show more[postmarked 22 May 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Received a Commencement present from Aunt Pauline today, a little stone hanging on a chain, to be worn as a pendant, I guess. With my love of trhinkets, of course I became wildly excited. However, it was very nice of her. Received, also, an invitation for Commencement afternoon for the wedding of Lorna Delano, '23, in chapel. I guess the whole class is invited, as I don't know her at all well. Am returning the stockings in the laundry, Mother. They are nice quality, but too long. I war 9 1/2. Can you exchange them? Quiet hours certainly are a thing of the past. Last night I asked the freshman across the hall please to stop typing at midnight--she started at 11:30, and she had the impudente to tell me she was very sorry, but she had to finish the theme, and she thought it would only take her a half hour yet! That is the fourth night it has been too noisey to get to sleep before midnight. I was pretty sore. Love, Fannie Have reached page 75 in my topic.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-04-28
Text: April 28, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: After putting in a ten hour day on my history topic I am strongly for the six hour day. I could debate vehemently on it, in fact. I just made out a daily schedule for the month of May, and find, to my relief, that I will just be able to graduate. I shall finish my last topic four days before exams. I'll probably start by getting behind schedule tomorrow! I know nothing of interes, except that my topic is exceedingly interesting, but that I...
Show moreApril 28, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: After putting in a ten hour day on my history topic I am strongly for the six hour day. I could debate vehemently on it, in fact. I just made out a daily schedule for the month of May, and find, to my relief, that I will just be able to graduate. I shall finish my last topic four days before exams. I'll probably start by getting behind schedule tomorrow! I know nothing of interes, except that my topic is exceedingly interesting, but that I am having to do it much too fast. I got a letter from Rhinecliff yesterday inviting us up to do anything we want and be their guests at their club dinner either May 9 or May 16. I think I shall go. It is too good to miss, and is my last chance. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-04-24
Text: [postmarked 15 May 1922] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Another gorgeous, un-worky day! I slept late this morning, and spent a good part of the day on a Zo topic. Was flattered with a call from elsa, Pappy, and ex-Pittsburgher Hortense Floersheim, who was up visiting them for the week-end. Elsa saw your picture, Pete, and said, "Oh, what a good picture of 'Lest'"! After I shook them Mart, Ted, and I went for a walk and took in the gorgeous green to our hearts'...
Show more[postmarked 15 May 1922] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Another gorgeous, un-worky day! I slept late this morning, and spent a good part of the day on a Zo topic. Was flattered with a call from elsa, Pappy, and ex-Pittsburgher Hortense Floersheim, who was up visiting them for the week-end. Elsa saw your picture, Pete, and said, "Oh, what a good picture of 'Lest'"! After I shook them Mart, Ted, and I went for a walk and took in the gorgeous green to our hearts' content, and ended up with a delightful call on Miss McCaleb. She was a thoroughly charming. She wanted to know if you would be up again this year Mother. Have you decided yet about June? I forgot to tell you that when we went to call on Miss Salmon, she sent you "her love". You never told me what you think of my course. You wanted to know what the various courses cover, Pet. It takes too long to transcribe them, particularly as these topics keep me typing everlastingly. So I'll mail you my catalogue. You can mail it back. Look over the various possibilities I wrote you about. i think i struck it right, though. We walked to town yesterday afternoon. I acquired some stockings. Then when I gotback, I managed to break a spring in my wathc winding it, or doing something funny to it. At any rate, it won't go, so I shall have to hie me to town again in the near future. My typewriter won't go again, either. I certainly don't know what is the matter with it, except for twenty pages of topic. I guess I'll wear Jane's out next. Incidentally, i finished the second topic last night. Nothing new. Love, Fannie[enc w/ pm 15 May 1922] Dear Mother, You know my ten year old red silk sweater from Carlsbad, that I never wear, or at least once or twice a year? You remember Miss Alice shortened it last year, and it sticks out peculiarly where she hemmed it, so i really can't use it decently any more. Well, Mart Hay fell in love with it and it looks very well on her, and she wanted to buy it I told her that I wouldn't sell a sweater that I had for ten years, but she insisted that she would not take it [as a ???]. So I told her if it made her feel better, I'd sell it for a dollar--a second0hand man wouldn't give any more than that! She insisted, however, before taking it, that I must write to you and get your permission to part with it--she said you might not want me to practically give it away but I assured her that you had seen it for enough years not to shed any tears over it particularly when it struck out at every angle on me. I honestly don't want it--I almost gave it to an Armenian collection this winter anyhow. I have plenty without it. So just write your consent--she won't take it otherwise. This and the Helen Reid letter sound as though I am in the charity business, but both things happened to occur about the same time!that is the reason that I cannot do anything about it because the ribbon sticks and I cannot see what I am writingwwirtitngwiitititititwrititnowririwiwiwiwiwiwiwthat is the reasons whattit
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-04-18
Text: [Addressed to Hotel Traymore] April 18, 1923 Dear Pete; and Mother and Father: There is nothing to tell you. I spent the day working and trying to get my speech into shape, and having a good old-time catch. If Bill sounded peeved, Pete, I imagine it was because he was awakened to come to the phone. They had been out till four the night before. Love, Fannie

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-04-13
Text: [Addressed to Hotel Traymore] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I spent the entire day yesterday, except for one class, working on debate I feel as if I have done practically all the reading necessary on the subject! Bish and I are going down together on the 5:08. The rest are going earlier. We shall all meet at the Pa station. I'm off for a shampoo now. Love, Fannie April 13. Give my love to Henrietta. Will Lucy want a room for Saturday night, too. I prefer not having her sleep here. I...
Show more[Addressed to Hotel Traymore] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I spent the entire day yesterday, except for one class, working on debate I feel as if I have done practically all the reading necessary on the subject! Bish and I are going down together on the 5:08. The rest are going earlier. We shall all meet at the Pa station. I'm off for a shampoo now. Love, Fannie April 13. Give my love to Henrietta. Will Lucy want a room for Saturday night, too. I prefer not having her sleep here. I shall be at Florence Clothier's, Wynnewood, Pa.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-04-09
Text: Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I am planning to leave next Saturday to hear the Penn debate, and return Sunday. I shall probably stay at Bryn Mawr with Marjorie Falk who will go to the debate with me. Will let you know as soon as my plans are definitie. I pitched into debate this morning. I am strongly for prohibition, only I should infinitely prefer not debating at Vassar. The weather is heavenly, but not in the Libe. Dr. Thomas was midly boring yesterday morning I work up a bit while he...
Show moreDear Mother, Father, and Pete: I am planning to leave next Saturday to hear the Penn debate, and return Sunday. I shall probably stay at Bryn Mawr with Marjorie Falk who will go to the debate with me. Will let you know as soon as my plans are definitie. I pitched into debate this morning. I am strongly for prohibition, only I should infinitely prefer not debating at Vassar. The weather is heavenly, but not in the Libe. Dr. Thomas was midly boring yesterday morning I work up a bit while he spoke about the Jews at Kishineff, but that was only for less than a minute. Love, Fannie April 9, 1923
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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.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-04-10 [?]
Text: [10 Apr 1923?] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The Williams team was picked last night:--Cleveland(Freshman), Aaron, Bishop. Evan asked me if I minded very much giving Bish third speech this time. She said I deserved it by merit, but she thought as long as Bish had improved so, etc. She thought it would be a nice reward. Of course I could say nothing, but be very willing etc. I don't care so very much, except that debating to Vassar I would like to have a chance to shine my brightest!...
Show more[10 Apr 1923?] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The Williams team was picked last night:--Cleveland(Freshman), Aaron, Bishop. Evan asked me if I minded very much giving Bish third speech this time. She said I deserved it by merit, but she thought as long as Bish had improved so, etc. She thought it would be a nice reward. Of course I could say nothing, but be very willing etc. I don't care so very much, except that debating to Vassar I would like to have a chance to shine my brightest! But I think that can be done in second speech as well as third, almost. There was a mixup about shoosing the third speaker which occupied considerable time, but it is final now. Did you ever do anything about the hat, Mother. R. S. V. P. I spent the whole morning on debate--once again. I have a compliment for you, Father and Pete. Bish asked me if my family were coming for this debate. She then told me how very much she liked you both. She says her father will be tremendously amused to hear that she is debating for prohibition. I may go with the others Friday instead of Saturday. I have concluded one is only young once,so "to h---" with topics! I shall stay, together with three others, at the home of Frances Oakford, '26, debate committee and head of the delegation. That does not mean that you should skip writing to me here, however. Love, Fannie
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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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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-04-23]
Text: [postmakred 23 Apr 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Thanks for your wire, Pete. Hope you made you trains without difficulty last night. Stevie talked for quite a while after your departure. He waxed more and more egocentric, oratorical, slushily sentimental, and humourous. But people in general were quite keen about him. Haven't seen any of the people from William yet, but I hear they were treated rottenly. They didn't mee their oppenents or anyone until they walked on the...
Show more[postmakred 23 Apr 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Thanks for your wire, Pete. Hope you made you trains without difficulty last night. Stevie talked for quite a while after your departure. He waxed more and more egocentric, oratorical, slushily sentimental, and humourous. But people in general were quite keen about him. Haven't seen any of the people from William yet, but I hear they were treated rottenly. They didn't mee their oppenents or anyone until they walked on the stage for the debate! I am enclosing the laundry list which I forgot to put in my laundry, Mother--also my Carnegie Libe card which I brought back by mistake after vacation. Please put it somewhere where you will remember in case I should need anything this spring. Also, please tell Marse I forgot to write to him about the sweaters, but appreciate his sending them anyhow. Tell him the silk sweater dress is a beauty, and that the blue and red were too small and that I sent them back immediately to be exchanged for a larger size, but have had not even an acknowledgement of their arrival or my letter. Please have him investigate and let me know what happened. Don't forget. Love, Fannie
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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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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-04-06]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: Spring is here + I have to work my young head off on the debate. I am going to hear [Hifitz] down town tonight. Love, Fannie

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-04-04]
Text: [postmarked 4 Apr 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The trip wasn't bad at all yesterday. I read from seven to ten, and then slept till about twelve, and slept later again in the afternoon. It passed very quickly. I just made the seven o'cock, I mean the six o'clock. Came up from N. Y. with Betty Cannon. She was student judge at Holyoke. She told me all about it, and I told her all about Smith. The train was mobbed. We got supper at the station here, and came out leisurely...
Show more[postmarked 4 Apr 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The trip wasn't bad at all yesterday. I read from seven to ten, and then slept till about twelve, and slept later again in the afternoon. It passed very quickly. I just made the seven o'cock, I mean the six o'clock. Came up from N. Y. with Betty Cannon. She was student judge at Holyoke. She told me all about it, and I told her all about Smith. The train was mobbed. We got supper at the station here, and came out leisurely after the rush. It was raining for a change. Dr. Litchfield can equal some others I know in paternal bragging. Lawrence speaks French, German, and Spanish beautifully, made Annapolis in three years in stead of four, did some wonderful things when he was at the Olympic games--I couldn't hear what--and graduates this year from Harvard, School of Mines. He will go into mining if any of the large companies are anxious to have him--otherwse he will teach Geology. Ethel is to be married this summer. They are all going over to "marry her off", to quote his phraseology. She will live in Copenhagen next year. If I get there, I am to be sure to look her up! He is sorry to have her live in Europe but he says when you educate your children "that way you can't expect them to stay in Pittsburgh". Having had practically the same education, I feel duty-bound to show my appreication[sic] of it by pulling out! We got to Harrisburg before he had a chance to tell about his other daughter. He certainly is a garrulous gentleman. I was undecided about Williams until Evan told me this morning that Bish had decided to debate again, and we will speak together, so that settles it. I shall do it unless something very unforeseen turns up. The subject is, "Resolved that the Eighteenth Amendment Should be Repealed". She says the negative is the easier side from the debating point of view. At any rate, I have hard work ahead of me for the next five or six weeks. Pete, I hardly think that I dare take time off to go to Penn the week-end of the fourteenth, so I guess I'll be here. I will be able to be with you very little the week-end of the Williams debate, so I too would like to have you here another week-end. If you come 14th, is that the beginning of your vacation? If not, I would suggest your coming after Williams. If it can't be done, count on the 14th. weekend, unless I let you know to the contrary. What day, and what time, would you arrive? R. S. V. P. Mother, I left my good pin in the left-hand dresser drawer. Thake it along with you and bring it up when you come for the debate. I never wear it anyhow, but it doesn't hurt to have it around. Let me know if it isn't there. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-04-08 [?]
Text: [8 Apr 1923?] Dear Pete: I tsalked[sic] it over with Evan, and we concluded that it is highly worth while for me to hear the Penn debate. I can make it without losing much time by leaving Saturday noon. I can read English plays on the train. The others are going Friday. I hate to tell you not to come, but I know you will understand and approve. Do your best to come another week-end early in May. The Heifetz concert was wonderful last night However, we did not get back till after eleven....
Show more[8 Apr 1923?] Dear Pete: I tsalked[sic] it over with Evan, and we concluded that it is highly worth while for me to hear the Penn debate. I can make it without losing much time by leaving Saturday noon. I can read English plays on the train. The others are going Friday. I hate to tell you not to come, but I know you will understand and approve. Do your best to come another week-end early in May. The Heifetz concert was wonderful last night However, we did not get back till after eleven. Consequently I slept till nine-thirty. Took Helen off for a birthday lunch--none too cheerful as she is most decidedly afflicted with the blues. The weather is heavenly, and I am grinding on my Seminar topic. When spring comes, I certainly do get the golf, tennis, and baseball call. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-04-16]
Text: [postmakred 16 Apr 1923, addressed to Hotel Traymore] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I wish I had time to write you all about the week-end, but it will have to keep till I see you. I have never enjoyed anything more. I am very glad I went. It was a splendid tonic. We got to Haverford by auto at eleven thirty Friday night. Slept late, and then went to inspect Bryn Mawr. The debate was intensely interesting, humorous, etc. There were about five hundred there. Penn was wonderful. They deserved...
Show more[postmakred 16 Apr 1923, addressed to Hotel Traymore] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I wish I had time to write you all about the week-end, but it will have to keep till I see you. I have never enjoyed anything more. I am very glad I went. It was a splendid tonic. We got to Haverford by auto at eleven thirty Friday night. Slept late, and then went to inspect Bryn Mawr. The debate was intensely interesting, humorous, etc. There were about five hundred there. Penn was wonderful. They deserved the victory absolutely, The first person i bumped into as I entered the hall was Robert Gerstenlauer, the star of the Brown debate last year. He is teaching Public Speaking at Penn and coached this debate. He sat next to me during the debate, so it was very interesting. After the debate they danced till twelve. That was lots of fun, too. Then when we got home we talked about it till one thirty. Got to Germantown just in time for dinner. Mrs. W. is in St. Louis. The old man certainly is a surely gentleman. I think he takes himself much too seriously. He said about ten words during dinner, and those were to ball Bill out in no gentle manner. The latter is an overgrown darn fool, I should say. I should also say that you were lucky to end your friendship with Margaret. She is a well-meaning stick-in-the-mud, homely as Hades, who tries to appear high-brow. I think Catherine has the brains of the bunch, but she certainly is a fresh kid. After dinner Bill took us and the vererinary out to the country while he inspected a horse which he didn't buy. It wa a scream. I cam back with Fliss Clothier. We wrote the deabte up for the Misc and worked the rest of the way. Wouldn't you rather spend Saturday here than Sunday? I will be through with my preparation by Friday and you won't be interfering in the least. In fact, I'd like to have you, because I won't be able to concentrate on academic work, and so that would be a fine way to spend the time. The Williams men won't be here yet. and they probably will be here Sunday, and I will be expected to fool with them, as we did with Brown last year. So it would be much more convenient to have you here Saturday than Sunday. I will be able to spend much more time with you. R. S. V. P. immediately, In great Haste. F. H. A.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-03-11]
Text: ~,~v.~ ‘I42.‘MAlN HALL J VASSAR COLLEGE PQUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. “"4 . "“ " --~ *5 1 ' ~ .- . , : . x . V . ~ 5 = -’ ‘ r s .. 5 _ I _ ‘ J. , v _V .._. . V .. ~- . ‘ .1 ‘ ' . ..l.. _ = _ ; I V w T ’ ‘* ~ 3 . 1- ' art‘. '. ‘« ' ' 142 MAIN HALL VASSAR COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. 142 MAIN HALL VASSAR COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-03-02
Text: March 2, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The Freshman debate last night was exceedingly interesting. It did not start till a quarter to nine, as their debaters couldn't cut their Saturday classes and therefore couldn't get here till eight-fifteen. I was dead when I went, and had no intention of staying for the rebuttals, but I ended up by staying not only for that, but also for the counting of the votes. Vassar was much better in every way. We won by a vote of 281--132....
Show moreMarch 2, 1923 Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: The Freshman debate last night was exceedingly interesting. It did not start till a quarter to nine, as their debaters couldn't cut their Saturday classes and therefore couldn't get here till eight-fifteen. I was dead when I went, and had no intention of staying for the rebuttals, but I ended up by staying not only for that, but also for the counting of the votes. Vassar was much better in every way. We won by a vote of 281--132. Assembly Hall was packed, and people were standing. Our freshmen were splendid. I think they are without doubt better than our present or last year's varsity team. It is most humiliating! Miss Ellery was sitting right behind us, and she said "I have heard many a regular intercollegiate debate that wasn't as good as this"! Prexie presided. I thought the enclosed clipping would interest you, Father. The "Equal Rights Bill" debate at the luncheon yesterday was very interesting. I was seated next to Miss Palmer. She told me among other things that she thought debate was one of the finest things that we have in college, and believes in doing everything she can to discourage it. She says she things it is fine to have freshmen do it provided that they can manage it and their work, too, and the only way to tell is to try it once. We also discussed the lecture on Russia, and she said that without any qualification she had never heard a lecture that held her as that did. So I wasn't the only one. The students at the table were the president and vice-president of the Political Association, Khaki Dodge, and I. The rest were faculty, I don't quite know just on what basis I was put there, but I enjoyed. Miss Elsie Hill, who upheld the Equal Rights Bill, was a V. C., 1906. She has just finished studying law, I believe. She is a feminist to the extent of having bobbed hair at '39 and of calling herself "Miss Elsie Hill" despite the fact that she is married! The woman who opposed the bill was Miss Rose Schneiderman, president of the Womean's[sic] Trade Union League. She said the last time she spoke at Vassar was many years ago, when it was not considered proper to have a suffrage meeting on campus, so she and the other speakers addressed the gathering in the cemetery on the other side of the fence! Neither spoke convincelingly. I don't know which side has the better case. I forgot to tell you that I will no longer be ashamed of having you trail me about the country, Father, to hear me debate. All six parents of the three debaters were there. I guess you can come whenever you want! This letter has just been interrupted--I'll finish again Elizabeth just this second got a wire from her mother that her aunt whom she is very fond of is dying of pneumonia. She's an a fine stew. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-03-12]
Text: [Addressed to Hotel Traymore 12 Apr 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I was glad to talk to you last night, Father, but you certainly did have on your polite, smooth, and agreeable tone. What was up? As the plans now stand, i leave on the 5:08 tomorrow, and meet the others to take the eight oclock to Philadelphia, stay with Florence Clothier, one of the debaters. Had a special from M. W. today. She will call for me Sunday morning. I suppose I can come back with some of the others, Mother,...
Show more[Addressed to Hotel Traymore 12 Apr 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I was glad to talk to you last night, Father, but you certainly did have on your polite, smooth, and agreeable tone. What was up? As the plans now stand, i leave on the 5:08 tomorrow, and meet the others to take the eight oclock to Philadelphia, stay with Florence Clothier, one of the debaters. Had a special from M. W. today. She will call for me Sunday morning. I suppose I can come back with some of the others, Mother, but I would just as soon not, as I am taking along some plays to read on the train. It would be foolish to stay here over the week-end, as I have worked like a dog all week. and would have to let up here, even if I staid. I shall read these plays on the train, so very little time will be lost. We had a fire-drill last night, late. In consequence I'm sore at the world today. Spent the entire morning, four hours, reading debate. The more I read the more strongly I become convinced that prohibition is a good thing. Most of the material repeats everything else, so I think I have done most of the necessary reading now. Love, Fannie Please return enclosed letter, Pete.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-03-05]
Text: [postmarked 5 March 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Thanks for the dope, Father. It will be very useful. What is your personal opinion on the subject? I am glad you were successful with you speech, Pete. Mother, you had better take to the platform, too! Mother, how much materials ought One to sign up for for a class day dress. I know the exact amount depends on how it is made, but you would have some idea of spring styles, etc. We get the material through the committee. I have to go up...
Show more[postmarked 5 March 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Thanks for the dope, Father. It will be very useful. What is your personal opinion on the subject? I am glad you were successful with you speech, Pete. Mother, you had better take to the platform, too! Mother, how much materials ought One to sign up for for a class day dress. I know the exact amount depends on how it is made, but you would have some idea of spring styles, etc. We get the material through the committee. I have to go up to the Dean's office. The dirty bum has taken me off Census for some unknown reason--I guess dropping a course for health. That means no debating if she wins, but I am going to win. Pete, are you coming to hear me debate? I thought I would stop to see you on my way home, if possible, That is what I meant by asking the distance from Northampton to Cambridge. However, anything you say, goes. Loads of people are going to Bermuda for vacation, You see I am full of suggestions! Now for the huffy dean!! Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-03-06]
Text: [6 march 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I heard the Ukrainian chorus this afternoon. They were wonderful. I saw Dr. T. at the concert and she told me that she hadn't been able to find Miss McCaleb but that she left her a very strong note and that she was sure everything would be all right, but I just now passed Dr. B. on campus and she told me that she was on her way over to the dean's house about it, that Miss McCaleb was fighting strong, and that Dr. T. had told her to...
Show more[6 march 1923] Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I heard the Ukrainian chorus this afternoon. They were wonderful. I saw Dr. T. at the concert and she told me that she hadn't been able to find Miss McCaleb but that she left her a very strong note and that she was sure everything would be all right, but I just now passed Dr. B. on campus and she told me that she was on her way over to the dean's house about it, that Miss McCaleb was fighting strong, and that Dr. T. had told her to speak to her, too. She certainly is acting mean, particularly as both the doctors are strong for me. I certainly am upset about it--witness, a rotten headache all afternoon. But it is easy to see the reason for this one! I am going up to Dr. B's room later to hear the outcome. Meanwhile I am half nutty. I simply can't keep my mind on my work, but I am going to make the supreme effort tonight. The New York World write-up of the freshman debate was the funniest I have ever seen. It was something like this:--Vassar and Harvard children settle in two hours question which has long been puzzling economists and statesmen. The Vassar girls, all under eighteen, appeared in white sport clothes. Their hands were at theirsides or behind their backs, while the Harvard yougths[sic], all under twenty, used all the oratorial flourishes at their disposal. They appeareed in dark suits, soft collars, and tousles hair." It was a scream. But my mind is very much on Miss McCaleb just now. Honestly, I am miserable! Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-03-06]
Text: Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: I had a long session with the dean yesterday, resulting in nothing. She's on her tin ear about it all. She told me to go back to Dr. T., and then it would have to go back to the committee of privilages and elections which doesn't meet till next Monday, but the debate is the following Saturday! Dr. T. was in New York for the day. I went over to see her just now, and after waiting fifteen minutes saw her. She was lovely. She said she'd do all she...
Show moreDear Mother, Father, and Pete: I had a long session with the dean yesterday, resulting in nothing. She's on her tin ear about it all. She told me to go back to Dr. T., and then it would have to go back to the committee of privilages and elections which doesn't meet till next Monday, but the debate is the following Saturday! Dr. T. was in New York for the day. I went over to see her just now, and after waiting fifteen minutes saw her. She was lovely. She said she'd do all she could to fix it up, that the dean wanted to get in her last show of authority before going out! She said she thought she could do it all right, but that if there was any trouble yet, we could resort to what Emma McDonald, pres. of students, told me yesterday--that if I am above grad and the doctor certifies my health permits debating, the dean has no control over Census beyond that, as it is a student organization. Emma said if the mess continued that she would step in in my behalf, and Dr. B. said, "Why, we can't not have you debate; we'll have to fight it out". Evan said (debate chairman) she'd get up a petition, if necessary! Millsy was quite peeved about it, too. So everybody is pulling for me but the dean. Bish is urging me to go to Prexie, but I don't want to do that unless all else fails, as I am sure it would further antagonize Miss McCaleb. Darn her fussiness anyhow! I never debated so hard in my life as I did the twenty minutes with her! Love, Fannie, in a ste[?]
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