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

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

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

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, Apr 1920 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: Apr 1920 [?]
Text: Dear Father, I am [muchly percited] and thrilled. Why. didn't you say what train you are taking? I expected you on one of the morning trains. I am here for dinner with Mrs. Jackson + Cousin [Pauline]. I'll be over at eight. I can't sleep later, but if you want to, go ahead, because I have some work to do + I can do it then. Otherwise I'll find another time. If you aren't in the dining-room, I'll come to your room. Earickeloo

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, December 13,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-12-13
Text: Dear Father: Tonight is the big night! Am leaving on the 11:38 or 11:58 (special) Friday. Leave N.Y. on 11:30 P.M. Friday night. Aunt Bessie expects me for aft. + evening at [Woodmere]. Congratulations to the silver-[pot]! Love, Fannie Dec. 13Mr. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Astor, New York, N.Y.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, December 14,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-12-14
Text: December 14. Dear Father, I [had] a letter from Aunt Bessie saying that Uncle Ike would meet me, if possible. If not, I was to take a taxi to the Pa. Station. etc. + [some] directly out to [Woodmere]. She sent a time-table ([Long] Island) She also said Uncle [Ike] had theater tickets - she did not say for what - and that they would see me to the train. You might [communicate] with them inasmuch as I would like the pleasure of your company. I had no idea you could stay over. I plan to take the...
Show moreDecember 14. Dear Father, I [had] a letter from Aunt Bessie saying that Uncle Ike would meet me, if possible. If not, I was to take a taxi to the Pa. Station. etc. + [some] directly out to [Woodmere]. She sent a time-table ([Long] Island) She also said Uncle [Ike] had theater tickets - she did not say for what - and that they would see me to the train. You might [communicate] with them inasmuch as I would like the pleasure of your company. I had no idea you could stay over. I plan to take the 12 M. special Friday. Possibly the 11:38, but I think the special will get in sooner + it won't be such a rush. The debate [was oreal]. We lost 2-1. I am dead. FannieMr. Marcus Aaron, C/O Hotel Astor, New York, N.Y.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, February 17,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/17/20
Text: Feb. 17. Dear Father, I cannot understand your telegram I wrote every day (special Saturday). Except Friday, when I did not have time, but asked Aunt Bessie to [drop] cards. Your telegram was from Philadelphia I did not know you were going there and I did not know where to reach you there, so I wired home. I am well, and exceedingly busy. I finished all my book work on the history topic today, and now have only to arrange it! Love, Fannie.Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, February 21,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/21/20
Text: February 21, 1920 Dear Father, The train, as usual, is a half-hour late. I walked down right after break-fast, inasmuch as the cars are still running by fits and starts. I worked in the lib-rary yesterday afternoon. I had a long French composition due, and we were told to read for English for two hours, so I could not cut it down any. Last night I heardMr. Vachel Lindsay read, [or] rather [ail] his poetry for an hour and a half. I did not go crazy about it, but I guess I am no judge of poetry...
Show moreFebruary 21, 1920 Dear Father, The train, as usual, is a half-hour late. I walked down right after break-fast, inasmuch as the cars are still running by fits and starts. I worked in the lib-rary yesterday afternoon. I had a long French composition due, and we were told to read for English for two hours, so I could not cut it down any. Last night I heardMr. Vachel Lindsay read, [or] rather [ail] his poetry for an hour and a half. I did not go crazy about it, but I guess I am no judge of poetry. It seems ridiculous to send a letter worth as much as this special delivery, but I guess when one's Father is a baby, one has to please said baby. Not so? Wishing you the same, Fannie I sent yesterday's letter special, too. That is cheaper than a telegram from you, isn't it? I thought of you yesterday (for a change) when our class. president of last year told me that she telegraphs home once a week to say she is well.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, February 25,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/25/20
Text: Dear Father, The reading of "Electra" last night was fine, ex-cept that it took up the whole evening. I don't know what is the matter with me - I am not working nearly as much as last year semester. I think the infirmary treatment is going to help me, although it takes two hours every day. I had a letter from my Soph. friend at [Wellesley]. The [poor] kid certainly does dislike the place - and she is well, too. She wants me to spend a week-end with her. If I did not have to...
Show moreDear Father, The reading of "Electra" last night was fine, ex-cept that it took up the whole evening. I don't know what is the matter with me - I am not working nearly as much as last year semester. I think the infirmary treatment is going to help me, although it takes two hours every day. I had a letter from my Soph. friend at [Wellesley]. The [poor] kid certainly does dislike the place - and she is well, too. She wants me to spend a week-end with her. If I did not have to chase to N.Y. all the time, I certainly would. I'd like to see the place. Mad A - in the math quizz, That seems to be my standard grade. [Zej] will be busy friday. Love, FannieMr. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, March 17, 1922 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1922-03-17 [?]
Text: On the train 5 PM Dear Father: So you're coming anyhow! I do hope you won't be dis-appointed! It's terribly ex-citing. Some of the committee saw us off + Peggy [Aeggine] came down along to meet the Holyoke people. I wish I could be in both places. Miss Ellery + Miss [Gibson] (Ec Holoke Alum) are giving parties. I don't know the time of the debate - I guess 8 o'clock. Neither do we know the name of the ahll, but its at Barnard. We practice tomorrow A.M., go to theater...
Show moreOn the train 5 PM Dear Father: So you're coming anyhow! I do hope you won't be dis-appointed! It's terribly ex-citing. Some of the committee saw us off + Peggy [Aeggine] came down along to meet the Holyoke people. I wish I could be in both places. Miss Ellery + Miss [Gibson] (Ec Holoke Alum) are giving parties. I don't know the time of the debate - I guess 8 o'clock. Neither do we know the name of the ahll, but its at Barnard. We practice tomorrow A.M., go to theater P.M. I want to see you as much as possible, but I'll have to be careful about courtesy, etc., in regard to their hospitality. You [pnow][Barnard] + V.C., [staeed] on rather shaky ground in their relations to each other - + I can't [augment it]. Come up after breakfast + hear us practice - I wish you would - + see how my economics sounds to you ("representative of the un-[professored] audience".) I'll call you up at the Com. before we start debate practice, but don't wait for that if you get in sooner - you call me at Barnard; + say I'm with the V.C. Deb. team. I'd like to see you at lunch if you don't come before in the morning - but I can't say anything definitely now. Be sure to have no expression on your face at the debate Loads of love to [Beurp], Big Log.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, May 19,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 5/19/20
Text: May 19, 1920. Dear Father, The carbon copy of my letter home is much more interesting, so you can read the letter when you get home. There are some stories, (secrets!) in it, and the possibility of your not getting the letter occurred to me, so I decided not to send it. We had a stiff math quiz this morning. I fizzled the last question beautifully. I wish I had not bothered getting up at six to study for it. I met Miss Cowley last night, and before knew it I had spent forty minutes with her,...
Show moreMay 19, 1920. Dear Father, The carbon copy of my letter home is much more interesting, so you can read the letter when you get home. There are some stories, (secrets!) in it, and the possibility of your not getting the letter occurred to me, so I decided not to send it. We had a stiff math quiz this morning. I fizzled the last question beautifully. I wish I had not bothered getting up at six to study for it. I met Miss Cowley last night, and before knew it I had spent forty minutes with her, so I had to study for the old thing this morning. I just had a long afternoon sleep. It does not seem to pay for me to go without it. Miss Bourne told us this morning all that we will have to review for Latin exam, and it surely is a huge amount. Our history is most interesting now, and it also takes a lot of time doing library work for it. We have come down to the various Balkan ward. Miss Thallon lived in Greence[sic] for a while. I have to go to a lecture eighth hour, and then to Josselyn for dinner. Love, Earickelootime).—Ex. ________ "Learn next fifteen verses of Faculty song for singing on Monday night." —Daily Princetonian. How the faculty must appreciate these little attentions. ________
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, Mother, and Pete, October 12,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/12/19
Text: October 12, 1919. Dear Father, Mother, and Pete: Pete, what do you pay for typewriting paper. I paid $1.75 for a box of five hundred sheets of the only kind they have. It was the cheapest way to get it. I brought a large pack along from home, and it is gone already. I think I wrote you a book yesterday afternoon, so there is not much to tell you today. It is rainy and cold. No wonder the infermary is overcrowded. I worked a good part of yesterday afternoon, and I stopped in the middle of my...
Show moreOctober 12, 1919. Dear Father, Mother, and Pete: Pete, what do you pay for typewriting paper. I paid $1.75 for a box of five hundred sheets of the only kind they have. It was the cheapest way to get it. I brought a large pack along from home, and it is gone already. I think I wrote you a book yesterday afternoon, so there is not much to tell you today. It is rainy and cold. No wonder the infermary is overcrowded. I worked a good part of yesterday afternoon, and I stopped in the middle of my work this afternoon to write this letter. It seems as though the more time I have the longer it takes to do my work. I got up five minutes before the dinning-room closed this morning and made breakfast. It is lots easier than bothering to make tea in my room. Last night Sophs and Juniors of Davison gave us their stunt party. It was very good. The ridiculousness of their costumes helped as much as anything to make it a success. There was a nigger chorus among other things. They had a class being taught by the methods to be used in fifty years from now. In that they got a good chance to take off the Freshmen. The one on me was no good, but some of them were. mine appeared when the class was giving alliterative sentences. It was, "Fannie furnishes food for fourth floor". After the stunts we danced. The best part of the thing the take-off on the infirmary and its rotten bunch of doctors. I don't think they would have been flattered. Talking about the infirmary. You know Elaine Wolf lives very near me. She has been in bed most of the time for two days. All the kids have been going in to entertain her, but it did no occur to any of that that she might have fever, so list night after the stunts my thermometer came in handy. She had only 103 1/2. So in spite of her objections I told Miss Smith. She sent for the doctor and today they took her to the infirmary. Don't get excited that I might have caught anything, because I gargled and aired my lungs, etc. She had so much confidence in the doctors here that she sent for her mother. She came up this afternoon, decided Elaine was not seriously sick, and left. I can see you doing that, Mother. There is one place I would not want to be sick, and that is college. Please send the sport skirt and serge dress. I am wearing the brown serge today--it is awfully chilly. I guess I'll be asking for my winder underwear pretty soon. Did you get the bills from Luckey's? Love, [Fannie]I go to Mohonk with [Ferry] next Saturday. I was asked by a [Darrison Junior] also - she is a "stick in the mud" though. What was the name of the [Alderman] from Mt. Hood Lodge [who spends the fall there?]
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, Mother, and Pete, September 28,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/28/19
Text: September 28, 1919. Dear Father, Mother, and Pete: Before I forget the very wonderful news---two letters came from Mr. Marcus Aaron to me. In spite of the fact that one contained but very few words they were very welcome. Do keep it up. A very beautiful plant came from you, Mother. You had enough surprises up your sleeve, all right. I hung my pictures last night, with the assistance of Helen Reid, the girl that lived in England. You met her, Mother. I have the Vassar pennant above the...
Show moreSeptember 28, 1919. Dear Father, Mother, and Pete: Before I forget the very wonderful news---two letters came from Mr. Marcus Aaron to me. In spite of the fact that one contained but very few words they were very welcome. Do keep it up. A very beautiful plant came from you, Mother. You had enough surprises up your sleeve, all right. I hung my pictures last night, with the assistance of Helen Reid, the girl that lived in England. You met her, Mother. I have the Vassar pennant above the chiffonier, Venice near the window, El Capitan above the desk, Vassar seal between that and the pennant, and the picture of grandpa, Father, and Pete between the chiffonier and the bookcase. On the other side, I have Yosemite valley above the big chair, Bridal Veil above the foot of the bed, and Grandpa, Frances and Richard near the dresser. I mention the arrangement so that you will see, Mother, that the room is filled exactly right, except the Princeton seal for which I left room. You you promised it to me, old man. I put the cretonne on the chair. It looks very well. I have not yet put the shoe-bags up. I hung the extra curtains this morning. They make quite an improvement I worked in the library last night until nine-thirty, so I got a bath before ten. I told you, didn't I, that I was called down the other night for not letting the water out at , ten sharp? I went to the Freshman reception in the Athletic Circle yesterday afternoon with Marion Gratz. She has two roommates, one of which is Junior XYZ also, and the other one will be this year. Each has three advisees. So all twelve went together. It was a beautiful day. Me all stood in line waiting out turn up the receiving line. Mrs. McCracken, Miss Palmer, Head warden), Miss McCaleb, the Presidents of Phil, Senior Class, Students, and Christian Association, made up the line. Then we took our seats on the ground, and watched the Parade representing all the various organizations, pass by. They were all dressed up in masquerade outfit. It was very clever. From there we saw the stunts gotten up for the benefit of 1923, and performed in the Students' Building. One act of it was a representation of a girl from a one-horse town in Arkansas departinf[sic] for Vassar. It brought the place down. Another was part of the play given last year by W20 to 22. It represented all the large women's colleges, the girls all gotten up to look characteristic of the college. The Bryn Mawr girl was tall and studious looking, dressed up in Cap and gown. After the stunts the floor was turned over to the freshmen, and we danced till dinner time. It was a very fine afternoon.While we were standing in line waiting our turn yesterday afternoon one of the girls in our bunch said something about being the class baby of '99. You said you thought she might be here, Mother. Her name is Theodosia Hatch, and she comes from Watertown or Waterville, or some such place. She will be eighteen in January. From the way she talks, she was quite the event of the reunions of your class. She lives off-campus. She seems to be a nice kid. Our advisors are room-mates. Helen met Miss Cowley in the car the other day, and she wanted to know how I was getting along. It happened that I wasn't in the least dying of homesickness, or anything like that. That fool Katheryn Gardner had it again yesterday. I don't quite know what comfort I could be. I gave her a dandy little sermon. I told her she was jollying herself into it instead of out of it--and that from me! I took the note for Miss Abbot to the Messenger Room yesterday afternoon, and when I came back from the Library last night there was a note for me saying that she would see me at ten in Main. Accordingly I want over at ten, and she told them to bring me to her room. Good-night, wasn't she ever better looking than she is now? She is an old maid, all right, all shrivelled[sic] up and dressed just so. But in spite of her looks, she was very cordial, and seemed very glad to meet me. She told me, among other things, to start at the beginning, and tell her all about my family, how many brothers and sisters I had, etc. It did not take very long to tell. She thinks you are going to be very lonesome, mother. Then she wanted to know what ones of your college friends I knew, and what ones I knew by name. Katherine Keyes is to enter next year, she thinks. She is at prep school now. She says that they are going to have an apartment in New York this winter, but that next spring she wants to have me down to Cornwall. That is very nice talk, I guess. She gave me her address, where she works, and where she lives, so that when you are in New York, you should be sure to look her up. She is all right, I guess, but I like Miss Hamilton loads better. Didn't you really and homestly[sic]? Excus[sic] me, Pete, I guess you will make fun of the way I forced the last sentence. Doctor Abbot may be very brainy and very nice and all that, but after about ten minutes I gave up trying to hear the words as they drowned themselves in that pile of whiskers, and made myself comfortable for a nice little day-dream. Nobody else in back heard him, either. I have to work this afternoon. The reception yesterday upset my plans. Mother, will you please send me the picture of Pete that stand on my mantelpiece. Father, I have your stomach-ache picture standing on my desk. The other night one of the girls asked me if that was my father, and then informed me that he was awfully good-looking. Aha! She wanted to know if youwere a professor. Mother will you please send me the following books:-- Chardenal's French Syntax--a redbook. Expressions Idiomatiques--Bernard My Cicero--a brownish book. I think you know it. Outlines of Ancient History--Morey. I think they are all in the third floor--either in the red bookcase, or in my new one near the door. Miss Thallon sprained her ankle--perhaps that means no classes. I slept this morning till eight-fifteen, so I made tea in my new teapot, and got away with two oranges and some oatmeal cookies, so that tasted every bit as good as egg powder. Love, [F, as Pete says] Tell the Gdpas that I shall write one of these days soon.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, n.d. [postmarked February 2, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-02-02]
Text: Dear Father: Am studying hard for my 2 exams tomorrow. Love, Fannie Wed.Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, n.d. [postmarked May 24, 1921]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1921-05-24]
Text: Tuesday. Dear Father: Busy is the word! I got up at 6:15 this morning to study. The chem work was right - the "alloy" wasn't an alloy - there was only 1 metal, so that means no makeup lab. Thank goodness for that! "Thou shall take care of thyself." -Com-mandment 11.Mr. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Iroquois, Buffalo, N.Y.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, n.d. [postmarked September 27, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-09-27]
Text: Dear Father, Thank goodness my schedule is fixed right and the first classes are over. I am awfully tired. Received the long letter. Me for a sleep. Love, FanMr. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Commodore, New York, N.Y.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, September 25,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/25/19
Text: Dear Father + Pete [Sept 25] Mother just left!! I will get a letter off in morning mail. Have been busy with her till now. Miss [Allirton] + her mother called while I was out. I'll try for my books again now. Your two letters came today. The flowers for mother look beautiful in my room. Love, FannieMr. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Lest, October 30,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/30/19
Text: Oct 30. Dear [Lest], I played tennis after lunch. I have to work on the [report] of the English class [committee] now. Had class meeting to elect officers yes-terday. Love, F[this side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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