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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked May 4, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-04]
Text: Tuesday night. Dear Mother + Father: I slept from 3 to 4:30 + was up in the parlor by the fire from 5 to 6:30. You can't begin to imagine how weak I am. I felt as tho' I had carried Main across campus on my back when I got back to bed! I told Dr. B. tonight + she said that's the way its effect-ing everyone this winter. I'm getting a tonic - I suppose it will just take time. I'm not trying to work; I can't use my eyes much in bed + work is so much harder when one...
Show moreTuesday night. Dear Mother + Father: I slept from 3 to 4:30 + was up in the parlor by the fire from 5 to 6:30. You can't begin to imagine how weak I am. I felt as tho' I had carried Main across campus on my back when I got back to bed! I told Dr. B. tonight + she said that's the way its effect-ing everyone this winter. I'm getting a tonic - I suppose it will just take time. I'm not trying to work; I can't use my eyes much in bed + work is so much harder when one is weak that it's foolish to stew over [it]. I'm not worried about it I'm only sorry that make-up + debate will conflict.Think now I shall drop Tol-erance. It's a bore, + I'm too fond of Miss Ellery to drop her course. And I don't think it would be decent to drop Ec [Sem] - much as I would like to - [suise Millsy] probably [kept] somebody else out by letting me in - + I shouldn't be taking it, theoretically, unless it's my chief interest. Your special received. I certainly will be careful + take it easy. One experience like last fall was enough. Moreover, I was considerably sicker this time. and the doctor are more careful than they were. then. Everyone seems to be in bed 5 or 6 days with it. My greatest difficult is [forming] the down. It is so greasy + sloppy + luke-warm + unappetizing. It would have been foolish for you to come, Father, but, as a matter-of-fact fathers are allowed aroudn the Infirm. There is one girl here who is terribly sick. She had grippe for a week in her room + tried to take care of herself without [eending]for the Dr. They brought her over on a stretcher. + have her in a single with a night and day nurse. Her father has been here for a week. Her mother died of pneumonia last yr. + they are terribly worried about her. They had a [NY] Dr. [lef] night before last. I bet she is regretting her foolishness! All this merely by way of telling you Fathers are allowed around. But she has a single - maybe that makes a diff. Anyhow. I'd rather have you here when I am around + we can enjoy each other's company in a state of pep. I'd come home to get strong but I think it might be foolish to travel when weak. Don't you? RSVP. overEliz. was over this P.M. She said [Lewisohn] was extremely interesting last night, but terrible-looking, + she didn't care for his personality - too sarcastic + superior + cock-sure of himself, That goes pretty well with the tone of 'Upstream' - doesn't it? Love, Fannie What may be the diff. between [Flu + Grippe] - I'd surely like to know.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked May 16, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-16]
Text: [postmakred 16 May 1923] Dear Mother: Just received your letter. My honest opinion is that you should go to whatever you prefer. i think that you see your college friends so rarely that you should purge yourself from the Pittsburgh Jewish atmosphere, and get as much college as you can the few days up here. The class say luncheon is in the Circle Monday noon, or in Students'. It is boring in either case. It merely am'ts to eating together on if it rains. It is absolutely a case of...
Show more[postmakred 16 May 1923] Dear Mother: Just received your letter. My honest opinion is that you should go to whatever you prefer. i think that you see your college friends so rarely that you should purge yourself from the Pittsburgh Jewish atmosphere, and get as much college as you can the few days up here. The class say luncheon is in the Circle Monday noon, or in Students'. It is boring in either case. It merely am'ts to eating together on if it rains. It is absolutely a case of which you prefer. I am white able to take care of the family alone, if that is what bothers you. So if you think you'll enjoy the Alumnae Luncheon--and I should thin that would be the best of the three you are eligible for--I would certainly go, in your case. Did Mrs. Heavenrich tell you that her daughter, who is the class baby of their class, is already married? Which remind me that I just sent my regrets to Dreifus's. Helen Stern was up for Saturday evening and Sunday morning, only. They came to see me Sunday morning, but I was at chapel. Sorry I missed them. I had a great curiosity to see her fiance. Glad Mr. Kaufmann is better. If I had had time to breathe, I should have written to Lucy. Tell Aunt Hattie that I was at tea at Miss Little's in the Alumnae office last week, and that I met her classmate Miss Sawer there, who said she lived next door to Aunt Hattie Freshman year. She sends her her best regards. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked May 3, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-05-03]
Text: November 9, 1922 Dear Mother, Pather, and Pete: I spent a rather profitable day "topin^ng" yesterday, and had the pleasant diversion of Peggy Higgind' dämpany for dinner. I miss her this year. She is the kind that are rather rare around here--intellectual, without being an intellectual nut, like our present debate chairman. She thinks of transferring to Yale next year--she objects to studying with undergraduates. Incidentally, Pete, she wears around her wrifet both her Phi...
Show more November 9, 1922 Dear Mother, Pather, and Pete: I spent a rather profitable day "topin^ng" yesterday, and had the pleasant diversion of Peggy Higgind' dämpany for dinner. I miss her this year. She is the kind that are rather rare around here--intellectual, without being an intellectual nut, like our present debate chairman. She thinks of transferring to Yale next year--she objects to studying with undergraduates. Incidentally, Pete, she wears around her wrifet both her Phi Bet and D. S. R. keys- My dear intellectual brotner, there are certain things about your mental makeup that I have never been quite able to understand, and one of them is your ridiculous devotion to football. What ''new meaning to life^ado you get from it outside of submerging your own personality in that of the mob? You must be a devotee of mob spirit if it really exhilarates you—and I was never aware that enjoyment of losing oneself in the mob was a characteristic of a high type mind* But yell away--far be it from me to spoil your pleasure. And take a picture of yourself doing it! Football in Itself is indeed a representation of '^refined'' athletics--gentle play for physical development, and no manifestatioaof brute force, or anything like that. But I had better desist, or I will be invited to stay home on the eighteenth! I guess we enjoy games from a different an^le. I like my fur coat very much this way, Mother. I am feeling as strong as usual now, and backto normal as far as the grippe spell is concerned. I v/as going to write to you to send the prunes. You anticipated my thoughts. I'll let you know about theater in a day or so. Have not paid mucii attention to v^hat is worth seeing. I think i*d like to see "Loyalties'' but I'll let you know definitely soon. Pete, how about my giving you the book for your birthday that you suggested giving me. I would like it all right, but I know you ?/ould like it more yourself. And then you give me either waiter Lippman's "Public OpMion" or Oastiglionl's ''The Courtier". I have to read them both in the near future for nistories, and they are both worth owning. If you give me one, do it soon, or it won*t De nere in time- If you don't want to, give me what you first suggested. R. S. V. Lo ve, FannieMorning - 9 until M.A. goes to office, reading M.A's office hours (11:30 to 1:00) office, where I expect to be treated with the respect Lunch] due a V.C. alum. Afternoon a) 1st half - reading. Several days a week French with Mme. D. if possible in aft. b) 2nd half - outdoors A.B. - in golf season (a) gives place to (b). See about M. Morrison corking + sewing. Schedule subject to change to fit M. Morrison if I go. Also, schedule subject to tem-porary cancellation for allowingtrips to Atlantic City, Pinehurst, + other points of interest. This plan must be balanced against a History M.A. I think in view of my health, M. Cone notwithstanding, I shall have to stay home and follow this plan. I (over) think there have been those who have had harder lives. What say you to this product of my brain? Speaking of my brain I feel very intellectually inde-pendent today - having just delivered myself of a personal denunciation + condemnation of the philosophy of Descartes in a written today. "Day by day, in every way, I grow more + more conceited." Aren't I as good as Descartes? Sure mike! [Su], Father? You will recommend Cone, will you?
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked April 6, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-04-06]
Text: [postmarked 6 Apr 1923] Dear Mother: I either lost or left at home one of my gold cuff-links. I had it in the drawer of my trunk and never used them. On unpacking I could only find one. Will you look in the little room and ask Nora if she found it. If not, would you like to present me with a pair? Those were the only ones I had. Also, would it be possible to ask Mr. Jordan if he would take the gray hat back? I haven't worn it yet, but tried it on again, and am sure he could make me...
Show more[postmarked 6 Apr 1923] Dear Mother: I either lost or left at home one of my gold cuff-links. I had it in the drawer of my trunk and never used them. On unpacking I could only find one. Will you look in the little room and ask Nora if she found it. If not, would you like to present me with a pair? Those were the only ones I had. Also, would it be possible to ask Mr. Jordan if he would take the gray hat back? I haven't worn it yet, but tried it on again, and am sure he could make me something in June, or that I could find something I like better. There is something about it that I don't like. I would send it back right away if possible. R. S. V. P. I have gotten so many hats there that I am sure he would do it. Hope you don't mind. And the third thing is this. I think my ball-bearing skates are still at home, I am dying to go skating. The weather is glorious, and lots of people are doing it. COuld you send them in my next laundry. The key is in one of the little drawers of the chiffonier in the little room. I never gave the skates away, so they are around, u less you have them away. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked April 10, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-04-10]
Text: [postmarked 10 Apr 1923, to Hotel Traymore] Dear Mother: After all the visit invitations I have received from Margaret Wasserman, her note to Pete, etc., I wrote her a note the other day telling her I was coming down to hear the debate, and staying at Bryn Mawr (as I then thought), and asked her if she couldn't meet me for a while Sunday morning before I come back, since I didn't want to be in Philliw without letting her know and since we had tried so repeatedly to meet at games,...
Show more[postmarked 10 Apr 1923, to Hotel Traymore] Dear Mother: After all the visit invitations I have received from Margaret Wasserman, her note to Pete, etc., I wrote her a note the other day telling her I was coming down to hear the debate, and staying at Bryn Mawr (as I then thought), and asked her if she couldn't meet me for a while Sunday morning before I come back, since I didn't want to be in Philliw without letting her know and since we had tried so repeatedly to meet at games, etc. Yesterday I received a super-cordial letter from her mother telling me that since Margaret was out of town for a few days and since she saw from the envelope that it was from Vassar, she opened it, and was answering to save time. It urged me to spend all day Sunday there, and Sunday night if possible, and said that if Margaret were home she would probably want to give up her Saturday night engagement, but that she didn't think she ought to. However, wouldn't I stay there anyhow, as she and Mr. W. and Catherine would be home. If it meets with your approval, as it does Lester's absolutely, I think I would like to accept the dinner invitation, and leave Sunday afternoon. That would be just spending part of the morning there, and dinner. I'd like to show M. that I don't make a mountain out of a molehill, also that I am not a poor sport. As I said, I'd like to doit if you don't disapprove. Please let me know immediately, I'll await a wire from you before answering the letter. After all this, I decided to send you her letter. Please return it. Also let me know immediately. Love, Fannie After her demonstration of "remorse" at Princeton in November, I'd feel much better if were "nice" and went there Sunday.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, [April 27, 1923]: . .
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
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Date: [1923-03-27]
Text: 142 MAIN HALL VASSAR COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Dear Mother: I foolishly went to the song—contest this morning-—foolishly, as it resulted in having to go to bed at twelve and stay there till now--seven. I didn't want to miss the "Beggars' Opera" tnnight, and I feel all right again. ‘I hated to miss the bal1~game, but it gouldn t be helped. I'm glad now that I didn't try out for it. Had I made it, I certainly would not have been able to play. Heard Professor...
Show more142 MAIN HALL VASSAR COLLEGE POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Dear Mother: I foolishly went to the song—contest this morning-—foolishly, as it resulted in having to go to bed at twelve and stay there till now--seven. I didn't want to miss the "Beggars' Opera" tnnight, and I feel all right again. ‘I hated to miss the bal1~game, but it gouldn t be helped. I'm glad now that I didn't try out for it. Had I made it, I certainly would not have been able to play. Heard Professor Robert K. Root of Princeton deliver a splendid lecture this morning on "Satire as a Fine Art". Would that we had a few such animated lecturers on our faculty! I also heard Prexie make hsi Founder's Day speech from the porch of his house, on- ly I heard it from the window'seat of my room. It made me very "low" to think that this was the last! Received your wire this A. M, but have definitely gotten this house for you, and that of course will be much nicer than being down down. It is on the same street as McGlynn's, nearer college than MCG. You can walk straight through the gate behind North. 142 MAIN HALL VASSAR COLLEGE POUGHKEZEPSIE, N. Y. You can all have a room apiece, I think. It's as clean as can be. Evan's parents always stay there when they come up. Hope it will suit you. Now for breaking the news to Miss Mullaly. She charges $100 for the entire house Q for all Commencement. That is certainly not too much. You might send Marse's sweaters in the laundry. If they don't suit, I'll return them in the next. If I have them here, then I will know what to get on my way home in N. Y., if they don't suit. What happened about the two I sent back? Ask Marse if it is all right. R. S V. P. Mother, please take care of yourself, now that you are home and have had a rest. I in“ sist thereon! * Please call Lucy up and ask her if she wants me to keep one or two rooms for her at Mullaly's. I'll not speak to Miss M. abcut giving them up until I hear. Don't wire~-a day more or less doens't matter. Love, Fannie i. . . ‘ ,.‘ .-3 .2 r 5%. .r §‘ 5? -: : z =. 7 .5 = 45 . 3 7* 3 v :- : .= w - .r '- ..u,-!— - ~ 43 : 5 * . +. - :1‘: .5‘ 5*“ -é . .5. 5' . .-' - “ ”‘” » '2»-" ii 3 5 ;'“,-g,H_’ , V‘ ,5‘; __ ': ~ .5 .'- » _. .:-:, 5* 5; L. lg. ,;' 5 ,-. ..,.— st’-1, .r ’ = I‘ " ‘= :' r ,«r e r 1 2 = -vx—~‘ ~ -‘ ‘Em .» a‘: ' 1 £2 5. .-F‘:
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked March 20, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-03-20]
Text: [postmarked 20 March 1923] Dear Mother: Thanks for your congratulations. I'll tell you all about it next week. I haven't time to write it now. I'll either send my trunk before Wednesday and put the material in it or send it in my laundry Wednesday or bring it in my suitcase. I don't want to take up the space in my suitcase if I go to Atlantic. I just wrote to Henrietta. If she can be with me some of the time, I shall go to Atlantic some time Saturday. I want to go to the...
Show more[postmarked 20 March 1923] Dear Mother: Thanks for your congratulations. I'll tell you all about it next week. I haven't time to write it now. I'll either send my trunk before Wednesday and put the material in it or send it in my laundry Wednesday or bring it in my suitcase. I don't want to take up the space in my suitcase if I go to Atlantic. I just wrote to Henrietta. If she can be with me some of the time, I shall go to Atlantic some time Saturday. I want to go to the Foregin Policy Association luncheon and lecture Saturday noon to hear the discussion of the Ruhn question. They always have splendid speakers. Three of us are going. I don't want Aunt Bessie for any shopping. She has rotten taste, and I don't care to be dependent on her or have to thank her or anybody else. I shall attend to the shoes Saturday morning, according to my present plans. If I don't go to Atlantic, I'll come home Saturday night. Find out from Marse if I can go to his sweater place alone and let me know immediately.I tried all my summer dresses on this afternoon. They all look all right, but seven need lengthening. I shall need Miss Lendl then to lengthen two satin slips and seven dresses. All will be easy to lengthen except the blue voile. I should also like her to put new red cluffs on my blue goregette with the red, if possible. I'll attend to all that myself. Two days of her time will be ample. I may send a few of the dresses in my laundry, but don't have them washed till they are lengthened as they would only need pressing again. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked March 23, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-03-23]
Text: Dear Mother: I'm going to Atlantic tomorrow aft. I never want to see a book again - till I'm rested. Rhinecliff last night was one of the greatest experiences I've had in many a day. We left at 5:30 + got back at 10:30. [Gut] my trunk this AM to the house. Bringing the material in my suitcase. Love, Fannie[This side of card is for address] Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked March 14, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-03-14]
Text: Dear Mdther, Pither, and Pete: I have started writing up my second psych t0j.-icl I shall retire from the world totil it Is finished, except for an interruption for Third Hall tonight. It is a glorious day for it. We don't sit on the ground, Mother^—we sit on cäairs. They fill the theater with chairs for Third Hall and for Commencement celebrations. Class Day, etc» I don/t know much new, except that we had a debate meeting prior to sending -Gamp and Peggy off to the Conference of the...
Show more Dear Mdther, Pither, and Pete: I have started writing up my second psych t0j.-icl I shall retire from the world totil it Is finished, except for an interruption for Third Hall tonight. It is a glorious day for it. We don't sit on the ground, Mother^—we sit on cäairs. They fill the theater with chairs for Third Hall and for Commencement celebrations. Class Day, etc» I don/t know much new, except that we had a debate meeting prior to sending -Gamp and Peggy off to the Conference of the League at Ba«mrd next Saturday. The two changes that I advocated strongly were cutting the time of preparation dovm to three weeks instead of six and having speeches go straight through wit lout intermission before rebuttals. That is a much greater test of ingenuity, mentality, etc. than having time to be told by your captain what to say. I also urged one week of tryouts instead of two. I think the length of weeks covered by the league debates is enough to keep the best out of them. Everybody agreed-in fact, everybody strongly suggested the same thing. Haven't done anything exciting to write an interesting letter about—except to have spring fever, and I can^t v^rite a book on that. Love, Fannie Friday.L £ U^/ /X AfAy / ^^ Dear Mother, You asked some time ago about my bowifeis. I have been having to alternate between liberal doses of cascara and two pills. If I last that way for another month I will be satisfied and theni geAn get straightened out when I get home. It means a lot to me to have them move early in the morning, so I hope this yystem will continue to be effective for another month. I think it would be great if you came up In the car, if you go as far as Harrisburgin It. The only objection I have is that Sam will then know-aiSr about the doctor business, and I hate "servant-^gossdp" I don't think a moderate amount of touring will do me any harm. In fact, I am conyinced that the invalid life has done me absolutely no good and I don't seewhyl shouldn't enjoy things a little now. I am enclosing a Letter from Br. P. I wonder what good he thinks writing to himevery week is going to do my health, as long as i am not going to have any more treatments! What do you think of my prospective, coarse? It looks very good nto me—and I am quite pleased at the idea of doing more in Sconämics. Eove, Fannie Introduction Psych. crowd - constitution of Group spirit Qualities of Gregariousness of man as motive of crowd psych. - [Qrotter] Characteristics of highly organized groups Lecture of Crowds - [Conway] 4. Chacteristics of all crowds. 1. sentiments + morality 2. Ideas, Reasoning Power, Imagination 3. Religious shape assumed by all crowd [connections] 4. Opinions + beliefs of crowds 5 - < > Crowd leaders + their means of persuasion 6. Limitations to variability of belief + opinions of crowds 7. Classification + Description of Diff Kinds of crowds 8. Crowd at War. 9. Crowd organization 10. [Gail] consideration in regard to crowd 11 Life cycle of a [readle] 12 Conclusion<Mother> <Fannie Aaron> <203 Davison>
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, February 23,1923
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-02-23
Text: Friday evening Feb. 23, 1923 Dear Mother: Thanks ever so much for sending specials. I'm glad you didn't write or wire Dr. T. She certainly would have resented it - and I wouldn't have been able to blame her! She doesn't court pneumonia any more than we do. She had expected me to leave this P.M. but I asked her if I couldn't stay till morning. She said I could, but would have to leave in the morning as she promised the room to someone. I've been here a day longer...
Show moreFriday evening Feb. 23, 1923 Dear Mother: Thanks ever so much for sending specials. I'm glad you didn't write or wire Dr. T. She certainly would have resented it - and I wouldn't have been able to blame her! She doesn't court pneumonia any more than we do. She had expected me to leave this P.M. but I asked her if I couldn't stay till morning. She said I could, but would have to leave in the morning as she promised the room to someone. I've been here a day longer than anybody else. Most people want to leave - I envy them their energy!I have practically no cold + only a slight cough left, but, Mother, I feel as though I had been in bed for months. My legs feel almost too heavy to move and I have to force the food down. It is so discouraging. I went to my four classes today. I rested an hour after lunch and came back + went to bed at 6. I just sat through them - I feel as if I were in another world. I have been wondering a lot about coming home, but I'm inclined to think that it is foolish to spend a night on the sleeper while I still have any cold at all and am so weak, And by the time I am better there is no point in coming. As for Atlantic, ordinarily I would think it a fine idea butI feel it is very important for you to stay home now and give your treatment the best possible chance. Besides, I don't want to take you away from Father so soon again. The New York girls practically all go home the day they get out of the [Infirm], but that is the disadvantage of being farther away! The debate squad is to be picked tomorrow. Evan told <th> me today she had intended putting me on without any tryouts even if I hadn't gotten sick. I am the only one thus honored!! I think I shall [debate] in both the league and the Williams debate because it will [fmake] me forget my weary self. And when I am feeling punk my normal lack of self-confidence gets to be almost a disease, and debate is the best way for me to get over it. I mustn't give in to it. I went to Ec Sem. this A.M. + while the girls were giving their reports I simply trembled at the thought of reporting 15 minutes - once a week. Isn't it an affliction to be like that? I don't see why I should. Sometimes I can laugh it off and sometimes it just oppresses me - like tonight, as you have probably guessed. I'm going to the dean's office Monday or Tues. about dropping a course. I wish I could see my way clear to dropping Ec. Sem. butI fear it would be a low trick. It will have to be Tolerance - for wich, incidentally, I have done no work at all up to date. Even so that will save from 5 to 6 hours a week - which is a lot. And I'll just buck up about Ec Sem, + give myself a whipping! I'll stay here at college and do what work I can and get started on debate pretty soon, and try to be patient and not get so discouraged again. I'm getting a tonic. I don't know what it is though. Please stop worrying. I'm sure the illness is all out of me. It's merely great weakness now. Love, Fannie [Way] I [ask] who the pneumonia gentlemen were?
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, February 23,1923
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-02-23
Text: Friday evening Feb. 23, 1923 Dear Mother: Thanks ever so much for sending specials. I'm glad you didn't write or wire Dr. T. She certainly would have resented it - and I wouldn't have been able to blame her! She doesn't court pneumonia any more than we do. She had expected me to leave this P.M. but I asked her if I couldn't stay till morning. She said I could, but would have to leave in the morning as she promised the room to someone. I've been here a day longer...
Show moreFriday evening Feb. 23, 1923 Dear Mother: Thanks ever so much for sending specials. I'm glad you didn't write or wire Dr. T. She certainly would have resented it - and I wouldn't have been able to blame her! She doesn't court pneumonia any more than we do. She had expected me to leave this P.M. but I asked her if I couldn't stay till morning. She said I could, but would have to leave in the morning as she promised the room to someone. I've been here a day longer than anybody else. Most people want to leave - I envy them their energy!I have practically no cold + only a slight cough left, but, Mother, I feel as though I had been in bed for months. My legs feel almost too heavy to move and I have to force the food down. It is so discouraging. I went to my four classes today. I rested an hour after lunch and came back + went to bed at 6. I just sat through them - I feel as if I were in another world. I have been wondering a lot about coming home, but I'm inclined to think that it is foolish to spend a night on the sleeper while I still have any cold at all and am so weak, And by the time I am better there is no point in coming. As for Atlantic, ordinarily I would think it a fine idea butI feel it is very important for you to stay home now and give your treatment the best possible chance. Besides, I don't want to take you away from Father so soon again. The New York girls practically all go home the day they get out of the [Infirm], but that is the disadvantage of being farther away! The debate squad is to be picked tomorrow. Evan told <th> me today she had intended putting me on without any tryouts even if I hadn't gotten sick. I am the only one thus honored!! I think I shall [debate] in both the league and the Williams debate because it will [fmake] me forget my weary self. And when I am feeling punk my normal lack of self-confidence gets to be almost a disease, and debate is the best way for me to get over it. I mustn't give in to it. I went to Ec Sem. this A.M. + while the girls were giving their reports I simply trembled at the thought of reporting 15 minutes - once a week. Isn't it an affliction to be like that? I don't see why I should. Sometimes I can laugh it off and sometimes it just oppresses me - like tonight, as you have probably guessed. I'm going to the dean's office Monday or Tues. about dropping a course. I wish I could see my way clear to dropping Ec. Sem. butI fear it would be a low trick. It will have to be Tolerance - for wich, incidentally, I have done no work at all up to date. Even so that will save from 5 to 6 hours a week - which is a lot. And I'll just buck up about Ec Sem, + give myself a whipping! I'll stay here at college and do what work I can and get started on debate pretty soon, and try to be patient and not get so discouraged again. I'm getting a tonic. I don't know what it is though. Please stop worrying. I'm sure the illness is all out of me. It's merely great weakness now. Love, Fannie [Way] I [ask] who the pneumonia gentlemen were?
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked February 8, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1923-02-08]
Text: NovemberT5, Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Your conGlusion as to why I would not telegraph aboutdgbate were quite right, Mother. ' \¥ould you stop at the First Hat' 1 Bank sometime Yrtien you are in tow i Mother and get me some blank check books—fillers for my book, 1 mean. I have only t?/o checks left. Then send them to me, please. I am still dead tired and feel generally punk. Love, FannieT. History " ' ■Ji-^.Mediaeyal and modern—thisiyear entered on med. EXMIPTION 2...
Show moreNovemberT5, Dear Mother, Father, and Pete: Your conGlusion as to why I would not telegraph aboutdgbate were quite right, Mother. ' \¥ould you stop at the First Hat' 1 Bank sometime Yrtien you are in tow i Mother and get me some blank check books—fillers for my book, 1 mean. I have only t?/o checks left. Then send them to me, please. I am still dead tired and feel generally punk. Love, FannieT. History " ' ■Ji-^.Mediaeyal and modern—thisiyear entered on med. EXMIPTION 2,Ancient ^nEnglish 4'Ainerican ^ -7 T * * . 2. La^uage 1 . 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1 2. Latin Greek\ Prenchl as at present German \ s^ye reason for not differentiating between ancient Italian! and modern Spanish j 3. Physical science Physics Ofeemlstry ----------J J t67 freshmen entered on science this 3. year 4. Q-eology 4. Biological science 1 2. 3. 4. life t. 2. 3. Botany Aniaial biology PsychSoir^^^T^^^st have entered on science thematics Trigonometin/ Analytical gemmetry r ^ Solidgeometry ' U Only Engll'b^^equired fresh, year. Pcur Ghancek for free electives, but d. in additW to groups, only history of art, applied art, Bible and*" music \5pen to her Therefore i^ milimlarili^ passing off requirements and still has freedom \ d. Must elect frto first two groups, and from c-t out of last 3 before end ofssoph, year 2. li xiem subjects added to curriculum^—can be based on present \GataH a. This does not mean that ne?/ courses canH be added in timipguef 3. Includes all subjects called fundamental in present syateti 3. This plan only su^^estion^ illustrative of more abstraat prin- ha^^been tried in Smith, Mt. Holyoke, ciple Goucher, We\lesley, Amherst, Yale. 1 . They hav\come to groups after absolute requirements 4. Uiity of kn^ledge m!^ let stud^t establish unity herself We see to^t that she has the 4 methods 1. Scientific 3. Linguistic HistoricX 4. Creative Ifiaaar^s preogress has alv/ays been toward freedom f I a. See old catalogues lb. Present plan does not mean satisfaction with conditions, only a lull in struggle6. Op5 lec • mro: ortiinity of choice does away with repetition of subjects stud» . in prep school and provides for adaptability of foundation and L»UTION&&NOT revolution individual interes ^ — Conclusion 1» !Intellectually passive is taken care of as olfi system did 2- i " active must be " " " II. Present plan fails, but we 1 . |Give freedom and /guidance 2. 'Tpvke over all good in old system and supplement it III* Added |Not direct continuation of .high-school 2. 4. Experlaeiit and still some restriction Only four ^ in colle years short Freedom to choose ^ii^-for freedom a. In all educatior^^h^ progress has been evident b. Present plan a step in progress over what preceded it c. A freer elective system is a step in progress, the next step d. And this step is evolutionary, not revolutionary Because it t^es over v/hat is good in present system and supplementi^hie added advantage of freedom creative histor 1. EC method Critical study of sources and opinions 2* Relation between movements--soiirce-and events--continuity in 3* history distinct from other histories lingrui^tig method t. tTalue of literature 2. style and structure 3. derivation sgientIepig method t. Scientific habit of mind 2. pbaervation of fact 3^ Apparatus and experimmtt 4. Hypothesis lAppreciatärön of Nature history ^^ 4 g'-ir a tfc:.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked November 24, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-11-24]
Text: [postmarked 24 Nove 1922] Dear Mother: Received your doctor letter this afternoon, and shall answer it before going to the debate. If I should keep reasonably quiet during the period of treatment, as you say, I think it is perfectly ridiculous to come home for vacation. The only way I could do it would be not to go our at all. Also, if Dr. Z prefers Furniss to Sanes and you agree with him, that settles it. I had not thought about having to stay after Christmas vacation, but it is a good...
Show more[postmarked 24 Nove 1922] Dear Mother: Received your doctor letter this afternoon, and shall answer it before going to the debate. If I should keep reasonably quiet during the period of treatment, as you say, I think it is perfectly ridiculous to come home for vacation. The only way I could do it would be not to go our at all. Also, if Dr. Z prefers Furniss to Sanes and you agree with him, that settles it. I had not thought about having to stay after Christmas vacation, but it is a good suggestion of yours, so I shall certainly stay for Thanksgiving. I will have plenty of work to do, and there will certainly be lots more people here than Spring vacation last year--and since I wasn't lonesome then, I certainly couldn't be now. It will be a good rest and I will be glad of a chance to read some. I am glad Henrietta will be out of the way. Perhaps we can then manage Atlantic for a little while. This is my definite decision then--if you and Dr. Z are agreed that Dr. F. is the thing for Christmas vacation, I certainly don't want to do anything else. The possibility of feeling well once - again sounds so wonderful to me that vacation at home is very insignificant compared to that. In fact, I feel quite sure that it is the only thing to do. I am enclosing the only letter I have gotten from Dorothy all year. Do you think she expects me on the strength of that? R. S. V. P. I answered it about two weeks later, so she owes me a letter. I have a feeling that she probably figured--"Helen can't come--Teddy has no vacation--so if she still thinks she's expected, she'll write, otherwise I'm pretty busy and would just as soon not have company". Don't you think so? Please return the letter. Please let me as soon as you have heard from Dr. F. and have arrived at definite conclusions yourself. Don't use that excuse about wanting to see plays--it's too artificial. Just don't make any at all if you possibly can. Call this my Friday's letter--there won't be anything new tomorrow. Love, Fannie2537 Brookfield Ave. Baltimore Md. Sept 26th 1922 Dear Fann<y>ie, We have the apartment - plenty of room and we have the furniture, - not overmuch of this, still, enough if you will condescend to grace it by your presence for thanksgiving vacation. I have been tramp-ing Baltimore for dear life. About three days before Mother arrived on the scene of action I had found the place and obtained furniture estimates in millions of furniture stores. Today we signed the lease for the apartment and bought the furniture. A good days work n'est ce pas? Especially good in spending money. Tomorrow we will getkitchen utensils, china, and glass. We looked at china to day and Mother insisted that it must come from Pittsburgh when we asked for it. Unfortunately neither of us could remember the name of your con-cern, so we may have to have other brands. We cannot move in till the day after tomorrow be-cause we won't have the furniture till then. Happy New Year. How did you enjoy the [deries] in Carnegie Hall? Mother is staying at the Stafford Hotel. I am writing this there. I have met some of my classmates and I learn that we have been mown down from 92 [to] 79. I hope they dont keep on at that rate. Well, best love and a kiss, Dorothy
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, [October 31, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-10-31]
Text: [addressed to Hotel Traymore, postmarked 31 Oct 1922] Dear Mother: I want some advice I am worried about myself. You know yesterday I had slight fever, so they kept me in bed. This morning it was normal, so they let me out for classes. I took it easy today, and only went for a short walk. My throat is very sore, and my ears hurt. I have been gargling with listerine. This afternoon my temperature was 99 2/5. I just took some castor oil, and shall eat no dinner. I suppose if you hadn't...
Show more[addressed to Hotel Traymore, postmarked 31 Oct 1922] Dear Mother: I want some advice I am worried about myself. You know yesterday I had slight fever, so they kept me in bed. This morning it was normal, so they let me out for classes. I took it easy today, and only went for a short walk. My throat is very sore, and my ears hurt. I have been gargling with listerine. This afternoon my temperature was 99 2/5. I just took some castor oil, and shall eat no dinner. I suppose if you hadn't tell me that you had fever for a long time and that the doctor kept you in bed I shouldn't feel so worried or uncertain about myself, but as it is I don't know if I am making a mistake going out or not, and I don't want to stay cooped in the Infirm on the other hand. It drived me crazy over there--I get the willies worse than an infant. Just now I am going back there to sleep, so i think I'll go to bed and read in bed. (6 P. M) Meanwhile I am feeling too rotten these days to get any work done. I am scared of gripe infections--after all the discussions of those possiblities with regard to my old pain. Please write me a special with some advice--what to do. I am discouraged as the dickens, and I admit it. And you need not bother showing this to Father--he'll just kid me. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked May 17, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-05-17]
Text: Dear Mother. Did you forget to return the gingham sash of my dark blue checked gingham? I can't find it any-where. No letter from you since Saturday, + this Tuesday! Hope there is noth ing wrong. Love, FannieMrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked 1922-05-10]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-05-10]
Text: [postmarked 10 May 1922] Dear Mother: Now for answering questions- I'll return the original "step-in" tomorrow. Don't get any more. They are nice, but mpt particularly practical. I prefer bloomers, except for terribly hot weather. The unionsuits are fine. Thank you for them. The bags came, too. They are beautiful. What in the world was the idea, six months, or thereabouts, from my birthday? I fear you spoil me! Did you mean to return one of the two? You didn't say so...
Show more[postmarked 10 May 1922] Dear Mother: Now for answering questions- I'll return the original "step-in" tomorrow. Don't get any more. They are nice, but mpt particularly practical. I prefer bloomers, except for terribly hot weather. The unionsuits are fine. Thank you for them. The bags came, too. They are beautiful. What in the world was the idea, six months, or thereabouts, from my birthday? I fear you spoil me! Did you mean to return one of the two? You didn't say so, but it certainly seems silly to me to have two somewhat alike, both for dress. So I shall return the long one. The shape of it is more practical, bit it is not nearly as pretty as the other one. In case you can't return it, what would you think of my giving it to Helen Reid for Commencement? The bill came along with them, so I know they are expensive--yet I cannot think of any way better to show my appreciation to her for all her kindness Freshman and last yr. then by giving her something particularly nice, especially since I am sure she will never get any any other way. She adores pretty things, and never has a thing that is either good or pretty. What would you think of that? She brought her mother over to meet me last night. She came up to help her decide about next year. The long and shortof it is that she will take the fellowship provided she does not have to pay the commission to the teacher's agency for getting her the job$75. Either they are quite poor, or else colossally tight, but I think the former. Her mother was wearing a suit that Helen has worn up here for two years. Why all this discussion, I don't know, except that I was terribly impressed with the unfortunateness and peculiarity of her situation. Marse's sweater is very pretty. The white accentuates my sylph-like form a little, but it is a little unusual, so i think I'll keep it instead of having him exchange it for a plain one. Tell him I'll thank him as soon as I have a breathing moment. I really like it very much. It is safe to say I'll want Miss Alice for a Wk. anyhow, porbably ten days. I'll need some fixing on Satin petticoats, and maybe a new one or two--probably new white ones. If you could rather have Miss Lendle do such things, suit yourself. I know you don't like having Miss A. for meals. I don't think there will be much forher in the way of dresses. Of course I know no more about the time than you do. If possible for her, have her arrange her time so that she can come as soon as I come home. The sooner done, the better.When is Confirmation? I must write to Evelyn G. for it. I'm using the Religion bks. Will return them next wk. Let me know if you got the race ones. I hate to bother you, but it helps me more than you can imagine. Sent a new and empty laundry case today. I was not in chapel last night, but I understand that Miss H. was not there. I got a B on the Zo written that I thought I almost flunked last Friday, and an A on the Heredity written of a week ago. That is my first A in that dept. I am going to work out schedule tonight. I am going to write to Dr. F. tonight that I shall stop the treatments unless I hear from him to the contrary--there is no doubt in my mind that I feel worse, quite a lot, worse, in fact, when i am having them, than when i am not. I have felt my best since I started them the five days intermission when I was sick. And I usually feel worse then, so that is proof conclusive. And I am much too busy to feel so uncomfortable. Dr. T's Junior Hygiene lectures are in pregress. Some parts of them or good, but I certainly think she is afflicted with wheels. I shall hash her out with you one of these days. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked March 20, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-03-20]
Text: 142 Main Hall. vassar college poughkeepsie, n. y. Dear Mother: I foolishly went to the song-contest this morning--foolishljr, as It resulted In having to go to bed at twelve and stay there til] now--seven. I dldn*t want to miss the "Beggars' Opera" tonight, and I feel all right again. hated to miss the "ball-game, but it gouldn t be helped, I'm glad now that I didn't try out for it. Had I made it, I certainly would not have been able to play. Heard Professor...
Show more 142 Main Hall. vassar college poughkeepsie, n. y. Dear Mother: I foolishly went to the song-contest this morning--foolishljr, as It resulted In having to go to bed at twelve and stay there til] now--seven. I dldn*t want to miss the "Beggars' Opera" tonight, and I feel all right again. hated to miss the "ball-game, but it gouldn t be helped, I'm glad now that I didn't try out for it. Had I made it, I certainly would not have been able to play. Heard Professor Robert K. Root of Princeton deliver a splendid lecture this morning on "Satire as a Fine Art". Would that we had a few such animated lecturers on our faculty! I also heard Prexie make hsi Pounder's Day speech from the porch of his house, only I heard it from the v/indow^seat of my room. It made me very "low" to think that this was the last! Received your wire this A. M, but have definitely gotten this house for you, and that of course will be much nicer than being do?m Sown. It is on the same street as McG-lynn's, nearer college than McG. You can walk straight through the gate behind North.142 Main Hall. vassar college poughkeepsie, n. y. You can all have a room apiece, I think. It's as clean as can be. Evan's parents always stay there when they come up. Hope it will suit you. Nov/ for breaking the news to Miss Mullaly. She charges |tOO for the entire house for all Commencement. That is certainly not too much. You might send Marse's sweaters in the laundry. If they don't suit, I'll return them in the next. If I have them here, then I will know what to get on my way home in N. Y., if they don't suit» What happened about the two I sent back? Ask Marse if it is all right. R. S V. P. Mother, please take care of yourself, now that you are home and have had a rest. I in"" sist thereon I Please call Lucy up and ask her if she wants me to keep one or two rooms for her at Mullaly's. I'll not speak to Miss M. about giving them up until I hear. Don't wire--a day more or less doens't matter. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked January 20, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-01-20]
Text: Dear Mother; Please don't let this letter worry you, but I am afraid I must get my feelings out of my system. I have felt so miserable since I am back that I cannot help wondering whether it might not do me some good to live at home and take real care of myself. This everlast-ing pain, every waking minute, is just torturing me, and I wonder whether I am not a darn fool to stick it out here. Please don't think I am panic-y over it - I am just so plain discuraged by the facts that I...
Show moreDear Mother; Please don't let this letter worry you, but I am afraid I must get my feelings out of my system. I have felt so miserable since I am back that I cannot help wondering whether it might not do me some good to live at home and take real care of myself. This everlast-ing pain, every waking minute, is just torturing me, and I wonder whether I am not a darn fool to stick it out here. Please don't think I am panic-y over it - I am just so plain discuraged by the facts that I don't know what to do. I have gotten enough sleep and fresh air, and I am taking enough [physic] to keep my bowels moving well, but nothing seems to help. Don't write back that I have been working too hard, because I have worked hard in order to try to forget myself. I had Dr. B. give me an argyrol treatment, but I know they don't help anymore. I wondered if another rest-cure, or whatever staying in bed is called, would do any good. The thing that distresses me is that it never gets a particle better, + this is the 3rd yr. If I were home I would go to Pitt + come back as a Senior next year. Even if I didn't go there I could take an exam in French 7-8 + one in German 7-8 with very little work, and get 12 hrs credit, + I am 2 hrs. ahead now as it is, so I could still be a senior next year. It might do some good. a complete let up might take away whatever nercous element is connected with the trouble. What do you think? I really am desperate to find something to help, but it is nonsense to go thru the rest of the year this way. [shere] certainly is no pleasure or fun in life when you have pains shooting through you every minute. Don't consider this a Freshman-y letter induced by homesickness - it is simply induced by the fact that I cannot make up my mind alone as to what is best for me. The point is I feel miserable enough to be very willing to ditch studies and everything to get myself back to feeling half-way decent. Please consider the possibilities and let me know. Don't bother consulting Dr. Z. as I feel sure that he has no idea how miserable I [really feel.] Fannie For Mother Only
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked October 18, 1921]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1921-10-18]
Text: Dear Mother: Monday Your letter came this A.M. I am thank-ful that Father is getting along so well, and also appreciative of your good sense in not letting me know ahead of time. I'd have had 7 fits worrying. I am sorry that you had all the anxiety alone, but still Lester's and my worrying also wouldn't have diminished yours. I trust you to tell me the absolute truth about things. I am writing this from the P.O. waiting for the car to [play]or my [Ematch]. Cold on the mend....
Show moreDear Mother: Monday Your letter came this A.M. I am thank-ful that Father is getting along so well, and also appreciative of your good sense in not letting me know ahead of time. I'd have had 7 fits worrying. I am sorry that you had all the anxiety alone, but still Lester's and my worrying also wouldn't have diminished yours. I trust you to tell me the absolute truth about things. I am writing this from the P.O. waiting for the car to [play]or my [Ematch]. Cold on the mend. Love Fannie Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked May 24, 1921]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1921-05-24]
Text: Tuesday. Dear Mother: Wouldn't I have kicked myself if I had staid here on acct of the lab work! The "alloy" wasn't an alloy. It was a bluff, + there was only the one metal I found. I am awfully busy, as was to be expected. Had a delightfully cool trip and enjoyed the ferry ride. Passed the [Aguitauia] close range. Thrills! Enjoyed [tather's] company. We had a great dinner [on diner]. He feels loads better. Isn't that funny? He rode out to college with me. Take...
Show moreTuesday. Dear Mother: Wouldn't I have kicked myself if I had staid here on acct of the lab work! The "alloy" wasn't an alloy. It was a bluff, + there was only the one metal I found. I am awfully busy, as was to be expected. Had a delightfully cool trip and enjoyed the ferry ride. Passed the [Aguitauia] close range. Thrills! Enjoyed [tather's] company. We had a great dinner [on diner]. He feels loads better. Isn't that funny? He rode out to college with me. Take care of yourself. Lots of love, Fannie Mrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Ambassador, Atlantic City, N.J.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked March 4, 1921]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1921-03-04]
Text: Dear Mother: - continued. I don't know just where I left off, so you'll have to excuse repetition. Lucy said the only unfavorable criticism passed on me was that I presented my statistics boringly , but somebody promptly [sat] on that and tried to disprove it. Rachel Higgins, chairman of Junior debate this year, was strong in [wegnig] making me a speaker. But they finally decided on Margaret Ray ('22) on the strength of her previous experience. Frances Kellogg is the only...
Show moreDear Mother: - continued. I don't know just where I left off, so you'll have to excuse repetition. Lucy said the only unfavorable criticism passed on me was that I presented my statistics boringly , but somebody promptly [sat] on that and tried to disprove it. Rachel Higgins, chairman of Junior debate this year, was strong in [wegnig] making me a speaker. But they finally decided on Margaret Ray ('22) on the strength of her previous experience. Frances Kellogg is the only sophomore on. She has the first affirmative speech. I don't begrudge it to her - the only thing that makes me feel at all dissatisfied is that I put much more time on it than she did and had many more facts - much more material her speeches are mostly bluff, but they wanted some of that this year, because they found at Barnard last year that the judges were more pleased with the sob stuff of <[Barnard]> than with the cold facts of Vassar. She is a very pretty girl with an exceedingly magnetic personality and an un-usually pleasing voice and manner of speaking. I think those things have more weight for that particular speech than material. However, I suppose it is part of the game to be a good looser! And I have two years ahead of me yet, and Margaret Ray has only one, so it is fair that she got it. P.S. Kellogg is president of our class this semester, is on the class basketball and hockey teams. Very brainy in classes, and third speaker of '23 in class debate. Did I say that I was <[first]> alternate for the affirmative - here at Vassar? That means that if any of the speakers are sick or do something desperate suddenly, I will speak. but they are all strong as horses! They first had me booked for Wellesley, but decided that in view of my visit to the infirmary that it was best for the sake of Vassar and of me to keep me at home. They thought the trip would be too hard for me - you see it means getting there about midnight Friday night and getting back here one o'clock Monday morning. It would be hard and terribly exciting - but I did so want to go! Darn that health! On the other hand I am trying to be sensible enough to realize that it might bring on another experience like this one next month. I am feeling well again, but not strong yet. I felt too sick to eat anything except some rolls + boullion from noon Sunday to noon Wednesday, so naturally the compination fo that and three days in bed made me weak. I got up after lunch and have been in the parlor of the inform writing letters all afternoon. Dr. T. maskes the morning rounds, and she told me [this] morning not to dare [leave] this bld'g until Dr. B. saw me! Today is Dr. B's day off, so that means she won't be around till tomorrow evening. However, I had Miss Hendon call up Dr. B, and she said I could go to classes tomorrow if the wather is all right. It was damp + rainy today, so the extra <rest> didn't hurt any. I must get to work now - I haven't done any since Monday. < > you aren't disappointed about debate. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, March 1,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-03-01
Text: March 1, 1921. [Rhar] Mother: Your letter announcing your sojourn in bed came in the beginning of the 2nd day of [mine] in bed. I certainly had a time - Miss Smith had Dr. B. come up and she left some medicine. Either that, or the passage of time, has relieved me. I cut classes (4) [need] lab and just staid in bed since yesterday noon. It was the only possible thing to do. Am also having to cut debate tonight. I cannot afford the time but it can't be helped. I continued my education this...
Show moreMarch 1, 1921. [Rhar] Mother: Your letter announcing your sojourn in bed came in the beginning of the 2nd day of [mine] in bed. I certainly had a time - Miss Smith had Dr. B. come up and she left some medicine. Either that, or the passage of time, has relieved me. I cut classes (4) [need] lab and just staid in bed since yesterday noon. It was the only possible thing to do. Am also having to cut debate tonight. I cannot afford the time but it can't be helped. I continued my education this afternoon anyhow and read 3 plays of [Gabeworthy's]. Don't need the nightgown. Love FannieMrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, March 1,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-03-01
Text: March 1, 1921. Dear Mother: I have bad news - I am in the in-firmary with a misbehaved bladder. I got sick Monday morning and went to bed at noon. I had very bad cramps, but I got up for the debate picture. I went back to bed again when I came back. I was quite uncomfortable all evening, but nothing terrible. I staid in bed yesterday. Miss Smith sent for Dr. B. over <for> me,, because I had had such bad cramps + my bladder pain was much worse. She left some white tablets and told me to...
Show moreMarch 1, 1921. Dear Mother: I have bad news - I am in the in-firmary with a misbehaved bladder. I got sick Monday morning and went to bed at noon. I had very bad cramps, but I got up for the debate picture. I went back to bed again when I came back. I was quite uncomfortable all evening, but nothing terrible. I staid in bed yesterday. Miss Smith sent for Dr. B. over <for> me,, because I had had such bad cramps + my bladder pain was much worse. She left some white tablets and told me to take one dissolved in <a glass of> water every four hours. I did so and felt somewhat better by dinner time. Dr. B. had told me to come over to the infirm to get a treatment that night (last night-Tuesday) regardless of being unwell. I did so, and came back immediately + went to bed. I managed to retain the [argyrol] for an hour and a half, + then the fireworks started. I don't know when I've had such pain. Certainly I don't think it was any worse after my worst treatments at the hospital. It was almost unbearable, and at ten I had to have Miss Smith send for the doctor. Dr. B. was in bed, so Dr. B. telephoned to the new assistant and had her come to see me. She left some [quick] pills this time, which she said would ease the pain and would help me go to sleep. Of course they never tell you what the medicine is. She left two more [which] I was to take take during the night if necessary. I had to go to the toilet twice every hour till midnight, once every hour till four, then slept till six, up at six, and slept till eight. And I had such terrible pain when I went to the toilet that I just felt faint and in a cold [perspira]-tion every time. So this morning with no dilly-dallying I went over to the doctor's office. She said (Dr. B.) that I had better come over here <till she coould get me> over this spell. I was going to send [Peggy Bliss] a <telegram> note that I would have to drop debate, but I met Lucy and Clara Cheney on my way out of the doctor's office, and <they> said that I would be a fool to drop it, that I would work all the better when I got out, and that every year about half the team pays a little visit to the infirm. So I won't do anything about it till I see how I get along. Meanwhile I am losing time in collecting material, but it can't be helped. This will of course eliminate my chance of being a speaker, but <that> can't be helped either. They are giving me the same red medicine that they gave me in Metcalfe last spring before Dr. S. sent the green stuff. I remember Dr. B. said then that they were very similar. I am in the [word] (4 beds, 2 other occupants only, though) downstairs, facing south. I can see all who pass on the sidewalk. In fact, one girl stopped outside and talked to me thru the window and Miss Hern don came in and blew her and me up sky-high. Most of my work is library work, so I am forced to take life easy in spite of myself. The kids brought me enough books to last a month. I hope to get out of here by the end of the week - certainly by June day. I cannot explain it, unless it is that I caught cold going to the libe in a severe rain-storm Sunday. Whatever the explanation is, the fact remains that I had some sore bladder. It is letting up today, I think. Please do not worry about me. The only reason I am writing the information so promptly is that we have an agreement that there shall be no bluff: you know. Promise not to worry - I'm not worried or blue. In fact, I'm quite cheerful. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, March 1,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-03-01
Text: March 1, 1921 Dear Mother: Lucy came over after lunch to tell me that the team was announced. I am first alternate (big compen-sation (?)!) and have to stay at Vassar because the weaker speakers are being kept home and they want a strong alternate at home for them. The senior and two junior alternates are being sent away. The committee <picked> the speakers after the picture was taken <Monday>. At least my being in the infirm didn't spoil my chances of beinga speaker. Lucy...
Show moreMarch 1, 1921 Dear Mother: Lucy came over after lunch to tell me that the team was announced. I am first alternate (big compen-sation (?)!) and have to stay at Vassar because the weaker speakers are being kept home and they want a strong alternate at home for them. The senior and two junior alternates are being sent away. The committee <picked> the speakers after the picture was taken <Monday>. At least my being in the infirm didn't spoil my chances of beinga speaker. Lucy was made a regular member of the committee, so she knows all the dope about the discussion. She said she was so glad that she had had never heard me, so that she didn't have to vote about me. She also said <that> the discussion as to whether to make me or Margaret Ray a speaker was very hot. -Ray is a junior, had the closing speech for the Juniors in class debate, was on soph. debate last year and on the team of the University fo Souther California her freshman year. They finally voted in favor of her on the strength of her extra past experience. Moral! - the advantage of being a junior! Lucy said I had many firm champions, particularly Rachel Higgins, who was charman of Junior Debate. She said the only un-favorable thing she heard was that I present my statis-tics boringly, but somebody promptly set on that and tried to disprove it. [I'll] finish this in another envelope, or it will miss the mail. Am feeling O.K. again, but weak. All additional pain is gone in every connection. Am sitting up dressed in infirm. parlor [Gobah] today after lunch. May get out tomorrow - unless they keep me here to rest. It would not hurtme any if they did. Please do not worry any, for there is nothing to worry about. It is best that they sent me here - but it is all over now. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, January 26,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-01-26
Text: Jan. 26. Dear Mother: Just saw Helen + she asked me to ask you to call her mother up + explain to her the value of going away - change of scene, etc. (P.S. to you) there may be some element of punishment or some such thing in the re-striction (about which) she has said nothing, so watch out what you say to her mother. Love, Fannie Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked January 24,1921]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1921-01-24]
Text: Dear Mother [s] Please send in next laundry my Mase-field's "Collected Poems" It may come in handy for the exam - inasmuch as it is based on Masefield's newer poems. It's either in the little room or in the third floor. Thanks heaps. Love, FannieMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, December 16,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-12-16
Text: December 16, 1920 Dear Mother: I am obeying your instructions in not writing letters. I shall be quite busy today, but I'll managed to finished what I planned to do before vacation. Saturday morning! Love, FannieMrs. Marcus Aaron 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, December 14,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-12-14
Text: December 14. Dear Mother, We lost 2-1, but it was a wonderful debate. But now that the strain is off, I feel my fatigue and I realize the huge am't of work I have before Friday. Get Miss Alice for a few days if possible. I don't know what there will be, but you know how things always turn up. I wrote this in your pet class - shocking! Love Fannie You asked about a yr ago about [Cuden]. My teeth feel all right, but he wanted to see them.Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave....
Show moreDecember 14. Dear Mother, We lost 2-1, but it was a wonderful debate. But now that the strain is off, I feel my fatigue and I realize the huge am't of work I have before Friday. Get Miss Alice for a few days if possible. I don't know what there will be, but you know how things always turn up. I wrote this in your pet class - shocking! Love Fannie You asked about a yr ago about [Cuden]. My teeth feel all right, but he wanted to see them.Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave. Pittsburgh Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, December 13,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-12-13
Text: Dear Mother, I sent the tele-gram so you would not worry. Sorry I was so negligent, but I am not doing things normally these strained days. Tonight is the big night. Am terribly busy. I shall accept the invitation for the B. + W. Love, Fannie Dec. 13Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Lester -- to Mother, November 11,1920
Creator: Aaron, Lester
Date: 1920-11-11
Text: 14 Story Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. November 11, 1920 Dear Mother: What a contrast this cold day today is to that wonderful and never-to-be-forgotten day two years when the whole world [seemed] to ring of gladness that freedom had come at last. How quickly people forget - how quickly they seem to have forgotten the [hopes] and the ideals for which the war was fought - for which so many gave their lives. There is something awfully sad about it. A few flags out - some extra [perfrmances]...
Show more14 Story Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts. November 11, 1920 Dear Mother: What a contrast this cold day today is to that wonderful and never-to-be-forgotten day two years when the whole world [seemed] to ring of gladness that freedom had come at last. How quickly people forget - how quickly they seem to have forgotten the [hopes] and the ideals for which the war was fought - for which so many gave their lives. There is something awfully sad about it. A few flags out - some extra [perfrmances] in the theatre - otherwise this day might have been any other. I have a lot of work to do - I am looking forward to "jetting back". Love Lester.To The Unknown Dead In Westminster Abbey, London, and in the Arc de Triomphe, Paris, a finely reasoned thought is to be consecrated tomorrow morning at 11 A. M. Celebrating the anniversary of signing the armistice the Germans asked for at Rethondes, the English and the French will do honor to the Unknown Dead. In each case a soldier, unidentified as to name and regiment, will be given a final grave, one in the exquisite nave of the English national shrine where kings and queens, statemen and poets, heroes, men of letters and martyrs lie in silence, sleep and fame: the other in the vault of the Arc de Triomphe, that visible symbol for all time of the military glories of France. In both countries the dendeavor is to immortalize "the unknown dead"-that most moving of in scriptions in any war cemetery of the world. It is a sure instinct which has led to these commemorations for the unknown dead; for next to our own, who may lie in graves marked or unmarked, the dust of those who died as heroes and left no sign of their identity appeal to our sentiment. The two overseas ceremonies will be conducted with the same thought. In Paris, an unknown poilu from the Verdun battle zone will be carried on a fgun carriage, the flag of France over him, three marshals of France, Joffre, Foch and Petain following afoot, to solemn music and between reversed arms of troops. The body of the unknown British Tommy will arrive in England on a British warship. The same earth of France in which he lay and on which he died will be brought to line his grave in consecrated English ground-that little spot which "is forever England." His body will be carried on a gun carriage, as was that of King Edward VII, and beside it will walk the pall bearers, senior officers of the three fighting services, admirals of the fleet, field marshals and generals of the army and the air marshal. Massed bands will add their stirring voices. The King, as cheif mourner, will follow on foot, representing the nation. As the body is lowered into the grave, a field marshal's salute will be fired and a guard of honor mounted. Beside this grave all Britain in spirit will stand, glorying in the hero and vowing anew that what he died for must remain. And it will be the same at the Arc de Triomphe. Though the unknown dead are not to be honored here in any national ceremony, there will be a responsive echo in the hearts of those Americans whose son, brother, husband, made sacrifice for his flag, holding our honor high with wounded hands, carrying our honor safe with bleeding feet. Perhaps the remembrance, though unspoken, may reach them where they sleep, those lads of imperishable memory, who not counting the cost, faced death and would not yield-splendid soldiers passing out of the sight of men by the path of duty and sacrifice.Mrs. Marcus Aaron. 402 Winebiddle Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania East End.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked October 9,1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-10-09]
Text: [postmarked 9 oct 1920] Dear Mother: My interview with Dr. Baldwin was not particularly satisfactory. Briefly, I asked her whether she uses a disinfectant on the cotton first. She said she did, but it is beyond me how she does, or rather, when she puts it there. She ways that she makes up bottles of 25% solution of argyrol in the infirmary, because that is what she uses for other purposes there. Then, when she gives me the treatment, (immediately before putting the argyrol into the catheter)...
Show more[postmarked 9 oct 1920] Dear Mother: My interview with Dr. Baldwin was not particularly satisfactory. Briefly, I asked her whether she uses a disinfectant on the cotton first. She said she did, but it is beyond me how she does, or rather, when she puts it there. She ways that she makes up bottles of 25% solution of argyrol in the infirmary, because that is what she uses for other purposes there. Then, when she gives me the treatment, (immediately before putting the argyrol into the catheter) she dilutes the 25% to 10%). The letter which I brought from home told her to boil the catheter every time). She said that even when everything is sterile and disinfected, there is no guarantee that an infection cannot get into the bladder, because there is no way of proving whether so-called sterile things really are sterile, and that if I were to get another infection into my bladder which is already infected, she would not consider it her fault or the fault of the one giving the treatment. She says she has seen that happen in hospitals even when every precaution has been taken, and probably Dr. Z. has seen it, too. She said it had never happened to anyone that she has treated as yet though. She said that that is a risk which the person receiving this sort of treatment risks. R. S. V. P. about all this. I have felt as good for the last four days as I did when I left home.I have written to Fannie several times referring to her blood for [treatment] and [suggesting] that she [hooks] up with you the [Monday in which Dr Z plans upon slingskin of the etc etc From the little she has said in reply] I imagine she has [hesitated about talking to you and I am nervous writing direct feeling soon that you will understand that if I lay under supheses upon what you be already doing without any suggestion from me, it is because of my over anxiety concerning Fannie. Thats a way mothers have said I know you will make allowances for my nervousness about her. I am always so fearful of further infection and while I know that seems] when all precautions are used there is still a [minimum] of danger, we want to keep the possibility to the minimum [dont we]. Dr. Z was always [anxous that] [Express appreciation] - happy to feel she is her charge etc.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, [September 27,1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1920-09-27]
Text: Monday Dear Mother, I am eigth in line waiting (in a chair) in the dean's office, in the hope of having Spanish changed from 1:45 [on] Mon. Wed. + Friday to a morning class. Isn't that provoking, after the answer to my request? Otherwise my schedules good. I have lab 6 + 7 hrs. (to 3:45) on Mon + Thurs. Everything else is in the morning. Convocation was notnearly as impressive as last year. Perhaps it was because last year was my first experience. Prof. Taylor, who was in Europe...
Show moreMonday Dear Mother, I am eigth in line waiting (in a chair) in the dean's office, in the hope of having Spanish changed from 1:45 [on] Mon. Wed. + Friday to a morning class. Isn't that provoking, after the answer to my request? Otherwise my schedules good. I have lab 6 + 7 hrs. (to 3:45) on Mon + Thurs. Everything else is in the morning. Convocation was notnearly as impressive as last year. Perhaps it was because last year was my first experience. Prof. Taylor, who was in Europe three years, <made> delivered the address. Prexie gave his usual line. My 3rd. trunk [ba] come. The excitement of arranging schedules + getting to classes was very tiring. (Two hours later.) Schedule satisfactorily arranged. The reason they did not give me what I asked for (it was a little [inconvenient] for them to do so,) is that health is a [bluff] excuse forweek-ends + she wanted to be satisfied that it was really necessary. Just came back from chem lab where desks, instruments etc. were checked [we] have the famous Mr. Kilpatrick. My rug came. Janitor got me an iron bed. I knew it. Please look + see what Ec books Pete has. If he has [Sebjmars, Jaussig, Seege, Marshal, Clay, <[Field]> Carvel] (please send immediately + let me know. Otherwise I [mush] get some. [Greataasle], Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked May 17, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: May 11 [postmarked 1920-05-17]
Text: Dear Mother. Too late to write. [more] tomorrow. Father called up last night. Love, Fannie May [11-]Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave. Pittsburgh Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked May 17, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-05-17]
Text: Dear Mother: - I am sorry to send just a postal so soon again, but I have a huge a mount of work to do before I even start to re-view for exams. This business of getting no exercise makes me very pepless, too. Nothing new to report. Love, FannieMrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh. Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked April 16, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-04-16]
Text: Dear Mother, You told me sure I could call up whenever I want to, so I shall do so next Sunday before temple, between 9 + 10. Do not be worried. I feel so perfectly rotten, and goodness knows, I am obeying the doctor's instructions. I want to speak to you to get some advice, so that you can ask the doctor if he has any suggestions about what I should do. I thought it was the railroad trip, but it is already Friday morning + there is no improvement. Per-haps I ought to get treatment from...
Show moreDear Mother, You told me sure I could call up whenever I want to, so I shall do so next Sunday before temple, between 9 + 10. Do not be worried. I feel so perfectly rotten, and goodness knows, I am obeying the doctor's instructions. I want to speak to you to get some advice, so that you can ask the doctor if he has any suggestions about what I should do. I thought it was the railroad trip, but it is already Friday morning + there is no improvement. Per-haps I ought to get treatment from that Poughkeepsie doctor. I ought not to go on like this, I am afraid the whole darn thing is coming back again. Don't be angry - I want to know what you have to say about it. If I had gone to the [Herfelz consent], I would have spent the $2.88. Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d. [postmarked February 10, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-02-10]
Text: Dear Mother, I am in students' awaiting my tyout turn. I haven't a ghost of a chance, but I would like to make just something. You should have seen me [wading] over the high snow down to Vassar Lake + then standing there by my lonesome trying to [derlaine]. (5 minutes later) I went through 1 part. I don't like the looks of the girl who followed me for the same part. The French instructor gave the class - for not doing the assignment. I am glad I have found my way into her good...
Show moreDear Mother, I am in students' awaiting my tyout turn. I haven't a ghost of a chance, but I would like to make just something. You should have seen me [wading] over the high snow down to Vassar Lake + then standing there by my lonesome trying to [derlaine]. (5 minutes later) I went through 1 part. I don't like the looks of the girl who followed me for the same part. The French instructor gave the class - for not doing the assignment. I am glad I have found my way into her good graces - I had not done mine either, but she said it did not matter with me. The program our English class wants to adopt for the semester looks very interesting. I finished up the debate work last night. Love, FannieMrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach, Florida.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, January 31, 1920 1921 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-01-31, 1921 [?]
Text: Jan 31. 1920 Dear Mother: Have just been talking over our English course for two hours. It was quite bene-ficial. Received your letter from Boston, also yours, Father, from N.Y. mailed in Boston. Am very busy with exams. Studied chem all yesterday afternoon, and forgot it all in a long sleep last night. See you Thursday! Am very busy, as I believe I said before. Lots of snow today. Love, Fannie

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, February 24, 1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1919-02-24
Text: Dear Mother + Father: My trunk is not here yet, and I have nothing to say, so I won't write a letter. Please send the implement of torture for my face in my laundry, mother. Don't send "[Lorna Durce]" - I won't used it. We were told today that our exam is to be on the poems of Masefield's book entitled "Enslaved" excepting the poem "Enslaved." I talked to Miss [Cowley] for an hr. last night about my proposed change in elections. I decided...
Show moreDear Mother + Father: My trunk is not here yet, and I have nothing to say, so I won't write a letter. Please send the implement of torture for my face in my laundry, mother. Don't send "[Lorna Durce]" - I won't used it. We were told today that our exam is to be on the poems of Masefield's book entitled "Enslaved" excepting the poem "Enslaved." I talked to Miss [Cowley] for an hr. last night about my proposed change in elections. I decided today to make no change. I hope I stay decided. Love, Fannie, Jan. 6Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, March 7,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/7/19
Text: Mar. 7, 1919 Dear Mother, Played eleven holes this morning before a half hour lesson. Played eighteen this afternoon with Father and two Pgh. Field clubers named Campbell + Mortimer. The latter looks like Mr. N. Spear. I beat both. I made 108. Father likes the upstairs room better. I shall rest this evening before din-ner, but not sleep. I'll save that for tonight.The chocolate I am eating is very good. Love, Fannie The [boobs] called me Miss Aaron. Father is improving - he didn't...
Show moreMar. 7, 1919 Dear Mother, Played eleven holes this morning before a half hour lesson. Played eighteen this afternoon with Father and two Pgh. Field clubers named Campbell + Mortimer. The latter looks like Mr. N. Spear. I beat both. I made 108. Father likes the upstairs room better. I shall rest this evening before din-ner, but not sleep. I'll save that for tonight.The chocolate I am eating is very good. Love, Fannie The [boobs] called me Miss Aaron. Father is improving - he didn't laugh. This morning Mr. Ross said "That's slick, that's a pippin of a shot (4 times). yes, sirree, no kiddin (twice), it's a peach of a shot (twice). He surely has some expressions.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, March 10,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/10/19
Text: Mar. [10], 1919 Dear Mother, Father and I whacked around eighteen holes this morning and eight-een this afternoon. I am going from bad to worse. Those lessons surely balled me up. I think I'll take a morning off and ride horseback. Mr. Zies is going, and he persuaded father that [I'll] be perfectly safe. We are to play with crazy Gov.Brumbaugh and his wife in the afternoon. Mr. Wells tried to imitiate Chick Evans' game, and made a 98. Ge and I are in the same fix - compara -...
Show moreMar. [10], 1919 Dear Mother, Father and I whacked around eighteen holes this morning and eight-een this afternoon. I am going from bad to worse. Those lessons surely balled me up. I think I'll take a morning off and ride horseback. Mr. Zies is going, and he persuaded father that [I'll] be perfectly safe. We are to play with crazy Gov.Brumbaugh and his wife in the afternoon. Mr. Wells tried to imitiate Chick Evans' game, and made a 98. Ge and I are in the same fix - compara - tively. The weather was perfect today. Are you sure I used to get tired last months. I don't see how it's possible. I met Chancellor McCormick today. He looks like a farmer. Mr. Newbury's trunk was sent to St. Louis [by] mistake. He went out the other day in the only suit he had + got soaked. Love, FannieFather sends his love. He is busy making out income tax reports.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, March 6,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/6/19
Text: Mar. 6, 1919 Dear Mother, I had 111 this morn-ing + 109 this afternoon I should have had an easy 100, but the rain interfered with my grip, and glasses. That made me take them off, and misjudge distances. We were moved to the third floor tonight. Some fun packing. I had 1/2 hour lesson with Mr. Alec Ross this morning. He surely is a wonder, but youshould hear some of his expressions. I couldn't keep a straight face when he told me my swing was "slick" and "select." A...
Show moreMar. 6, 1919 Dear Mother, I had 111 this morn-ing + 109 this afternoon I should have had an easy 100, but the rain interfered with my grip, and glasses. That made me take them off, and misjudge distances. We were moved to the third floor tonight. Some fun packing. I had 1/2 hour lesson with Mr. Alec Ross this morning. He surely is a wonder, but youshould hear some of his expressions. I couldn't keep a straight face when he told me my swing was "slick" and "select." A friend of Father's, Mr. [Gage], played with us (Father, Mr. Lawrence and me) this aft. He wasn't much He carried a silk umbrella when it started to drizzle. The great big overgrown caddies were laughing their sides off. When he got a bad shot, he would say "By George". He is a perfect siss. I guess he was afraid the rain would take the curl out of his moustache. I suppose he is from New York. Mr. Wells was well supplied tonight, judging by his fool remarks to the waitress, also by the fact that he told me he liked my dress. Mr. Hall agreed, repeating it several times. When I wear it, it makes me feel like commencing again I do wish I knew somebody that danced.I am sick of writing letters to the [tune] of a one-step. When Mr. R. Harker was here he waltzed, but that is all. Have you ever seen Gov. Brumbaugh? I can't swallow him. He's too nice. He introduced me to someone with the state-ment "She's Mr. A's daughter, and she plays darn good golf." I haven't slept before dinner the last few days, and I have slept almost one hundred times better at night. I got a letter from Phyllis today. She leavesfor Winter Haven, [Fla.] Saturday night. Her parents bought a bungalow, and expeect to spend their winters there. Inasmuch as she can't come for four years, they want her now. She won't be back till May! Love Fannie She sent me one of the pictures she had taken at Jarrett's.I just [repuched] + am now dead [tired]. Dr Becht wrote that the legislation is dead set against taxing corporations. + I am mad [all through]. [but how] is to you. Love kisses Marcus
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, November 12,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 11/12/19
Text: Nov. 12. Oh Mother! Tomorrow!! I have not heard where to meet you. If you are not at the train, I'll look at the round information hickey in the big room. Lester knows where I mean because he designated it once as a meeting [place]. Busy is too mild a word for today, Tomorrow! [Fannie]Mrs. Marcus Aaron, c/o Hotel Commodore, New York.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, May 18,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 5/18/20
Text: May 18, 1920. Dear Mother, I would take a first prize at forgetting to write, and [mismanaging] time. I'll write a letter this evening. Love, FannieMrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, n.d.
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d.
Text: Dear Mother, There is nothing new today, except that I am not used to an afternoon class yet + did not count the time for a letter yet. Solid geometry - [some guce], stuff. I don't like not using a [text bork]. Is it hard? The history lecture was interesting yesterday. Medieval [manuscripts] by librarian of Univ. of Michigan [Dove] FannieMrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Royal Ponciana, Palm Beach, Florida.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, May 18.
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: May 18.
Text: [8] [May 18.] Dear Mother, I received the invitation and sent my regrets. Enclose my card with yours. Was Pete invited? I have no suggestion for the present. She has everything in the world already. Unless you need the rest very badly, i think it would be advisable for you to stay home long enough to go to the wedding. However, you know best. I know that Louise is extremely touchy--I don't know if she gets it from her parents or not. Our farewell dinner is Tuesday night, June twelfth. I...
Show more[8] [May 18.] Dear Mother, I received the invitation and sent my regrets. Enclose my card with yours. Was Pete invited? I have no suggestion for the present. She has everything in the world already. Unless you need the rest very badly, i think it would be advisable for you to stay home long enough to go to the wedding. However, you know best. I know that Louise is extremely touchy--I don't know if she gets it from her parents or not. Our farewell dinner is Tuesday night, June twelfth. I will be able to leave any time Wednesday. You see I have a whole week to pack in, so there is nothing to stay for I certainly do want to motor home with you. Will you go homeby way of N. Y.? Also, if Pete doesn't go home with us, would you like to take Helen, or would you object in the least? R. S. V. P. My May date is the 25th, so my June one should be the 21. I'll see the lady about the house, but I'm sure you can have it Friday. You see you are the sole occupants. It is really an exceptionally nice, white house for around here. I thought Sam could get himself a room and a place for the car in town, but I'll ask her. You see I hate to have him put anywhere where people's parents are. But I'll find out. If she can't get a room in Arlington, I think it foolish to have the car out here, and Sam in town, don't you? R. S. V. P. You can easily go to Mohonk and back in a half day. Kro says they have a wonderful golf links, but I thought there was only a putting green for the old decrepit. I think having books autographed is childish. I also think it will be just as satisfactory to hear the lecture, and not introduce myself. He has probably forgotten you and Father by this time, and it would mean very little to him to shake my hand. What ever happened about the lot you saw, which you wouldn't tell me about, because you said you didn't know if it was available or not? Where was it.? R. S. V. P. Don't forget the Corona ribbons. I need them badly. NEW KIND. My exams are May 31, June 1st, and 2nd. I wondred the other day if you would think it sensible to send my bed-box to keep stuff in. It could be kept under the cot in the third floor. You know we have so many college things that we want to keep and I think it would be nicer than having steamer trunks around[, like Pete's]. It is that nice yellow stuff, like the box in my room and the one in the third floor, and is as good as new. I think it would be a good idea if you do. R. S. V. P. right away. There is room for loads of thinks in it.The dress came and is all right now. The janitor's office will ship my book-cases, wicker chair, china and glasses for $10. I forgot to ask about the rug, but that will merely make it a little more. Are you sure you don't want the dresser for a maid's room in "the new house"? Last night was Senior Birthday Party (president's birthday) in Main at dinner. It was very nice. Did you use to have such an occasion, too? Have you heard from Aunt Bessie? Do they still plan to come for Commencement? I wrote to her about two weeks ago, and haven't heard. She wrote me a long letter after spring vacation, planning definitely to come, but I don't know if she has changed her mind or not. Am writing my Seminar topic now. Haven't time to write another letter. Give father the interesting parts of this. Give father the interesting parts of this. Kindly notice that I answered all the questions, so please hold on to them and the exam dates. It will save time if I don't have to write them again. Love, Fannie You know how pretty it is around here, so we wouldn't be at a loss for picnics and rides if you came early, but do whichever is best for you.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, March 6,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/6/19
Text: Mar. 6, 1919 Dear Mother, I had 111 this morn-ing + 109 this afternoon I should have had an easy 100, but the rain interfered with my grip, and glasses. That made me take them off, and misjudge distances. We were moved to the third floor tonight. Some fun packing. I had 1/2 hour lesson with Mr. Alec Ross this morning. He surely is a wonder, but youshould hear some of his expressions. I couldn't keep a straight face when he told me my swing was "slick" and "select." A...
Show moreMar. 6, 1919 Dear Mother, I had 111 this morn-ing + 109 this afternoon I should have had an easy 100, but the rain interfered with my grip, and glasses. That made me take them off, and misjudge distances. We were moved to the third floor tonight. Some fun packing. I had 1/2 hour lesson with Mr. Alec Ross this morning. He surely is a wonder, but youshould hear some of his expressions. I couldn't keep a straight face when he told me my swing was "slick" and "select." A friend of Father's, Mr. [Gage], played with us (Father, Mr. Lawrence and me) this aft. He wasn't much He carried a silk umbrella when it started to drizzle. The great big overgrown caddies were laughing their sides off. When he got a bad shot, he would say "By George". He is a perfect siss. I guess he was afraid the rain would take the curl out of his moustache. I suppose he is from New York. Mr. Wells was well supplied tonight, judging by his fool remarks to the waitress, also by the fact that he told me he liked my dress. Mr. Hall agreed, repeating it several times. When I wear it, it makes me feel like commencing again I do wish I knew somebody that danced.I am sick of writing letters to the [tune] of a one-step. When Mr. R. Harker was here he waltzed, but that is all. Have you ever seen Gov. Brumbaugh? I can't swallow him. He's too nice. He introduced me to someone with the state-ment "She's Mr. A's daughter, and she plays darn good golf." I haven't slept before dinner the last few days, and I have slept almost one hundred times better at night. I got a letter from Phyllis today. She leavesfor Winter Haven, [Fla.] Saturday night. Her parents bought a bungalow, and expeect to spend their winters there. Inasmuch as she can't come for four years, they want her now. She won't be back till May! Love Fannie She sent me one of the pictures she had taken at Jarrett's.I just [repuched] + am now dead [tired]. Dr Becht wrote that the legislation is dead set against taxing corporations. + I am mad [all through]. [but how] is to you. Love kisses Marcus
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, January 28,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1/28/20
Text: [Jan. 18] Dear Mother, Your postcard from Charleston [rec'd]. I promised Helen P. to go coasting now, so I'll [worth] letter later in the afternoon. The history exame was very unusual + very surprising. Eight quotations from contemporary sources were given, + we were told to expound (a). the forces making for unity in church, state, + society as shown in them (b) forces making for [disregtion] as [.. .. .] Ex-citing. The strain is over + I feel done up a good afternoon's...
Show more[Jan. 18] Dear Mother, Your postcard from Charleston [rec'd]. I promised Helen P. to go coasting now, so I'll [worth] letter later in the afternoon. The history exame was very unusual + very surprising. Eight quotations from contemporary sources were given, + we were told to expound (a). the forces making for unity in church, state, + society as shown in them (b) forces making for [disregtion] as [.. .. .] Ex-citing. The strain is over + I feel done up a good afternoon's exercise + night's sleep will fix me up. Father is coming back with me tomorrow night. I reserved a room at [Inn] Sons to [Sups salt]. FannieMrs. Marcus Aaron, c/o Mr. Phillip Hamburger Hotel Royal [Poinciarca] Palm Beach, Florida
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, March 3, 1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/3/19
Text: Mar 3, 1919 Dear Mother, Yesterday afternoon father and I followed four professionals around for four holes. They weren't first class profession-als but it was very interesting neverthe-less. They surely had some gallery. I finished mysweater, collar and all, and wore it today. Father surely seems to like it, because he said so without my asking. I typewrite this morning - incidentally I woke up at ten o'clock too late for breakfast. This afternoon Father and Mr. Win-tringer + I...
Show moreMar 3, 1919 Dear Mother, Yesterday afternoon father and I followed four professionals around for four holes. They weren't first class profession-als but it was very interesting neverthe-less. They surely had some gallery. I finished mysweater, collar and all, and wore it today. Father surely seems to like it, because he said so without my asking. I typewrite this morning - incidentally I woke up at ten o'clock too late for breakfast. This afternoon Father and Mr. Win-tringer + I played. I made 110 on No. 1 course. That is mybest score up to date and with it all I lost two shots in a bunker-trap and two by driving a ball into the water. I started out miser-ably. My driving was off. Something is always off. Mr. Wells informed me that I look like + resemble Elaine Rosenthal. I hope someday my game willresemble hers. That concerns me much more. Mr. Hall says it will be better when I am her age. You should hear them jolly me! I am glad I have sense enough not to believe them. Father + Mr. W. played some more, but I thought, in view of my vacation, I had better quite after eighteen, so I came back and slept an hour beforedinner. My eight year old colored caddy [found] a cigar on the tee. His eyes got as big as saucers and he showed it to father. Father said, "Don't you smoke?" He said, "No, sah, not yet." "You don't chew, do you?" Sometimes" What do you chew?" "Tobacco." Sure enough later on he was chewing away and spitting like a veteran. He told me he was going to give the cigar to his eleven year old brother who smokes! I got a letter from Grandpa tonight informing me that [Marse] had put my speech away somewhere in a drawer and he had just come across it. I had typewritten a copy, but not sent it yet. I'll play with Mrs. Brumbaugh tomorrow if it suits her. I'd like to [trim] her - the governor's wife. ha ha! Mr. Wintringer is awfully nice I like him since he stopped calling me Miss Fannie a la kitchen me-chanic.Otherwise nothing new. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, February 26, 1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/26/19
Text: Feb. 26, 1919 Dear Mother, We got in eleven holes yesterday afternoon after the rain. I had to wear tan rubbers aand black high shoes! This morning we had breakfast at 7:30, started to play at 8:30, played the No. 1 course, came back, rested a half hour before lunch, played No. 3 course, starting on the last half first to avoid the crowd, got back at 4:45 in time for the most delicious tea and jelly sandwiches I have ever tasted, slept till 7, had dinner, and here I am. The horses and tennis...
Show moreFeb. 26, 1919 Dear Mother, We got in eleven holes yesterday afternoon after the rain. I had to wear tan rubbers aand black high shoes! This morning we had breakfast at 7:30, started to play at 8:30, played the No. 1 course, came back, rested a half hour before lunch, played No. 3 course, starting on the last half first to avoid the crowd, got back at 4:45 in time for the most delicious tea and jelly sandwiches I have ever tasted, slept till 7, had dinner, and here I am. The horses and tennis courts look good to me, but there is not time for everything. I cannot get golf at home like this, and I can get tennis. It surely was cold and windy this morning. I wore a sweater under my coat and braided my hair so that it would stay out of my mouth. The wind was so strong that sometimes it moved the balls on the green. It helped wonderfully when it was in back of us, but you can imagine what it was to play against it.I [met] Gov. + Mrs [Brumbaugh]. We are to play with them soon. Have you ever seen him? His eyebrows stand out at least an inch. They were caddyless, + Father almost offered them ours. I wouldn't give mine to the President of the United States. I have not yet opened the package that came, but I guess it is the coats. Merci. I am going to the drug-store for some lip-[salve] tomorrow. I hope I can get it. I surely need it. The food is much better than [we] [Atlantic]. There is always one well prepared vegetable, at least, and a good portion of it. We have a peachy waitress. You know the night we left I called up Miss Redd. I don't think I had timeto tell you about it. She said that Mr. Hughes was not at all angry, that he didn't consider me a slacker, etc., but that he could not ask to have the date changed, although he wanted me in it, because he had always objected so strenuously in the past to changing dates and it would be embarassing for him in the future. Today I got this not which you forwarded + which I am enclosingPlease return it in the next letter, as I would like to have it on hand. I thought it was mighty nice of him. I shall answer it tonight. Albert Kabel asked me before I left for a pamphlet I have & used in our last debate. It is entitled "Gov't Ownership and the Rail ways". Otto Khan I shall tell Mr. Hughes to have him call up to tell you to get it out forhim if he cares to call for it. It will be exceedingly useful to them. I put my debating notebook (a white school notebook) away on top of or behind the books in the bottom section of my new bookcase next to the door in the 3rd floor. All my de-bating material is in it, including this white pamphlet. Your second letter came today. REST!! Love Fannie P.S. The porch is not co-ed. We are on the warm side of the houseThe man that drew cartoons of Father last year made a dandy today, but it was taken from the table.My dear Stella It seems funny to write a letter to you all by your lonely. Its a long time since I did that. Fan is fine - I will probably use that word about her often. It fits her so well. We had 18 holes this morning after which I made her rest in bed 1/2 hr - we had lunch & upon her insisting we had 18 holes more. after which I had 1 1/4 [in bed] & Fan about 2 hrs. So you see, I am seeing to it that she gets rested. Yesterday was a very easy day. Her playing is improving - she makes some very good shots + she willbe the golfer of the family. Some score that Lester made in his tests! We recd the raincoats. You persist in reminding me that I am the only one that thought you ought to expose yourself to the flue. Believe me, I was happy you did not but I feared your father would feel you were neglecting Bess. When you look to your own health you are doing the thing which above all else I want you to do. Lots of love & kisses. The prescription you sent is the flue medicine - [is it not]. Love + some more kisses Marcus
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Mother, February 26, 1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/26/19
Text: Dear Mother, Father and I played eighteen holes this morning. I did not play well, but I had a good time anyhow. We played No2 course, the hardest one here. There is a trap to catch every shot that is not absolutely straight, and I do not think that I missed more than two of them. I had good use and good practice with the niblick that Father bought me today. It is the one and only one thing in my game that I improved today. I went to bed before lunch, and although I do not think that I slept...
Show moreDear Mother, Father and I played eighteen holes this morning. I did not play well, but I had a good time anyhow. We played No2 course, the hardest one here. There is a trap to catch every shot that is not absolutely straight, and I do not think that I missed more than two of them. I had good use and good practice with the niblick that Father bought me today. It is the one and only one thing in my game that I improved today. I went to bed before lunch, and although I do not think that I slept, I had a peachy [sleep] rest. This afternoon we are doing absolutely nothing, strange as it may seem. I guess we'll go over to the links and practice putting for a while. Mrs. Brumbaugh guessed my age at eighteen last night, the daughter of the man with them guessed fourteen, and Mr. Brumbaugh guessed sixteen.It is a beautiful, warm, sunny, day. It is almost a shame not to have a real game, but we are taking your advice not to overdo it. Otherwise there is nothing to tell you. Father is sleeping. Have you finished the famous book yet? Gov. Brumbaugh drove a skyscraper ball yesterday, and the man with him said, "Fore, Lord". Get the point? Love, Fannie Feb. 26, 1919
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