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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, 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, May 19,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 5/19/20
Text: May 19, 1920. Dear Father, The carbon copy of my letter home is much more interesting, so you can read the letter when you get home. There are some stories, (secrets!) in it, and the possibility of your not getting the letter occurred to me, so I decided not to send it. We had a stiff math quiz this morning. I fizzled the last question beautifully. I wish I had not bothered getting up at six to study for it. I met Miss Cowley last night, and before knew it I had spent forty minutes with her,...
Show moreMay 19, 1920. Dear Father, The carbon copy of my letter home is much more interesting, so you can read the letter when you get home. There are some stories, (secrets!) in it, and the possibility of your not getting the letter occurred to me, so I decided not to send it. We had a stiff math quiz this morning. I fizzled the last question beautifully. I wish I had not bothered getting up at six to study for it. I met Miss Cowley last night, and before knew it I had spent forty minutes with her, so I had to study for the old thing this morning. I just had a long afternoon sleep. It does not seem to pay for me to go without it. Miss Bourne told us this morning all that we will have to review for Latin exam, and it surely is a huge amount. Our history is most interesting now, and it also takes a lot of time doing library work for it. We have come down to the various Balkan ward. Miss Thallon lived in Greence[sic] for a while. I have to go to a lecture eighth hour, and then to Josselyn for dinner. Love, Earickelootime).—Ex. ________ "Learn next fifteen verses of Faculty song for singing on Monday night." —Daily Princetonian. How the faculty must appreciate these little attentions. ________
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father, March 17, 1922 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1922-03-17 [?]
Text: On the train 5 PM Dear Father: So you're coming anyhow! I do hope you won't be dis-appointed! It's terribly ex-citing. Some of the committee saw us off + Peggy [Aeggine] came down along to meet the Holyoke people. I wish I could be in both places. Miss Ellery + Miss [Gibson] (Ec Holoke Alum) are giving parties. I don't know the time of the debate - I guess 8 o'clock. Neither do we know the name of the ahll, but its at Barnard. We practice tomorrow A.M., go to theater...
Show moreOn the train 5 PM Dear Father: So you're coming anyhow! I do hope you won't be dis-appointed! It's terribly ex-citing. Some of the committee saw us off + Peggy [Aeggine] came down along to meet the Holyoke people. I wish I could be in both places. Miss Ellery + Miss [Gibson] (Ec Holoke Alum) are giving parties. I don't know the time of the debate - I guess 8 o'clock. Neither do we know the name of the ahll, but its at Barnard. We practice tomorrow A.M., go to theater P.M. I want to see you as much as possible, but I'll have to be careful about courtesy, etc., in regard to their hospitality. You [pnow][Barnard] + V.C., [staeed] on rather shaky ground in their relations to each other - + I can't [augment it]. Come up after breakfast + hear us practice - I wish you would - + see how my economics sounds to you ("representative of the un-[professored] audience".) I'll call you up at the Com. before we start debate practice, but don't wait for that if you get in sooner - you call me at Barnard; + say I'm with the V.C. Deb. team. I'd like to see you at lunch if you don't come before in the morning - but I can't say anything definitely now. Be sure to have no expression on your face at the debate Loads of love to [Beurp], Big Log.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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 and Pete, September 30,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-09-30
Text: Dear Father and Pete: All I have to report today is a day wasted yesterday and a lot to do today before leaving. I fooled around outdoors all yesterday afternoon and went to see an excellent gymnastic demonstration in the outdoor theater by ten picked men of the Czech Sokol. It was well worth seeing. I had every intention of working last night, but various people came in to see me and before I knew it the evening was gone. I guess I shall have to start doing as I did last year and do most of...
Show moreDear Father and Pete: All I have to report today is a day wasted yesterday and a lot to do today before leaving. I fooled around outdoors all yesterday afternoon and went to see an excellent gymnastic demonstration in the outdoor theater by ten picked men of the Czech Sokol. It was well worth seeing. I had every intention of working last night, but various people came in to see me and before I knew it the evening was gone. I guess I shall have to start doing as I did last year and do most of my work in the library. Your long letter came Pete, to my surprise, and proved to be very interesting. I wish you a very happy New Year, Father. I am sorry that we cannot be together, but I guess you will be busy enough with the double services not to miss me! I hope that the party you plan for the near future will come off as well as possible, and otherwise I do not know what to wish you! Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, September 24,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1919-09-24
Text: September 24, 1919. Dear Father and Pete: Having just made my bed and had a taste of oatmeal, a rotten egg, and some cocoa, I decided that my time could not be better spent than by wishing you a Happy New Year, although I suppose that I am a day late in doing so. There is nothing much to write to you today. Yesterday I had French, English, and History. My French teacher, although American, speaks a very fine and Frenchy French. We are going to read the Chanson de Roldand, in modern French,...
Show moreSeptember 24, 1919. Dear Father and Pete: Having just made my bed and had a taste of oatmeal, a rotten egg, and some cocoa, I decided that my time could not be better spent than by wishing you a Happy New Year, although I suppose that I am a day late in doing so. There is nothing much to write to you today. Yesterday I had French, English, and History. My French teacher, although American, speaks a very fine and Frenchy French. We are going to read the Chanson de Roldand, in modern French, of course. In English we had to write another theme about our work in English, our ability to read and write, etc. I will be glad when they have the statistics on us and give us a more interesting line of topics to write on. In history I have Miss Thallon, whom Mother knows from college. Lucy says she is fine, whatever Lucy's authority is worth. She also says she never gives an A. That ought to make you happy, and Doctor Goldenson, too, who informed me that they never give over triple A here. I spent the afternoon doing the work for today, straightening up around here, and standing in line to register at the gym, and then to get books at the book-store. Those two things took almost two hours. I am to report Friday a week for Physical Examination and also to try to pass the swimming test which is necessary for graduation. I believe all you have to do is to swim twice the length of the pool, not more than one hundred feet at the most. After standing in line three quarters of an hour, the books that I was to get were not in yet, so I had to take Phyllis's and go off campus to get them and take them back. She got hers second hand but they are such messy things that I am willing to wait for new ones. I had a notion at the beginning that I ought to eat here in order to get acquainted with people, but I decided that I was sufficiently acqauinted[sic], and that I would get sick of this grub soon enough, so I had dinner with Mother last night and then came back here. They feed good at the Inn. The off campus girls get better grub than we do--they get dessert for lunch and dinner and they get butter for both. We get butter for lunch only, and in return for that luxury we get no dessert at noon. We now have two Freshmen tables, which we keep till Thanksgiving. After that we can sit anywhere we please. I don't know much else to tell you. Love,
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, September 22,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/22/19
Text: September 22, 1919. Dear Father and Pete: I am dead, and I have work to do--perhaps this will be a rest. I will be glad when the rush and the excitement of the first few days will be over. Convocation took place in Chapel at eight forty-five. Mother attended, sitting upstairs in the gallery. The freshmen sat in front. By the way, after we are seated the freshmen are seated in back alphabetically. Half the alphabet sit in the gallery. They are switched after one semester, which means that I...
Show moreSeptember 22, 1919. Dear Father and Pete: I am dead, and I have work to do--perhaps this will be a rest. I will be glad when the rush and the excitement of the first few days will be over. Convocation took place in Chapel at eight forty-five. Mother attended, sitting upstairs in the gallery. The freshmen sat in front. By the way, after we are seated the freshmen are seated in back alphabetically. Half the alphabet sit in the gallery. They are switched after one semester, which means that I will sit in the last row in the gallery for one semester. The accoustics[sic] are very bad, but probably I will not miss much. To get back to the story--after the three classes were seated, the seniors marched in in cap and gowm, followed by the faculty, who sat up on the platform. There are none too many men in the faculty, either. Professor Washburn of the department of Psychology delivered a peach of an address on the "Ineffficiently[sic] Intellectual Person". It sounds very deep, but it was quite comprehensible to my little freshman mind, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Then President McCracken delivered the address of welcome, which was also very good. I have not time now to tell what they said--I'11 try to tomorrow. After that the upperclassmen left, and the freshmen remained in chapel to make out their schedules. We were given cards showing what group we were in, and from that we made out our schedules. I have all morning classes, none at all in the afternoon. I don't think it could be more ideal. It is:-- 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. Afternoon empty. Monday French | Latin | English | Math Tuesday French | | English | History Wednesday | Latin | History | Math Thursday French | | English | Math Friday | Latin | History | Hygiene All my recitations are in Rockefeller Hall except Latin, which is in the Assembly Hall. Rockefeller is very near Davison. I have Miss White for French. She is head of the Department. My Latin teacher is Miss Bourne. I am told that she is very good. My math teacher is Miss Wells, who is the best in her department, Lucy says. She says that it is generally acknowledged, not merely her opinion. My English teacher, Miss Buck, is also supposed to be very good, but I may only have her three weeks, as after that the four beginning English sections will be redivided according to the work that the various members are judged capable of doing--a very good plan if a person can be judged in three weeks. Before tomorrow I have to write a theme on the sort of subject I hate-"My First Impressions of Vassar College". Thatis for English, and for French I must do the same thing in French, writing for two hours. Your list of books came today, Pete. The Latin diction-ary I brought along. It is one of the two from which we may choose. None of the other books are on your list. Yesterday was Freshman stay-at-home day, and there surely were slews of people here, all looking me up for various reasons, because somebody knew me or somebody's friend knew me, or I knew somebodyelse, or some such thing. Unfortunately I cannot remember many of their names, and I did not get the brilliant idea of having them write their names. Helen and two of her roommates were here. The one, Lavinia Schulman, who got her XYZ Junior year, may be bright, but I think she is very common. Ruth Franklin seems to be a mighty fine girl. Irene Mottt was also here, sent by Dave Glick. No wonder he likes her, I expect to, too. She is not the sort of girl I would except the daughter of the head of the Y. M. C. A. to be. She has red-hair, and could not look or act more boyish or unlike a minister goody-goody type. She brought a friend of hers. Then Miss Cowley came with two other girls. I thought I would split when she introduced herself. I had visions of Aunt Hattie'e telling me how she looked out for the Pittsburgh girls. She is very nice, though. She told me, Father, that she is always asked to the Board meetings when she is home, and that she enjoyed so much listening to you, I had such a bright and clever father. Just as she was leaving, she said that she had the pleasure of having me in one of her Math sections, but that she had more classes than she could handle, and would have to give one up, in which case, she would ask to have me transferred to hers, as she was very anxious to have me, and she had also asked to be my faculty advisor, and hoped it would be agreeable to me. Well certainly it was, it will be good to have one who is as interested in me as she certainly seems to be, but if it hadn't I could not have told her so. Well it happened that I was in the section that she gave up, so Miss Wells told me she would like to see me after class. It was to tell me that Miss Cowley wanted me to change, and I should go to the Deans office. That took a half hour, and they had to give me three afternoons with a class after lunch. One of the days was Friday, which was very inconvenient for meeting you or mother in a certain place called New York. Also, I like to be able to rest a bit after lunch and not have to run off right away, so after seeing Mother, who was disgusted that I let them change, I went back and asked them not to make it definite until I saw Miss Cowley. By that time lunch was over here. On my way back, I met Lucy who had the dumps because she could not get the courses she wanted, so I took her over to the Inn and we had a real lunch with Mother. Then I went to Miss Cowley. She looked over the schedule, and saw that the only other thing that could be done was to put me in another one of her classes, which would have given me all morning straight from eight thirty to twelve-twenty three days a week. She did not want me to do that, so she said I should stay as I was originally. I really was very diplomatic--aha! She was also very nice about it, so I think things are best this way. What do yoy[sic]think? Last night my advisor came for me and took me to the singing in the open-air theater. It is a beautiful place, with the lake as a background and wonderful trees all around the natural stage. Unfortunately I discovered that the singing was Y. M. C. A. singing, so it was not very interesting. She was XYZ her Junior year all right, and she is so bright that she must think I am dense. I think she is so bright that she verges on being nutty, but I really ought not judge yet. Love, [Fannie] Received two letters from you today. Father, do you keep it after the old man leaves.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, September 20,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 9/20/19
Text: 403 Davison Hall, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. September 20, 1919 Dear Father and Pete: There is something the matter with my machine:the "m" won't work. I just fussed with it a half hour, and it seems to be all right now. Well, i think I am going to like the old joint. The first day was much too queer, but yesterday was loads better. I'll start at the beginning. First I registered at the Dean's office. She called Mother by her "Vassar name." Then...
Show more403 Davison Hall, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. September 20, 1919 Dear Father and Pete: There is something the matter with my machine:the "m" won't work. I just fussed with it a half hour, and it seems to be all right now. Well, i think I am going to like the old joint. The first day was much too queer, but yesterday was loads better. I'll start at the beginning. First I registered at the Dean's office. She called Mother by her "Vassar name." Then Mother payed at the Treasurer's office, and then we had lunch. There are lots of girls on the Reception Committee, and they certainly are nice. They try to make a person feel that she belongs there, instead of making him, or rather her, feel as green as possible. There has been a day between this paragraph and the last. I will try to finish this today. I thought that you would rather wait for this letter then have me miss anything the first few days. Wednesday [Thursday] afternoon we measured every old thing in the room and then went to town for a money spending expedition. We got mission furniture-- a dresser, a chiffonier, a desk and chair, a Morris chair, a reed arm chair and tea-table, and ordered curtains and hangings, bed cover, and pillows. We also got a box to slide under my bed to keep stuff in. I have a dandy room and Mother is right, I think, to want to furnish it attractively. The furniture that the college supplies is awfully cheap looking stuff. My room had a straight chair, bed, and dresser. The bed is very comfortable, so I kept it. The rest of the stuff I put out. I forgot that we bought a very pretty rug, also. Unfortunately nothing but the furniture has come yet. I am awfully glad that we came a day early, because there was some rush on that store, and by Friday they had very little left. Wednesday night I had dinner with Mother at the Inn. There were very few people in my hall that night, but I concluded that the sooner I got used to the place the better, so I staid there. It surely was spooky. The room was so bare that it could not have looked worse. Each hall has a president, (ours is a junior.) She is very nice. I may like our warden--I don't know. She teaches Math, and knows Mother from college. She is a wild-eyed looking soul, but I imagine when you get to know her, that she will be all right. The first time I saw her after I located here she called Friday morning there was more shopping, and there was some mob in that store. I don't know just how or for what particular reason, but all of a sudden I started to meet people in my hall and elsewhere, and the spooky feeling than disappeared. I have a new Junior for a neighbor on one side, and a sophomore in the corner on the other side, also a soph-across the hall. I spent considerable time running back and forth to the janitor's department in Main to find my trunks. My wardrobe trunk landed here Thursday evening and my tray trunk yesterday noon, so now I am completely unpacked and my room is fixed up as much as possible. I took the lamp over to the electrician's office to have it fixed up to match the college plug. The desk set goes very well with the desk. Oh, I am very busy making things look as nice as possible, and Mother certainly knows the ropes. Before I forget, my post-office box is 882. I share it with the girl across the hall, fifty cents apiece. I have received therein two highly intelligent letters dictated to one whom I should imagine would kick to take down such nonsensical stuff. However, there was a great satisfaction in reading the Marcus Aaron English, and imagining the great strain on the stenographer to spell the words. I also received a special delivery letter in Davison after dinner last night. Specials are sent to Main, and from there to the various halls. I forgot to tell you that Friday afternoon there was a Freshman tea in the Freshman Parlors in Main. The notice read for Main Freshman, but I was told that all were to come, so I went and met a lot of my classmates. It was a very good idea. Last nigh there was College singing on the steps of Rockefeller Hall, the recitation Hall. It-would have been much better if the majority of the girls had known the words and not bluffed quite so hard. Incidentally they did not sing the tunes, "Bring inthe laundry", and "Watch the kitchen stove", the songs about which you enlightened us, Father. After that we went to chapel. I also went the night before. We are to be seated the end of next week. The Freshmen sit in back. There are Sunday morning services only three times a month. When I was in the midst of my unpacking yesterday noon, with not even room to walk on the floor, in walked Mrs. Kaufmann, Lucy, Mrs. Peck, and Marjorie. They brought Lucy up by auto and were leaving to go back to New York, so I walked over to the Inn with them, where I saw Mr. Kaufmann. Mother was in town, and they told me only about twenty times how sorry they were to miss her. Marjorie has gotten to look just look a tough Dago--fat and coarse and black as pitch. Lucy and I then walked back to college and I went with her while she got her mail-box. On the way we passed lots of her classmates,whom she hardly seemed to know, but all the Jewish girls, (and there were about ten of them), she hugged and kissed for all she was worth. She also told me that her two college chums are in Davison, and they are to look out for me. They are of the same variety. It is very nice of her, but I am not anxious to start out with her exclusive policy. She has given me the impression in all I have seen of her since yesterday that her primary purpose in college is to meet as many Jewish girls from as many different cities as possible. Last night Miss Smith, our warden, gave an informal reception to all the "inmates" of Davison, their parents, and friends. Mother went because Miss Smith asked her to particularly. She staid only a little while. It was a very good way for us to become acquainted a little faster. We talked and then danced. It was very enjoyable indeed, as the old man would say, except that it would not have been enjoyable to him. There was chapel this morning but I did not go because it was not compulsory and I had a good many things to straighten out here. Besides which, I agreed with Mother to sleep late this morning and take breakfast with her. I have not eaten with her since I started to eat here. She seemed to think I needed the sleep--I did, too. I woke up at eight o'clock, fooled around, and landed over there at nine thirty. Mother was not ready yet, so I ate, and by the time she had finished and I got back here, it was eleven. There was a note on my door from my advisor, asking me to meet her at [a] quarter to eleven and go to chapel with her, but it was too late. I suppose she will come around this afternoon. She said in her note that her roommate had met me and that she said I had friends already, so she was not worried about me. I don't know, who her roommate is. Apparently I have drawn a prize. Several girls have asked me who my advisor is, and they all proceeded to tell me what a wonderful girl she is. Lucy told me that she is one of the biggest girls in college--XYZ her Junior year without being a grind, and also on lots of committees. I'll know more about her when I meet her. She is not what you and I thought she was, Lester. I passed a girl yesterday that looked so much like Libby Kuhn that I turned around to see who she was. Lucy told me later that she was her sister. I also saw Lawrence Litchfield's sister. Marse's friend Elaine Wolf is down the hall a little. She is not bashful by a long shot. She was in here today. I was talking to her yesterday, and all of a sudden she said, "Oh, now I know who you are--you are Charlie Aaron's niece." I suppose she calls him that, too. There are an awful lot of hook-noses around, and plenty in Davison. I hope they are nicer than those I met yesterday. I really don't know much else. I realize that this is a terribly sloppy and disconnected letter, but I have been interrupted a thousand times. At least its length makes up for its sloppiness. This is the ribbon we bought in Santa Barbara. I wouldn't give a penny for it either.You ought to hear the rising bell. It comes off a half hour'before breakfast, which means seven o'clock. It is about as loud as the ,bell on this typewriter. It is a good thing that I have an alarm clock. Also, there are no showers here, only bath-tubs, which is rather a nuisance. Something else I forgot. On-the train up I began to get the first realization that I might have made a mistake in asking not to be put in Main. I am beginning to change my mind. The post-office, the bulletin boards, the janitor's office, the electrician, the grocery store, the book-store, all are in Main, and the noise is enough to drive a person crazy. In addition to that, they have rubber carpets in the corridors to help deaden the noise, and the smell is sickening. The rooms are musty, and two by four, if that. So I guess that I ought to be glad I am where I am, and know a good thing when I see it. Love, Chicken roasted potatoes Hope your foot gets better, old man. Why did you not send the list of books we have at home? Classes start tomorrow, and we will probably have to get books then. The official address of welcome to the Freshmen is tomorrow morning in chapel at the Convocation. Also, I forgot to get you to show me how to do more Trig. I hope I'll get along without it. Phyllis is in a small off-campus house, about two blocks from my end of the campus. She has a dandy little corner room, all furnished by the house-owner. She has a room-mate, however. They don't have to make their own beds. They don't have to go to daily chapel, either. There is Junior-Freshman singing in the Open-Air Theatre tonight. I forgot one other thing. Friday night the Juniors marched in a body, to most of the halls, called the Freshmen to the windows and serenaded us. They sang their songs of welcome to their sister-class. Some were very good Finis.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, n.d. [postmarked February 9, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-02-09]
Text: Dear Father and Pete: I am guilty of forgetting to write until the last minute. I fooled around working for a while and doing generally nothing. This afternoon I heard Dr. Rinehart, president of Mills College, San Francisco, speak Informally in Senior parlor. Outside of that I did nothing exciting except to call on my faculty advisor. She asked me how I came out, and when I told her she had probably looked my marks up already she admitted she had. I will probably write a letter later in the...
Show moreDear Father and Pete: I am guilty of forgetting to write until the last minute. I fooled around working for a while and doing generally nothing. This afternoon I heard Dr. Rinehart, president of Mills College, San Francisco, speak Informally in Senior parlor. Outside of that I did nothing exciting except to call on my faculty advisor. She asked me how I came out, and when I told her she had probably looked my marks up already she admitted she had. I will probably write a letter later in the evening. I spent an hour and a half getting my debate instructions this morning, and I am working on that now. I write the letters Fan[This side of card is for address] Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, n.d. [postmarked February 9, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-02-09]
Text: Dear Father and Pete: I am guilty of forgetting to write until the last minute. I fooled around working for a while and doing generally nothing. This afternoon I heard Dr. Rinehart, president of Mills College, San Francisco, speak Informally in Senior parlor. Outside of that I did nothing exciting except to call on my faculty advisor. She asked me how I came out, and when I told her she had probably looked my marks up already she admitted she had. I will probably write a letter later in the...
Show moreDear Father and Pete: I am guilty of forgetting to write until the last minute. I fooled around working for a while and doing generally nothing. This afternoon I heard Dr. Rinehart, president of Mills College, San Francisco, speak Informally in Senior parlor. Outside of that I did nothing exciting except to call on my faculty advisor. She asked me how I came out, and when I told her she had probably looked my marks up already she admitted she had. I will probably write a letter later in the evening. I spent an hour and a half getting my debate instructions this morning, and I am working on that now. I write the letters Fan[This side of card is for address] Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, n.d. [postmarked February 24, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-02-24]
Text: Dear Father and Pete: I am glad Irene Mott approves of me, Pete--I surely do approve of her. Also, I do not know Mr. Morton Meyer well enough to know whether that is a compliment or a slam. Which is it? The reading list is very interesting. I shall probably profit by it next summer. At present it is almost impossible to do the work which directly helps my assigned work. I am going next hour to the discussion of Miss Haight, head of the Latin department, on the historical background of...
Show moreDear Father and Pete: I am glad Irene Mott approves of me, Pete--I surely do approve of her. Also, I do not know Mr. Morton Meyer well enough to know whether that is a compliment or a slam. Which is it? The reading list is very interesting. I shall probably profit by it next summer. At present it is almost impossible to do the work which directly helps my assigned work. I am going next hour to the discussion of Miss Haight, head of the Latin department, on the historical background of Electra, which is to be read by Edith Wynne Matthison. I just came back from the Library, where I read "Celui Qui Epousa Une Femme Muette", the French Club Paly. I signed up for the tryouts. I ought to be able to do something with that, it seems to me. Miss Thallon is back on the job today. I handed in my topic today. I certainly am not feeling decent. Last night I could not make myself go down to dinner, but after resting and half-sleeping for two hours, I felt somewhat better. Otherwise nothing new. The bell has rung for the next hour, so I must beat it. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Pete, February 10,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 2/10/20
Text: Dear Father + Pete I just came back from the L'Aiglon tryouts. I don't think I had a chance. I got a letter from Dr. F. enclosing one to get permission for me to come to N.Y. Saturday. I suppose Aunt B. will meet me - I'll write her. [More] snow. We cer-tainly are having enough. I got 5 letters from Mother yesterday. I have [as] extra work a [Conimen] to be read in French + a history topic. I'm going to work on Savanarola. Love, Feb. 10 [Fannie] Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 S....
Show moreDear Father + Pete I just came back from the L'Aiglon tryouts. I don't think I had a chance. I got a letter from Dr. F. enclosing one to get permission for me to come to N.Y. Saturday. I suppose Aunt B. will meet me - I'll write her. [More] snow. We cer-tainly are having enough. I got 5 letters from Mother yesterday. I have [as] extra work a [Conimen] to be read in French + a history topic. I'm going to work on Savanarola. Love, Feb. 10 [Fannie] Mr. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pitts burg, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, October 4,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/4/19
Text: October 4, 1919. Dear Father and Mother, I am sorry that I could not get time for a letter yesterday. I'll tell you my programme and I think you will see why. I got up in time for breakfast, as usual. At nine o'clock, after some of that "Morgen Stunde Hat Gold im Munde" business, I went over to the gym for my physical examination. They give all sorts of strength tests, examine your arches, back, etc. She told me to walk more on the outside of feet, and my arches would...
Show moreOctober 4, 1919. Dear Father and Mother, I am sorry that I could not get time for a letter yesterday. I'll tell you my programme and I think you will see why. I got up in time for breakfast, as usual. At nine o'clock, after some of that "Morgen Stunde Hat Gold im Munde" business, I went over to the gym for my physical examination. They give all sorts of strength tests, examine your arches, back, etc. She told me to walk more on the outside of feet, and my arches would never hurt me. I weigh one hundred and forty-one pounds without my clothes. I bet I made the record of the Freshman class. She also remembered what you had told her, but I did not need her assistance. I took the swimming test, dressed, and made a ninethirty class a good distance away. I don t think I'll do much swimming in that pool, you get dizzy turning the corners. The water was a good temperature, though. All you have to do in the test is to swim around the pool, and of course it is a cinch. So I passed off my test sooner than the Old Man did. In Hygiene we got a lecture from Miss Ballentine on the importance of Physical Education. She read her lecture and did not realize how fast she was going. She said she would tell us whenever there was something she wanted us to take down. And then she would go so fast that whenever she said, "Take this down" the whole place would start to roar. At the beginning of the fifth hour I reported to Miss White for the French exam. She left me in her room with the exam, and told me to take two hours to two and a half. It was the fourth year part of the 1919 Comprehensive exam, except that she changed the subject of the composition to be written. She first gave me, "Characteristics of Victor Hugo's Style", or, "Characteristics of the Classic Theater". Then she told me I could write on the characteristics of any author I had read recently, I took that. If it had been a board exam, I should say that I got away with between eighty and ninety, but she did not seem so keen about my doing it, so I don't know how she will mark it. I hope I will know the result before Pete comes, as I would like to talk over with him which course to take. It was a hot, Eastern afternoon, so I was pretty well used up when I left the exam. I had been trying several different times to get in touch with the girl with whom I was to play tennis. When I didn't have classes, she did. Finally we arranged for Thursday afternoon, and then it rained. So when I got back from the exam, I found a note from her on my door. I went over for her, and by the time we had waited for a court, it was after five. We decided to play it out. The courts were still slippery from the rain. She was at camp this summer, and was in dandy practice. Consequently it made me play my best. I won the first set, 6-4. She won the second, 7-5, and the last, 6-4. There washardly a game that was not a deuce game. We were both so boiling and hot and hungry that we did not know what we were doing toward the end. So If I head won it would have been pure luck, and her winning on one point was pure luck. I have never played so hard, nor had as much fun out of it. We did not have our watches, and it developed to our dismay that played, till 6:50. She went to chapel as hot as she was but I could not because I had to get ready for Temple, and besides which that is a dandy way of catching Pneumonia. So I came back and had a mad chase to get ready to meet the rest of the Vassar Contingent to the most disorderly place I have seen for a good while. Helen, Ruth Franklin, their roommate Eleanor Harris and a Christian friend of hers, Lucy, Henrietta Seitner, Mildred Gutwillig, Jim Rosenfeld's cousin, and I went. We got seats in back near the door, thank goodness. It was the most reform of the three congregations here, thatis, the men and women sit together. If you enter a place like that with any thoughtful feeling at all, it is soon knocked out of you. There were two young men in back of us who were, making fun of the rabbi the whole time. Finally one said, "say, if that fellow makes us stand again, I am going to strike". Talking with the neighbors was just the same as in Europe. Every now and then there were a few English sentences, and then, after we had been there about an hour and a quarter, came the English sermon. The rabbi announced that he would like some of the men to go back and close the doors to keep the racket out, and also if people wanted to leave, to leave then or stay through the sermon. They should stay through or get out. Whereupon almost all the men jumped up to guard the doors and we were practically locked in. It reminded me of that Alsatian at Squeeky Bob's who talked about the Hebrew fit. I honestly believe that whole sermon, which last twenty minutes, was two sentences. I thought only the Latin authors could do that. The man read the sermon and did not look up a single time. There was a man sitting next to Henrietta Seitner who rather pitied us because we did not show any ease at following the service. He informed her that he had gone four years to the University of Moscow, and then to college in England. His comments were really more interesting than the service. He said some of the tallises were more elaborate than others. In olden times the educated, got the fancy ones. Now you buy them--an expressman could get a fancy one. I think he was talking as loud as the rabbi. He did not pay one speck of attention to what was going on except to look at the book every now and then and then tell us that the rabbi was skipping. He had a Christian friend with him and he got into a religious argument with him, which was also very interesting. The sermon was on duty, but it was not what I should call deep or brainy. Ruth Franklin has a friend in town whom we met afterwards. I think they are the only Reform people in Poughkeepsie. She said, I had only one religious thought all evening, and that was pity for you poor girls." Well, I learned one thing anyhow. I expect to be here four years, and I don't expect to go to Temple in Poughkeepsie again.You see I missed my dinner, so when I got back I was glad enough to join in the party across the hall. A few cookies don't go very far. I slept till nine this morning, and then proceeded to write this letter. Love, [Fannie]
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, October 30,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/30/19
Text: Oct. 30. Dear Father + Mother, I am sure I'll get time for a letter tomorrow. I played tennis after lunch - I must work on the English com-mittee now. I am getting tired of work. I am looking [forward] to seeing you, Mother. I got a commence-ment present from [Howe St.] today. Another note to write. I did not get time to see about your tie, Father. Love, [Fannie]This was evidently missent. I shall write more tomorrow. Love, [Fannie] I sent you the French Dictionary. [this side of card...
Show moreOct. 30. Dear Father + Mother, I am sure I'll get time for a letter tomorrow. I played tennis after lunch - I must work on the English com-mittee now. I am getting tired of work. I am looking [forward] to seeing you, Mother. I got a commence-ment present from [Howe St.] today. Another note to write. I did not get time to see about your tie, Father. Love, [Fannie]This was evidently missent. I shall write more tomorrow. Love, [Fannie] I sent you the French Dictionary. [this side of card is for adress] Mr. M. L. Aaron, 55 Campbell Hall, Princeton, N. J.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, October 29,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/29/19
Text: Dear Father + Mother [;] I missed out on the book that I wanted [in] the library yesterday, so I shall have to go there immediately after lunch. I may be able to write tonight. Tell and Hattie if she has any good costume to send it to me immediately if it will be here in time for Saturday night. The Sophomore party is Saturday night, + it is masquerade. Otherwise loads new, but I have not time to tell it. Love, Fannie Oct. 29.[this side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402...
Show moreDear Father + Mother [;] I missed out on the book that I wanted [in] the library yesterday, so I shall have to go there immediately after lunch. I may be able to write tonight. Tell and Hattie if she has any good costume to send it to me immediately if it will be here in time for Saturday night. The Sophomore party is Saturday night, + it is masquerade. Otherwise loads new, but I have not time to tell it. Love, Fannie Oct. 29.[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 Mother, October 13,1919
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/13/19
Text: Oct. 13. Dear Father + Mother, You know today is my worst day - all morning straight. I have a tennis appointment for 10 minutes from now + then I have to take your new prescription to town. It's a glorsious day. More in letter. Love, FannieMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron 402 S. Winebiddle St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

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

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, n.d. [postmarked September 25, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-09-25]
Text: Dear Father + Mother: [Trunks] aren't here yet. but I've about gotten an order as much as is here. Loafed all day yesterday. It surely seems funny to be a Senior! Convocation was not a bit impressive, strange to say. Prof. [Nettleton] looks as tho he'll be very good. You ought to see little me in cap + gown! Going to town [this] aft. I think. I surely was glad to get in a class of Miss Ellery! Again - [alltho] I don't [think] I'll like Renaissance as well as French...
Show moreDear Father + Mother: [Trunks] aren't here yet. but I've about gotten an order as much as is here. Loafed all day yesterday. It surely seems funny to be a Senior! Convocation was not a bit impressive, strange to say. Prof. [Nettleton] looks as tho he'll be very good. You ought to see little me in cap + gown! Going to town [this] aft. I think. I surely was glad to get in a class of Miss Ellery! Again - [alltho] I don't [think] I'll like Renaissance as well as French Rev. <When you send books> send "Mont St. Michel + chartre" please. <[Dr]> in laundry first time, I'll let you know about the box later. Love, FannieMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron. 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, n.d. [postmarked October 8,1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-10-08]
Text: Dear Father + Mother, I'm sorry I missed the mail, but this is lab day. F.[This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, n.d. [postmarked October 8, 1921]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1921-10-08]
Text: Dear Father + Mother! It is as gorgeous as freshman year, but luck was against us and brought us cold weather and rain from ten o'clock on. I'm blessing the winter coat I brought along. We're having a great time. - and enjoying every minute. Congrats on the old man's birthday. Fannie Mr. + Mrs. M. Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. LAKE SHORE. MOHONK LAKE, N. Y.

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

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, n.d. [postmarked November 17, 1919]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1919-11-17]
Text: Dear Father + Mother, Mlle. [Champy] is telling [each indivi] - dual member of the class about the mistakes in their last papers. The [less] I listen the [less] apt I'll be to make mis-takes. I have all my work in good order for today, so I ought not to suffer from the great time I had. I took a [take out] with two others. It saved lots of time and we got back by nine-forty. I got my math done over again on the train going up. Back at work again for ten days! Love, Fannie Glasses case,...
Show moreDear Father + Mother, Mlle. [Champy] is telling [each indivi] - dual member of the class about the mistakes in their last papers. The [less] I listen the [less] apt I'll be to make mis-takes. I have all my work in good order for today, so I ought not to suffer from the great time I had. I took a [take out] with two others. It saved lots of time and we got back by nine-forty. I got my math done over again on the train going up. Back at work again for ten days! Love, Fannie Glasses case, Mother. Also, you did not give me the list. Will you send it, please?
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, n.d. [postmarked November 10, 1921]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1921-11-10]
Text: Dear Father + Mother: Sorry I can't write anything but a card today. I am going full speed but not cutting down on sleep + fresh air. Last night was very hopeful. [Here's] hoping Sat. night is successful! Certainly I would rather be with you at Thanksgiving time if you are in Atlantic, but it seems to me that you ought to go it easy on hotel food. However, you know more about it than I do. Love, Fannie Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, n.d. [postmarked March 1, 1920]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-03-01]
Text: Dear Father + Mother, I am very tired - the train was quite late + even with a taxi I only got out here at ten twenty-five. I was very stupid this morning - there is always the "day after" a week-end. I shall now go over to the infirm. I liked the food in N.Y. better than here. Have a good time in A.C. Love, FannieMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, c/o Hotel Ambassador, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, n.d. [postmarked January 26, 1922]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-01-26]
Text: Dear Father + Mother: Spent from 5 to 7:30 with Pauline, Edgar, + Helen yesterday. That includes [dinneer]. I can tell you some funny things when I see you. Pauline said she would call you up. [shey] are going home tonight, leaving here 2:02. Helen has 2 exams tomorrow + 1 Sat. that she hasn't studied for! I studied for [J] for 2 hrs last night. Came over to Metcalf - as in bed at 10, slept till 9 this AM. + had a delicious breakfast in bed. I have the room Lucy + I had Freshman yr- by...
Show moreDear Father + Mother: Spent from 5 to 7:30 with Pauline, Edgar, + Helen yesterday. That includes [dinneer]. I can tell you some funny things when I see you. Pauline said she would call you up. [shey] are going home tonight, leaving here 2:02. Helen has 2 exams tomorrow + 1 Sat. that she hasn't studied for! I studied for [J] for 2 hrs last night. Came over to Metcalf - as in bed at 10, slept till 9 this AM. + had a delicious breakfast in bed. I have the room Lucy + I had Freshman yr- by myself this time. How I hated this place 2 yes. ago, + how wonderful it seems to me now! I guess 2 yrs. have made some diff. in me after all - I amused myself in bed last night making comparisons. I studied psych from 10 to lunch time, + and am going to do [Sec.] this aft. Will stay here till Sat. if they'll let me. Dr. Be gave me her address to write her about Phila. She's a peach, She wont' be here next semester. Do you think I ought to send Henrietta B. an engagement present? R.S.V.P.? FannieMRS. MARCUS AARON, 402 S. WINEßiDDLE AVE., PITTSBURGH, PA.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, May 10,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 5/10/20
Text: May 10. Dear Father + Mother, I moved home today. I'll try it and see how it works. I found a note on my door from Eleanor Wolfe - sorry to have missed me. It took a while for it to down who she was - but the address Park Ave., helped. Nothing new in classes, except that I got a C+ on that math makeup quiz. It's time for me to wake up. Mlle. C. says she will certify that I don't need [a2nd] year foreign language. Hurrah! I don't think those were the glasses, Mother. There...
Show moreMay 10. Dear Father + Mother, I moved home today. I'll try it and see how it works. I found a note on my door from Eleanor Wolfe - sorry to have missed me. It took a while for it to down who she was - but the address Park Ave., helped. Nothing new in classes, except that I got a C+ on that math makeup quiz. It's time for me to wake up. Mlle. C. says she will certify that I don't need [a2nd] year foreign language. Hurrah! I don't think those were the glasses, Mother. There should be 2 pairs specs. at home. Medicine + laundry O.K. Love; FannieMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, March 10,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/10/20
Text: Dear Father + Mother, I am very busy, otherwise nothing new. THe history quiz( ) was moderately hard. You probably would not send the laundry, even if I did, not say not to. Nope the telegram was satisfactory. Love, Fannie March 10Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron 402 S. Winebiddle Ave Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, January 31, 1923 [?]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1923-01-31 [?]
Text: Dear Father + Mother: Henrietta + Walter met me at the station + W. brought us home. Then I had a shampoo + at 4:30 we took the st. car to the [shalfonte] + walked back here. Then I took a brief nap, + dressed for dinner. Mr. L.S. was here for dinner. It was a "swell" dinner - best china, many courses, etc. The gentleman whent home at midnight I went to sleep at two. Perhaps Ill sleep tonight! My room is "adorable" - the whole house is! We just finished making the beds +...
Show moreDear Father + Mother: Henrietta + Walter met me at the station + W. brought us home. Then I had a shampoo + at 4:30 we took the st. car to the [shalfonte] + walked back here. Then I took a brief nap, + dressed for dinner. Mr. L.S. was here for dinner. It was a "swell" dinner - best china, many courses, etc. The gentleman whent home at midnight I went to sleep at two. Perhaps Ill sleep tonight! My room is "adorable" - the whole house is! We just finished making the beds + now we are writing out family letters. From that we shall proceed to market+ then for a walk. I called Aunt Laura + Lucy yesterday. Harold is all right, she says. The weather is not so fine, but it has stopped raining. It rained during the night. Mr. + Mrs. Frank had the chairs next to mine. When we got off the train, Mrs. F. said she'd like to meet H's husband, she never had. H, however, had told W. - "Here come the F's - you know them.- so he comes up and says - "How do you do, Mrs. F - I'm glad to see you again!" Whereupon Ms. F says. - "I'm glad to meet you - we were in Europe at the time of your wedding! H sends love. Love, F Hope the treatment had better luck than the 1st.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, January 30,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-01-30
Text: Dear Father + Mother: Nothing to report except that I have studied + slept a lot + mismanaged the day terribly. Love, Fannie Jan. [30]Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, Hotel Commodore, New York

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, February 3,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-02-03
Text: Feb. 3. Dear Father + Mother: I studied 3 hrs. this morning for my chem exam. I feel as though I'm going to my funeral this afternoon. At least there will be a large attendance paying me their last respects! I may telegraph you in the morning, in case I should decide to take the 1:09. The 11:38 [may] be too much of a rush. Please make a shampoo app'tment for tomorrow aft. for me. I need it terribly. Fannie Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron Hotel Commodore New York.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, [February 16, 1923]
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1923-02-16]
Text: Friday Dear Father + Mother: I woke up in the middle of the night with a terrific sore throat, and this A.M. reveals in addition to the throat a bad cough and 100� fever. I have sent for the doctor but she hasn't come yet. The infirm. is over-flowing, so I shall have to stay in my room. I am staying in bed + will take good care of myself. 4 P.M. The [nurs] from the office came + took me to the Infirm at 9:30. I'm in the grippe ward with 3 other afflicted ones. Dr. T. was in +...
Show moreFriday Dear Father + Mother: I woke up in the middle of the night with a terrific sore throat, and this A.M. reveals in addition to the throat a bad cough and 100� fever. I have sent for the doctor but she hasn't come yet. The infirm. is over-flowing, so I shall have to stay in my room. I am staying in bed + will take good care of myself. 4 P.M. The [nurs] from the office came + took me to the Infirm at 9:30. I'm in the grippe ward with 3 other afflicted ones. Dr. T. was in + remarked that "Stella Hamburger will be discouraged - She's a nice girl, but she thinks the sun rises + sets in F." All of which lack of medication hasn't improved my throat any. I still have almost 100 fever. My throatis very sore. but my head is better + I have no bodily grippe pains. I slept several hrs. this aft. I am terribly disgusted with myself, but I can't do anything about it. Don't worry - I'll stay here till I"m better + take care of myself. Half the college has either grippe or terrible colds. Helen took my watch home for me. I received [a] 4 or 5 days ago + it still [gains] a lot. Please send [Sam] for it + return it to [Grogan's] + tell them to keep it till it is fixed, or to say if they can't fix it. Love, Fannie
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, April 7,1921
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-04-07
Text: April 7. 1921, Dear Father + Mother: Slept yesterday after noon from 3-6. Worked on debate till 3 and had practice all evening. Four classes this morning + lab this aft-ernoon. Then to work on the history [onthne] due tomorrow. Love, Fannie Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother, April 18,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 4/18/20
Text: [Soumtag] Dear Father + Mother, It is a glorious day + I am enjoying it from my bed in Metcalfe. I am finishing my Latin makeup. Miss Smith was just here. She, like everybody else, was very nice. I have always had the notion that she was half-hearted, but I have changed my mind. She was telling me what a fine hall Davison will be next year, and I could not think of dropping back. She and I doped it out that if necessary I can come over here and go to bed every week (for six weeks) from Friday...
Show more[Soumtag] Dear Father + Mother, It is a glorious day + I am enjoying it from my bed in Metcalfe. I am finishing my Latin makeup. Miss Smith was just here. She, like everybody else, was very nice. I have always had the notion that she was half-hearted, but I have changed my mind. She was telling me what a fine hall Davison will be next year, and I could not think of dropping back. She and I doped it out that if necessary I can come over here and go to bed every week (for six weeks) from Friday noon [or] evening to Monday morning. I think I ought to get along all right that way. Took Dr. T's medicine this this morning. She said it would help me until mine comes, + I think it did. I was very sorry that you decided you had to come. It is too much wear and tear on you, - [besides] which I don't want you until my work is made up and I feel a little better, so that we can enjoy each other's company." the time when it would be most ideal for you to come would be in 3 wks, for [IVI od] Hall in the outdoor theater. It would divide my 6 wks in half, and you would enjoy it. you know you would. I thought it was [eather] extravagent have Lucy call you up again last night, but I had heard nothing from you in answer to my telegram, + that is why I told her to doit. She was busy, + I had to know then, yes or no, [without] before going back to Raymond. Please 'scuse said extravagance. So the idea is that I'll see you in a few weeks. How about it? We won the debate from Colgate - 2-1. that ought to bring Princeton down off its high horse. Mr. Calvin Dodd [MarCraken] is to be christened in chapel this afternoon. The college is invited. Sorry [I] miss it - it must be quite amusing. Do they use coed water on the poor kid's head? My education has been neglected. Otherwise nothing new. I want to know what you think of the plan of [comin for] III Hall. Miss Smith suggested it. R.S.V.P. Love, Fannie You know when I left home we decided there was to be no bluff-work about myself. So why did you get overly '[bet] up'?
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to Father and Mother , March 3,1920
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 3/3/20
Text: Dear Father + Mother, Nothing new, except that I am very busy for tomorrow. Phyllis + I are to meet tomorrow aft. She is vusy moving on [campus], to [Maiee.] Love, Fannie Mar. 3Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, c/o Hotel Ambassador Atlantic City, New Jersey

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 [family], n.d. [postmarked May 15, 1922]:
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Description
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1922-05-15]
Text: My last exam is over at 1PM Tuesday. I ought to be packing by Wednesday noon. if I work steadily. I'd just as soon leave Th. morning If you want, but I can make Wed.P.M. alright. Let me know what you decide - I am anxious to waste no time about the EM.D.s. so Wed. might gain a day. Mother - this is very important - I swear it's the last book I'll ask for this year - send Hegner's "Anumal Biology" in any laundry before exams, so that I have it by week-end May 27,...
Show moreMy last exam is over at 1PM Tuesday. I ought to be packing by Wednesday noon. if I work steadily. I'd just as soon leave Th. morning If you want, but I can make Wed.P.M. alright. Let me know what you decide - I am anxious to waste no time about the EM.D.s. so Wed. might gain a day. Mother - this is very important - I swear it's the last book I'll ask for this year - send Hegner's "Anumal Biology" in any laundry before exams, so that I have it by week-end May 27, 28. I must study for exam Fri 30 from it - + there is only 1 libe copy. If you can't get it, I'll by one, but I bought another Biology a few mons ago - and I can't use it for this exam. Dinner last night very successful Love Fannie[This Side of Card is For Address] Mr and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Title: Aaron, Fannie -- to [family], n.d. [postmarked March 16, 1922]:
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Description
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 December 12, 1920]:
Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Description
Date: n.d. [postmarked 1920-12-15]
Text: Love, Fannie. All well. Won't write today

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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