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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.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/9/19
Text: Mar. 9, 1919 Dear Mother, I was just on my way up to the room to write, when I discovered this se-cluded desk. It's the only one in the hotel not taken. I slept till nine o'clock this morning. It poured all night, but today was beautiful. This morning Father, Mr. Gage (siss) and I whacked around nine holes with one club. The less said about it the better. This afternoon we followed a match con-sisting of Chick [Evans], Mr. Alec Ross, and and two men named Stiles and [Whittamore]....
Show moreMar. 9, 1919 Dear Mother, I was just on my way up to the room to write, when I discovered this se-cluded desk. It's the only one in the hotel not taken. I slept till nine o'clock this morning. It poured all night, but today was beautiful. This morning Father, Mr. Gage (siss) and I whacked around nine holes with one club. The less said about it the better. This afternoon we followed a match con-sisting of Chick [Evans], Mr. Alec Ross, and and two men named Stiles and [Whittamore]. The gallery was enormous. A man that has charge of a lot of the club affairs, says he has never seen such a large one here. They surely play a wonderful game. I think every picture caught Mr. Ross in his characteristic pose - spitting. Mr Wells slipped and sprained his ankle, but he followed the match anyhow. He hobbled along on a cane, right up in the front line. I got 4 shirts + 1 waist from F. + Simon. Love, Fannie Mr. Hall + Mr Lawrence [lian Meoday]My dear Stella - It is very of good of you to suggest that we lengthen our stay. If you were here, I would do it but it is out of all question under the circumstances. If you will join us in such a [trip], [I might] be easily pursuaded to go to [Ashville] or Hotsprings [Va] later on for ample weeks. Think it over. We will [have] had enough by next Saturday. We took it easy today; played [9] holes with one club this morning and this afternoon we [were] part of the "biggest" gallery that [ever] followed a golf game. Four stars played [- little old]. Fan was all eyes. She isn't missing much. I [have] not[encouraging] horesebacking [times] etc for I know it would but add to the exertion and [exercise] of which we both have enough [more than enuf,] Love and kisses and all sorts of best wishes from Marcus
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/21/20
Text: Dear Mother, I am writing this before going back to college. The doctor was far from encouraging but inasmuch as I feel no better, I could not expect otherwise. I am glad you'll be here next week. I feel that he will tell you what's what more than he will me. He changed my medicine. He also wants me to go [thru] a process twice a day which will be impossible unless I can get the nurse at the inform to do it for me. Otherwise nothing now. I'm so glad you'll be here next...
Show moreDear Mother, I am writing this before going back to college. The doctor was far from encouraging but inasmuch as I feel no better, I could not expect otherwise. I am glad you'll be here next week. I feel that he will tell you what's what more than he will me. He changed my medicine. He also wants me to go [thru] a process twice a day which will be impossible unless I can get the nurse at the inform to do it for me. Otherwise nothing now. I'm so glad you'll be here next week _ I want him to tell you whether it will last till summer. Love, Fannie 3:15 - Feb 21Mrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach, Florida
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/24/19
Text: Feb 24, 1919 Dear Mother I don't know if I am beginning at the beginning or the end -, but anyhow it is great. We got to Washington at 9:10. The lateness was due to the wreck you no doubt read about. However, our drawing room car came in at 10:30 and I went to bed as soon as the placewas made up. The couch was the narrow-est I ever struck, and I slept accordingly. The porter called us just in time for Washington. There was a dinner on, but we got breakfast on the next train. It left ten...
Show moreFeb 24, 1919 Dear Mother I don't know if I am beginning at the beginning or the end -, but anyhow it is great. We got to Washington at 9:10. The lateness was due to the wreck you no doubt read about. However, our drawing room car came in at 10:30 and I went to bed as soon as the placewas made up. The couch was the narrow-est I ever struck, and I slept accordingly. The porter called us just in time for Washington. There was a dinner on, but we got breakfast on the next train. It left ten minutes late. Father said that was wonder-ful You were right, the station is immense. The men used the stateroom for a smoker pretty much. When they had the window closed I went out in the cart. They certainly didn't [make]me feel as though I didn't belong there, though. Oh, they didn't eat dinner, and when we came back, the door was [locked]. A little later they called me in to discuss a prospective game in which Mr. [W]. + I were to be partners. I could smell when they talked why the door had been locked. I guess thay had it in their suit cases. We had regular old-time bills of fare for breakfast and lunch. For dinner we had the regularmeal. It was good. but tell Mary the cream of [pea] soup was not like hers. It was cream [of water] of [pea] soup. Mr. Wells gave me all the civil war history of the territory through which we passed. The train stopped [15] minutes at Richmond. We got out and looked down from the elevation on which the trains come in. There were about fifty filthy little niggers down in the puddles begging for pennies, a la Cherbourg. I have never seen so many [tin]-can dumps + filthy little cabins as those nigger places, before you get in the station. I got down to the sixth line on the bottom of the sweater. I wish it were finished. Every-body seems to wear one. Father says my jersey coat is delightful! I used that + the black skirt + straw hat today. It was beautiful & quite warm. I wore no coat part of the time. But I left the story. We arrived at Aberdeen to the minute, 9 o'clock. The branch train to come here waited for the Southern train, 9:40. We got here then, + till every-thing was fixed. [it] was 11 until I landed in my little bed. We got a sleeping-porch room, on the "[Parterre]" It is immediately next to a long porch, which makes it quite noisy. They are going to move us up as soon as some one [fulls] out. They put a secondbed out today. Father insisted on my using the one last night. I woke up at 8:15. We landed at the club at about 9:30. We had to wait our turn till 10, and then couldn't get a caddy till the fourth hole. We got a chocolate drop soldier. I've never seen so much chocolate. Got back for lunch at 2, rested till 3, went back, played 11 holes with Father + Mr. Lawrence, slept on the porch from 5:45 to 7:10, took a bath, dressed, haddinner with the gang talked to both Mrs. [Harkers], who were exceedingly nice to me and invited me to be with them whenever [I am] not playing golf; and came down to write to you. I suppose you are interested in what people look like. Those that loaf around here are all dolled up in white. Those that play are dressed as I am. In the evenings they are medium dressed up, not much white. I wore the blue georgetti with silver slippers. Does that meet with your approval? Everything is great! ! ! !Are you getting a rest? Have you finished that book? Streeter, author of "Dere [Malee]" is a lt. under Mr. Hall's brother-in-law, a captain. Can I have my hair washed on day 4 of my [loaf]? R.S.V.P.
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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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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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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/8/19
Text: Mar. 8, 1919 Dear Mother, Had a half hour lesson at 9 (to 9:30, naturally). Played 18 holes with Father and Mr. Zies. I had the latter two up. He is awfully nice. He talks French, incidentally. We stayed at the club and had a very good lunch. Mr. Z, Father and I played again after lunch. We were caught at the thirteenth hole in the pouring rain. We were as far from the clubas we could possibly be. I don't know how we stood, but I do know that Mr. Z. didn't beat me. There is a long...
Show moreMar. 8, 1919 Dear Mother, Had a half hour lesson at 9 (to 9:30, naturally). Played 18 holes with Father and Mr. Zies. I had the latter two up. He is awfully nice. He talks French, incidentally. We stayed at the club and had a very good lunch. Mr. Z, Father and I played again after lunch. We were caught at the thirteenth hole in the pouring rain. We were as far from the clubas we could possibly be. I don't know how we stood, but I do know that Mr. Z. didn't beat me. There is a long elbow hole on this course. Bogie is either four or five, four I think. If you get a good drive, it is all right. otherwise you have to play over the woods or lose a stroke by playing safe. I had a peachy drive, [a midiron] shot, and a putt-3! Mr. Zies surely talked. Father introduced me me to two men tonight and they both asked if I was the girl that made a 3. I know why Mr. Wells didn't ([oouldn't]) come down last night; he made a 76. It surely is wonderful here. [The] sweater fits and I wear it every day. [Love Fannie]
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 5/4/20
Text: May 4, 1920. Dear Mother: I have not eaten meat since coming to Metcalf. I have eaten chicken once. I get five fresh edds a day. I eat no tomatoes, and no acids. I also have cocoa that is not made of condensed milk. I have rarely been able to get the medicine in more than four times a day anyhow. How long am I to keep it up? I had to get up at night the first to nights after I came here. Otherwise I have not had to. I pass urine five or six times a day. I phoned for a telescope about ten...
Show moreMay 4, 1920. Dear Mother: I have not eaten meat since coming to Metcalf. I have eaten chicken once. I get five fresh edds a day. I eat no tomatoes, and no acids. I also have cocoa that is not made of condensed milk. I have rarely been able to get the medicine in more than four times a day anyhow. How long am I to keep it up? I had to get up at night the first to nights after I came here. Otherwise I have not had to. I pass urine five or six times a day. I phoned for a telescope about ten days ago, and it came the next day. I have not worn wash clothes except when it was quite warm. I have been wearing my sport skirts and sweaters. Certainly I can trust your judgement, or rather, your taste, in skirt materials. Don't you think that it would be nice to have one flannel, or some material a little different from the reulation. You know things don't get dirty here or away from home. I have written Aunt Bessie, but shall do so again. I intended to do that, also. I am not so crazy about telling her about myself because she has been so strongly opposed to my staying all along. I'd like to see Miss Smith's letter if you don't mind. I have a room for Father at Miss Mullaly's tomorrow night. I also told her you might come next week. She will be able to take care of you very nicely in case you do. I have only taken Maltine and Cascara once. I have been taking the vegetable pills. They are very effective, although I amagine that it is bad to take them indefinitely. I might go off campus and by myself some clothes if it were not that I have no dared to talk as far as that. I did it once-to see about a room for you, and I felt worse after it. I do want to save up so as to be able to enjoy Lester's Commencement. To think of your coming East in the car and my not being able to enjoy it. It is three weeks off, and perhaps if I am real good till then i will be able to have some fun. My exams are over on Friday, June fourth. Helen has an extra ticket for Commencement, so I can stay if I want. I am quite sure I would not be allowed to stay in my room, but I could stay with Lucy and eat off campus. She has an extra bed. Helen would like to know, because if I don't use the ticket she wants to give it away. What I will do depends, of course, upon your plans. I might even stay just for a day of it. Let me know so that I can tell Helen. I suppose there will be no classes on Wednesday, if exams start Thursday. That means I have Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday to pack and study in. I am sure that Lucy will help me some with my packing, as she has always been offereing to do so much. If you were to come up here to pack, would you bring the car up or would you come ahead? I don't quite understand from your letter. I would not want you to miss the trip, and then I really don't think I need you anyhow. Should I have Lucky's store my rug? R. S. V. P. I feel quite a little better than yesterday, and considering that it is a damp day, I feel encouraged. The Freshmen have to get all togged up in white this afternoon to have their pictures taken on the steps of Strong. Otherwise there is nothing new, except that I have to read two French books instead of one for next Monday, inasmuch as I did not read one that the rest of the class read last year. I had a postcard from Mlle. yesterday. She is going to France--she has decided definitely. Love, [Fannie]
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/2/20
Text: February 2, 1920 Dear Mother, It [is] now Monday after-noon, and my laundry has not come yet. I hope it was properly addressed and not lost. Judging by present indi-cations I won't be able to go to New York Saturday. Noth-ing doing yet. Incidentally, I am making [us] progress that I can notice - I am most uncomfortable today. I spent yesterday after-noon very delightfully, it was my last chance to loaf. I had a Freshman from Strong over fordinner, + we had a good time together. She staid...
Show moreFebruary 2, 1920 Dear Mother, It [is] now Monday after-noon, and my laundry has not come yet. I hope it was properly addressed and not lost. Judging by present indi-cations I won't be able to go to New York Saturday. Noth-ing doing yet. Incidentally, I am making [us] progress that I can notice - I am most uncomfortable today. I spent yesterday after-noon very delightfully, it was my last chance to loaf. I had a Freshman from Strong over fordinner, + we had a good time together. She staid till 4. Among other things we went over the list of Freshmen in the catalogue, and I knew about twice as many as she did. It was very encouraging. I then read the Sunday Times most industriously. Father called me up. I am glad Lester is getting along so well. After supper I wrote two letters, and I was justa bout to leave to go to a party in [Maria] to which I had been asked when [Irene] Mott came. It is rather funny she asked whether D.[G]. had whether she looked me up and whether I had told him that she did not come up [as]after as she should. I said that I thought he [be bad] the impression that we knew each other a lot better than we do. It happens that he only [year] visits were the first and last [Sunday] of the semester. She is a wonderful girl. She is up for president of her class and I certainly hope she gets it. She is a big girl here, and Helen Reed's expression when she informed me she didn't know Irene and I knew each other reminds me very much of what Lester said his fourth floor on [Witherspoon] was like when they reported Frank Glick had called on him. The party in [Main] was not particularly much fun. When I came back withfull intentions of going to bed Helen [Reid] came in and talked for a long time. She is very much to my taste - I wish she were a classmate of mine. Carolyn Bailey wants me to go off campus with her this after-noon for a devil. I don't know if I'll go or not - once wont hurt but they are not exactly in my diet. Lucy is waiting her turn, too. I am writing this between [suatches] of talking to her. She came back from N.Y. last night. Your special came this morning, at the same time as your letter of the 30. [to] grandpa still improving? Otherwise nothing new. I am going to write to the [Naubeim] drugstore for my medicine today. Love, Fannie
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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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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/4/19
Text: Mar. 4, 1919 Dear Mother, I played badly this morning, and a little better this after-noon. I made 115. Mr. Hall and I stood Father + Mr. Wintringer - theoretically. Mr. Hall lost a ball on me - he bet that I would beat Father this morn-ing - and you shouldsee how I played! I got a letter form Aunt Hattie today. She says this isn't a fair test of whether I'll be homesick next year. I think she is not at all optimistic I was out for an hour with Mr. Wells tonight getting astrono-my...
Show moreMar. 4, 1919 Dear Mother, I played badly this morning, and a little better this after-noon. I made 115. Mr. Hall and I stood Father + Mr. Wintringer - theoretically. Mr. Hall lost a ball on me - he bet that I would beat Father this morn-ing - and you shouldsee how I played! I got a letter form Aunt Hattie today. She says this isn't a fair test of whether I'll be homesick next year. I think she is not at all optimistic I was out for an hour with Mr. Wells tonight getting astrono-my instruction. He surely knews a lot. He gave me a book on the subject to read. I think it isvery nice of him to be willing to be bothered with me. Love, Fannie My dear Stella. Fan just told me she was going to bed and I plan to follow her. 930 I have also made up my mind not to leave a call for early rising. We will get up when we feel like it, I know you will approve. We will see whether that improves my tired feeling and incidentally my golf. The weather [crutnines] fine. [Otherwise] [there] is nothing to tell. Love Marcus
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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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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.

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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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/13/19
Text: Mar. 13, 1919 Dear Mother, I didn't play par-ticularly well today. Father and I played this morning. I didn't add up my score. This after-noon. <Father> Gov. B. and I beat Father and Chan-cellor McCormick eight up, counting best ball and the sum of each side divided by two. The chancellor plays and looks like a [sawed]-off-hammered-down choppy butcher. He almost cries overhis game. I trimmed him. Father suggested that he and I play Gov. B. + Mr. McC, but the Gov. saw my first...
Show moreMar. 13, 1919 Dear Mother, I didn't play par-ticularly well today. Father and I played this morning. I didn't add up my score. This after-noon. <Father> Gov. B. and I beat Father and Chan-cellor McCormick eight up, counting best ball and the sum of each side divided by two. The chancellor plays and looks like a [sawed]-off-hammered-down choppy butcher. He almost cries overhis game. I trimmed him. Father suggested that he and I play Gov. B. + Mr. McC, but the Gov. saw my first drive + he decided he wanted me as a partner. Father told him that I thought perhaps I had no business to play along. He said he didn't want to hear any more of that kind of talk from me, that I should know I was always welcome to play along. When he picked me; I couldn't quite make out if he was ditching [the Chan-cellor], or if he really wanted me. I slept an hour before lunch, and shall rest now. Father went withMr. Wells to the [Tin Whistle] banquet at the club last night, so after dinner, I came up and finished up my type writing. I fogot to say that I had 109 this after-noon, I won several holes that we would otherwise have lost, + I helped on the other point in score-keep-ing so I didn't feel that I was superfluous. I missed a lot of putts - I don't seem able toget under 100. I hate to go home without realizing my Pinehurst ambition. I got a letter from Helen Hirtz. She said she saw you one day, and you looked "sad and lonesome". I hope it wasn't true. It's a nice thing to write. The chamber-maid told me today she has one room that the persons who have it always take sick in. (excuse the grammar) She said there has been sickness in it all winter. That sounds funny. She said, "One of the finest looking young men I ever saw ied of pneu-monia there." It was Lester's friend, Louis Rothschild Love, FannieMy dear Stella Papa is tired just having finished a days work but so that you will have a word from us Saturday here goes the word. We had a good time at the dinner last night + Fan did not miss me - she finished her typing. Fanny read a letter from Helen in which she said [she] saw you and that you looked "sad and lonely." I [am sure] that she did not take a full look. I pray so anyway. Cheer up we will be home soon and [Blair] me I am as [anxious] to get back with you as I was to come here for the golf and exercise. I think it has done Fannie good. I am not satisfied with myself. I tire too easily but with better sleep at home than I get here I hope too to show the [bright resulting] from my [ontring]. Lots of love and kisses from Your Old Man
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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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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

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/2/19
Text: Dear Mother, I certainly did write the letter without looking at the keyboard. I have also done some school-work, so am getting plenty of practice. I received a letter from harold today, thanking me for the socks. I am writting a letter to you thanking you for sending them. He surely made a good bluff at appreciating them. If Mr. Manley speaks as well as he speaks often, it is all right, but he surely is spending all his time speechifying. But then I did predict that he would not end his...
Show moreDear Mother, I certainly did write the letter without looking at the keyboard. I have also done some school-work, so am getting plenty of practice. I received a letter from harold today, thanking me for the socks. I am writting a letter to you thanking you for sending them. He surely made a good bluff at appreciating them. If Mr. Manley speaks as well as he speaks often, it is all right, but he surely is spending all his time speechifying. But then I did predict that he would not end his life teaching high-school. Miss Groff told me she was waiting for her doctor to come back to have the operation. She surely is having her share of trouble. My shoes came from Hanan's today. I was sure that they charge 75c for a shampoo at the Marinello. The church bells are ringing this morning--I think I'll go to hear Father Devin tell me how to go to heaven, and then send Dr. Goldenson the outline. I am actually going to finish me sweater this morning. Either I forgot my crocheting needle of I left it at home--at any rate I bought one yesterday and finished the collar. The brother of Princeton Mr. Wintringer arrived. There was a dance last night which I watched for a while. I met the daughter of the man that is with Gov. Brumbaugh. Her name is Katherine Kolb. She is nineteen and seems to consider herself just about O.K. She visits in Pittsburgh every year with a girl that used to be in my class at Peabody before she transferred to Thurston.The weather is not so wonderful today, at least the sun is not out. I forgot to tell you that Mrs. Brumbaugh asked me to play with her some morning, if I did not mind playing with someone who plays so much worse. If I were Pete I suppose I would feel highly flattered. Harkers left last night. They surely have been nice to me. Love, Fannie March 2, 1919
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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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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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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.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1/30/20
Text: [Addressed to Hotel Royal Poinciana] January 30, 1920 Dear Mother, I walked down to the station yesterday morning, in as much as Miss Smith was strongly opposed to the street car. The train was three quarters of an hour late. They had reserved the chair for me, after receiving the money order. I got to New york at one ten, and Father met me. We then went to the doctor's. he said he saw no imporvement since the last time. I told him, also, that I felt no imporvement but that I thought it...
Show more[Addressed to Hotel Royal Poinciana] January 30, 1920 Dear Mother, I walked down to the station yesterday morning, in as much as Miss Smith was strongly opposed to the street car. The train was three quarters of an hour late. They had reserved the chair for me, after receiving the money order. I got to New york at one ten, and Father met me. We then went to the doctor's. he said he saw no imporvement since the last time. I told him, also, that I felt no imporvement but that I thought it was due to the exam strain. He said very likely that was the case. He told father also that I was very good about the old thing. He want's me again Saturday a week, and he will write a letter for me, as i don't imagine our quarantine will be lifted as soon as that. We then went to the doctor on 55the Street, whose name he gave us, and I had a bloud count taken. His name is Dr. Sondern. Father game me these two letters for you on the way up yesterday afternoon. Inasmuch as the invitation for lunch was for today, I telegraphed her according to Father's directions. Last night I wrote notes to both of them, telling them that you had been called to Florida and why. Father wanted me to do it, because he did not want them to think he was opening your mail. He told me that the letters were forwarded to me up here, and I said so, so you will know what has been done. The treatment yesterday was the least painful of all. Father thinks he has been wasting a lot of unnecessary sympathy on me! I will send you my exams. Will you please either return them to me or send them to Lester and ask him to return them to me? Miss Kitchel told a member of our class that several in it flunked, and that more Freshmen flucnked English than any other subject. I am very much surprised. I had dinner at the Inn with Father last night, and came back here to go to sleep in decent time, as we were both dead, but Gertrude Allen was having a party and they made some racket until about eleven o'clock. I don't care but I don't quite fet the point of her not asking me. I guess our feelings toward each other are mutual, if that is the word. I am also enclosing this letter which I got last Friday, a week ago today and which I had intended to show you this week-end. I said nothing in my note which called for an answer. When you read the thing, just remember that it is a vain attempt to be witty, and that the smoking part refers to the fact that I said that it must be annoying to recieve a note from a girls' college sixty per cent of those students smoke, since that is his favorite subject of conversation about Vassar. I think I should let the letter go at that R. S. V. P. about it when you have time and also return it. [Love,] [Fannie]Mrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Commodore, New York City. My dear Mrs. Aaron:- With great pleasure I hear that you are to be in New York for a day or two, and I am writing very hastily to beg you to take luncheon with me, Mrs. Pollak and Mrs. Vanamee on Friday, Jan. 30th at my home at one o'clock. Looking forward with great pleasure to seeing you, believe me Very sincerely yous,Mrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Commodore, New York City. My dear Mrs. Aaron: The office has just telephoned me that you are to be in town for a few days this week. I am very anxious to see you and am asking if you will telephone to me as soon as you arrive in order that we may arrange for some time together. Unfortunately, Miss Hamilton is out of town but I feel that there is much to talk about. My telephone number is Rhinelander 198 and it is always best to reach me about six o'clock in the evening or before nine in the morning. Hoping to see you very shortly, I am. Sincerely yours, [Fannie M. Pollak] (Mrs. Bernard E. Pollak)P.O. Box 882, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY Mrs. Marcus Aaron, c/o Mr. Phillip Hamburger, Hotel Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach, Florida
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/11/19
Text: Mar. 11, 1919 Dear Mother, Mr. Hall and Mr. Lawrence left tonight. Mr. Lawrence promised to telephone you if he had time. I rode horseback this morning. Mr. Zies was supposed to be in charge of me, but we went with the crowd from the hotel. The chaperon, or instructess, whichever she is, comes from Denver. She has a cottage across fromMoraine Lodge. Father was sort of nervous, so I got an army saddle, also a gentle horse. It went as fast as I had any desire to go, though, for the first time....
Show moreMar. 11, 1919 Dear Mother, Mr. Hall and Mr. Lawrence left tonight. Mr. Lawrence promised to telephone you if he had time. I rode horseback this morning. Mr. Zies was supposed to be in charge of me, but we went with the crowd from the hotel. The chaperon, or instructess, whichever she is, comes from Denver. She has a cottage across fromMoraine Lodge. Father was sort of nervous, so I got an army saddle, also a gentle horse. It went as fast as I had any desire to go, though, for the first time. We went off from the main road, along an old wagon road. Of course there are no hills, and the only trees are pines. That trip would be much prettier if the dog - wood (?) were in bloom. We were gone a little over an hour and a half. I enjoyed it very much. This afternoonFather's and my com-bined forces beat Mr. and Mrs. Brum-baugh's, but other wise he beat Father. He was playing very well. She is rather nice, but she is a talking-machine that never needs winding up. He is humorous and quite funny, but I do not like him, and haven't since I met him. There was a man in that [<riding> bunch] that reminded me a lot of Dr. [Cudlee], al-though his grammarwas good. He was very talkative, but I cannot say very interesting. When Mr. Zies gallops, you can see feet of daylight between him and his saddle. I am sorry Mr. <Z>Hall left. He is very nice and good-[natured] and doesn't [booz] up. He is quite a diversion from Mr. Well's in - cessant coughing. At least he doesn't call the waitresses up to introduce them to his friends, calling them both by their first names. Love, FannieMy dear Stella - I took the morning off while Fan rode horseback. She had a great time. This afternoon we golfed as usual. Mr. [Grundy wind] me confirming engagement for Monday PM for Philadelphia so I will [leave] Harrisburch at 1 PM after seeing Fan. off on the westbound train. [Since] Lester is so [busy] I feel we should not disturb him at this time especially in [view] of his coming home later in the month. I got my income tax reports [etc] off and I am glad Ihave that off my mind. I am just going to play bridge to be agreeable to make a [4]'hand for our NY friends. Love Marcus
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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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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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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/14/19
Text: Mar. 14, 1919 Dear Mother. We were going to sleep this morning, so Mr. W. called up the room at 7:10. There is us real going to sleep in the morning here - the slight is too strong. Before I forget, will You or Same meet me at the station Monday evening? Of course I won't object to seeing you. This afternoon Father + I played Mr. Newberry, (called by the caddies Blueberry) and Mr. Car-penter. Mr. N. plays ab-solutely the most im-possible game I have ever seen. I could stand that, but his...
Show moreMar. 14, 1919 Dear Mother. We were going to sleep this morning, so Mr. W. called up the room at 7:10. There is us real going to sleep in the morning here - the slight is too strong. Before I forget, will You or Same meet me at the station Monday evening? Of course I won't object to seeing you. This afternoon Father + I played Mr. Newberry, (called by the caddies Blueberry) and Mr. Car-penter. Mr. N. plays ab-solutely the most im-possible game I have ever seen. I could stand that, but his 700 practice shots, and fussing and stamping around, drove me half crazy. We surely trimmed them. We gave Mr. N. a strike a hole. His stance is more for batting a baseball than for golf. Mr. Carpenter had me two up and I'd have had him more up than that if I hadn't putted so impossibly. I don't think I had less than three putts on any hole, and I had four on some! With it all, I had 111. My long game was wonderful. Fatherhad 93. I took two letters on the typwriter from Father, to both Gdpas. I wrote as he talked! I'll pack now, so I won't have to rush tomorrow. It surely has been a wonderful trip, and, outside of the physical benefit, I think I have really acquired a little con-fidence in meeting people. Love, Fannie Give Marse my love.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/24/19
Text: Feb 24, 1919 Dear Mother I don't know if I am beginning at the beginning or the end -, but anyhow it is great. We got to Washington at 9:10. The lateness was due to the wreck you no doubt read about. However, our drawing room car came in at 10:30 and I went to bed as soon as the placewas made up. The couch was the narrow-est I ever struck, and I slept accordingly. The porter called us just in time for Washington. There was a dinner on, but we got breakfast on the next train. It left ten...
Show moreFeb 24, 1919 Dear Mother I don't know if I am beginning at the beginning or the end -, but anyhow it is great. We got to Washington at 9:10. The lateness was due to the wreck you no doubt read about. However, our drawing room car came in at 10:30 and I went to bed as soon as the placewas made up. The couch was the narrow-est I ever struck, and I slept accordingly. The porter called us just in time for Washington. There was a dinner on, but we got breakfast on the next train. It left ten minutes late. Father said that was wonder-ful You were right, the station is immense. The men used the stateroom for a smoker pretty much. When they had the window closed I went out in the cart. They certainly didn't [make]me feel as though I didn't belong there, though. Oh, they didn't eat dinner, and when we came back, the door was [locked]. A little later they called me in to discuss a prospective game in which Mr. [W]. + I were to be partners. I could smell when they talked why the door had been locked. I guess thay had it in their suit cases. We had regular old-time bills of fare for breakfast and lunch. For dinner we had the regularmeal. It was good. but tell Mary the cream of [pea] soup was not like hers. It was cream [of water] of [pea] soup. Mr. Wells gave me all the civil war history of the territory through which we passed. The train stopped [15] minutes at Richmond. We got out and looked down from the elevation on which the trains come in. There were about fifty filthy little niggers down in the puddles begging for pennies, a la Cherbourg. I have never seen so many [tin]-can dumps + filthy little cabins as those nigger places, before you get in the station. I got down to the sixth line on the bottom of the sweater. I wish it were finished. Every-body seems to wear one. Father says my jersey coat is delightful! I used that + the black skirt + straw hat today. It was beautiful & quite warm. I wore no coat part of the time. But I left the story. We arrived at Aberdeen to the minute, 9 o'clock. The branch train to come here waited for the Southern train, 9:40. We got here then, + till every-thing was fixed. [it] was 11 until I landed in my little bed. We got a sleeping-porch room, on the "[Parterre]" It is immediately next to a long porch, which makes it quite noisy. They are going to move us up as soon as some one [fulls] out. They put a secondbed out today. Father insisted on my using the one last night. I woke up at 8:15. We landed at the club at about 9:30. We had to wait our turn till 10, and then couldn't get a caddy till the fourth hole. We got a chocolate drop soldier. I've never seen so much chocolate. Got back for lunch at 2, rested till 3, went back, played 11 holes with Father + Mr. Lawrence, slept on the porch from 5:45 to 7:10, took a bath, dressed, haddinner with the gang talked to both Mrs. [Harkers], who were exceedingly nice to me and invited me to be with them whenever [I am] not playing golf; and came down to write to you. I suppose you are interested in what people look like. Those that loaf around here are all dolled up in white. Those that play are dressed as I am. In the evenings they are medium dressed up, not much white. I wore the blue georgetti with silver slippers. Does that meet with your approval? Everything is great! ! ! !Are you getting a rest? Have you finished that book? Streeter, author of "Dere [Malee]" is a lt. under Mr. Hall's brother-in-law, a captain. Can I have my hair washed on day 4 of my [loaf]? R.S.V.P.
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