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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 11/3/19
Text: Nov. 3, 1919. Dear Mother + Father, I have to hurry to the library after lunch, so I [cannot] write. Perhaps (?) I'll have time tonight. I got some of the [threatened] letters [off] last night. Love, FannieMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron 402 S. Winebiddle St., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-11-06
Text: Nov. 6. Dear Mother + Father: I wish I had time to write a letter - but I have mountains of work, some extra required lectures, Junior Party rehearsals + endless debate rehearsals. The speakers were picked yesterday - McDonald, Barclay, Aaron. [Ihe] soph's definitely refuse to change the date from Sat. night. So the <debate> game is all off. I'm sorry, but there's not to do about it. We [inotold] last night. It was great! Took the 7:45. I tried to raise W. Union last...
Show moreNov. 6. Dear Mother + Father: I wish I had time to write a letter - but I have mountains of work, some extra required lectures, Junior Party rehearsals + endless debate rehearsals. The speakers were picked yesterday - McDonald, Barclay, Aaron. [Ihe] soph's definitely refuse to change the date from Sat. night. So the <debate> game is all off. I'm sorry, but there's not to do about it. We [inotold] last night. It was great! Took the 7:45. I tried to raise W. Union last night to wire you, but couldn't get them. The [offce] here closes at 10. So I wired this morning. Love Fannie What are your Thanksgiving plans? Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-11-09
Text: Dear Mother + Father, Nov. 8 I heard about the accident at last. Lucy saw her father in N.Y. + he told her about it. You surely had a lucky escape. I worked a lot over the week- end, and have a lot to do this week. It is the time [fuied]-semesters. You know what that means. Spanish [coures]Wednesday. Ec monday a week, and two topics due the end of this week. Also lab quiz today and French Shoe Drive the end of this week. Wishing you more leisure than I have, Harrisburg [Jogo] [This side of...
Show moreDear Mother + Father, Nov. 8 I heard about the accident at last. Lucy saw her father in N.Y. + he told her about it. You surely had a lucky escape. I worked a lot over the week- end, and have a lot to do this week. It is the time [fuied]-semesters. You know what that means. Spanish [coures]Wednesday. Ec monday a week, and two topics due the end of this week. Also lab quiz today and French Shoe Drive the end of this week. Wishing you more leisure than I have, Harrisburg [Jogo] [This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1921-10-12
Text: Oct. 12. Dear Mother + Father: Jeanette came before dinner last night - leaves tonight. I went off to dinner with her, + then left her to go to [TEmple]. It was a regular mob gathering. Some [oery] funny things hap-pened. Will write tomorrow. Altogether it was most un-satisfactory. Love, Fannie Gym situation settled - condition removed and record O.K. up to dateMr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/14/19
Text: Dear Mother and Father: There is nothing new to report since last night's letter. I am going to town after lunch to get the prescription filled. I expect to work this afternoon, and get a lot of stuff out of the road that has been piling up on me. Love, [Fannie] [Oct. 14][this side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 S. Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-10-14
Text: Oct. 14, 1920 Dear Mother + Father, I just came from a French Club meeting. We are going to have a 2 day drive ([Gag] Day) to raise $500 for shoeless children of France. The request came from a Vassar graduate, who is doing work over there. We are going to have the tags in the form of shoes, and have a desk in the soap palace on which will be placed a very large cardboard shoe. The money will be dropped into it. We will ahve real shoes on a table in the halls those two days to catch people as...
Show moreOct. 14, 1920 Dear Mother + Father, I just came from a French Club meeting. We are going to have a 2 day drive ([Gag] Day) to raise $500 for shoeless children of France. The request came from a Vassar graduate, who is doing work over there. We are going to have the tags in the form of shoes, and have a desk in the soap palace on which will be placed a very large cardboard shoe. The money will be dropped into it. We will ahve real shoes on a table in the halls those two days to catch people as they come out from dinner. Then we are going to have large posters. I have charge of getting people to make them. Most of the ideas, at least, a good part of them, originated with yours truly. What do you think of them? The result of an English and a history cut was only one class this morning. I [worked] on my history topic this morning. I have all the material, but I have to arrange it this evening. The Spanish conference yesterday consisted of read-ing a long list of words (for purposes of pronunciation correction), and talking a little. [EC] still interestsme very much. It certainly is not hard. I have a huge am't of Eng-lish reading for Monday. I have lab this afternoon. It tires me, but I don't think much more than it would even if I were perfectly well. We had a meeting of '22 and '26 of Davison last night, in connection with our [stunt] party, which is coming off next Friday night. I think it will be pretty good. Me for my [Corona] nex ttime. I am spoiled. Has Gdpa. been sick again? R.S.V.P. honestly.Why did Aunt B. come? [Paps], is your right hand sore or is your pen broken? Love, Fannie What about your trip East?
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-10-18 or 19]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: I didn't write yesterday - be-cause of poor memory. I am rapidly turning feeble-minded. Lucy arrived at 11. She went to drama with me + in the aft. we went out to the cider mill with Helen. She leaves today on the 4:13. I have enjoyed her visit. Love, Fannie

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: October 23.
Text: Dear Mother + Father: Nothing new today. Send me the article about Miss Hamilton, will you. Love, Fannie October 23. The bk. which I asked for once is Chafee's "Fredom of Speech" I know we have it <becaus> At least I'm pretty sure we have.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-10-25]
Text: Mar 23 - Apr 4 Vacation My Dear Mother: date is Mar. 29 I hope you'll come to the Smith debate in preference to Williams, Apr. 29. I wired so that you would have no last minute rush. Atlantic with golf sounds ideal, plus you + Father. I'll consider it final unless you write otherwise. We could stay in N.Y. Friday aft. + Sat. Please remember + attend to these following 2 things: perfectly good rose point lace from a white dress in my chiff. drawer. Have Mrs, Madden wash it + bring it...
Show moreMar 23 - Apr 4 Vacation My Dear Mother: date is Mar. 29 I hope you'll come to the Smith debate in preference to Williams, Apr. 29. I wired so that you would have no last minute rush. Atlantic with golf sounds ideal, plus you + Father. I'll consider it final unless you write otherwise. We could stay in N.Y. Friday aft. + Sat. Please remember + attend to these following 2 things: perfectly good rose point lace from a white dress in my chiff. drawer. Have Mrs, Madden wash it + bring it to N.Y., as I think it owuld make a beautiful collar + cuff + girdle [training] for the rose voile. It will be very pretty. I think a circular skirt would be pretty. bring any other usable lace around. 2 Also [get] the address of Marse's sweater place as I need an orange sweater for my [sport] skirt. His orange silk is in [shreads,] + I'll need it for golf in Atlantic. Hastily, F. Bring the Browning to Smith as I want it on train coming back. [This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-10-26]
Text: Thursday - 9 A.M. Dear Mother + Father: I hade a very miserable afternoon yesterday, but a pretty good night, + this morning I feel fairly well. The pain in my back is gone, + almost all gone in my legs. My head still hurts a little, but not much. I begged some Castor Oil out of Dr. [Bingham] [the young assistent] last night. She thought I was crazy to want it = she wanted to knwo if I had ever taken it before! When Dr. Baldwin sent me over at one o'clock I told her I thought I should...
Show moreThursday - 9 A.M. Dear Mother + Father: I hade a very miserable afternoon yesterday, but a pretty good night, + this morning I feel fairly well. The pain in my back is gone, + almost all gone in my legs. My head still hurts a little, but not much. I begged some Castor Oil out of Dr. [Bingham] [the young assistent] last night. She thought I was crazy to want it = she wanted to knwo if I had ever taken it before! When Dr. Baldwin sent me over at one o'clock I told her I thought I should have that or something else + she said she'd order something for the night. I coaxed her to give it to me sooner, so I was treated to a baby-doll dose of [Rochelle Sacts] which of course did not work. Consequently I felt just as sick when evening came as when I [landed] here. This morning I have at slight beginning ofa cold in my head. So I took some of Dr. Z's cold medicine on the [ ] T. I also bro't my thermometer along + took my temp. during the night when I was up. It was 100 then. This morning before the nurse came in it was 98 4/5. They gave me a full [blefast] without taking my temp! However, I ate only an orange, 1 egg on 1 piece toast, + tea. I suppose for lunch I'll be treated to cabbage + corn, for all the sense they seem to show. But I must give them credit for giving me only a cup of brother last night. They took my temp. yesterday aft. rt. after a class of cold H20, last night after a hot broth, and this A.M. after Tea!! I sure would like to write a book on common sense and present it to them! I heard Dorothy + [Helen] outside last night + [Then] Miss [Lunder] came up with some books + notes, so I judge I'm not allowed company. I imagine I'll be all right by tomorrow morning. I'm stumped when I try to imagine what on earth it came from. Hope the trip didn't tire you too much, Mother. And don't you get any more colds in draughty Atlantic. You may judge by the length of this letter that I have told you all there is to tell about myself, and the absolute truth, so don't worry. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-10-27]
Text: Friday night. Dear Mother + Father: I have spent a most edifying day! I had a bath about 10, got up at 11 + have been up in the room ever since. Ispent the entire day reading the only possible looking novel about - Mary roberts Rhinehart's "The Breaking Point." If you want some good steamer-chair or boardwalk reading read it. It is very interesting. After dinner I read Galsworthy's "Joy." Now the [possibilities] of the [Luperm] libe + of my personal one are...
Show moreFriday night. Dear Mother + Father: I have spent a most edifying day! I had a bath about 10, got up at 11 + have been up in the room ever since. Ispent the entire day reading the only possible looking novel about - Mary roberts Rhinehart's "The Breaking Point." If you want some good steamer-chair or boardwalk reading read it. It is very interesting. After dinner I read Galsworthy's "Joy." Now the [possibilities] of the [Luperm] libe + of my personal one are exhausted, so it's fortunate that both Dr. T. told me this A.M. + Dr. B just before dinner that I'm discharged in the morning. My temp has been 98 all day. The cold medicine has kept a cold from devloping, but still feel a sort of congestion in the nose + ears. It is very sleight - + I have it in control all right. I'll be able to take just as good care of myself at home as here. This is a craughty room, so there is no advantage in that respect. Moreover, here I ahve to eat what'sserved on my tray, whereas on campus I can indulge in 2 or 3 helpings of vegetables. [Eter.] So don't worry that I am getting out too soon. All the pains are gone + I am better. I sent Helen a wire to send you this P.M. in ans. to yours. Hope you [qoreb] all right. Dr. T. asked for you this morning, Mother. Hope you are having good weather in Atlantic, and that you are taking it easy properly. No letter from Pete today. Your last letter from home came. Also had one from Lucy. Then father has a bad cold. She has a nurse for him. Nothing new to tell you. Love, Fannie Did I ever mention that Ely. + I - and her soft-sister, had intended to go to Mohonk for the day Saturday! I seem fated never to get there! However, we still say we're going before Commencement Love, F.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-10-29]
Text: Sunday - 11:30 Dear Mother + Father: Pardon me if I swear a little!! I left the Infirm yest. morning at 10:30. I had a cold, otherwise everything was all right. It was a beautiful day. I was out wlaking for 30 minutes before unch. I spent the aft. sitting in the libe + came back here last night at 9 o'clock. This morning my throat was a little sorer than yesterday + my cold looser. I had 99� temperature, so Dr. T. told me to stay in bed today. I guess I'm here for a good while now....
Show moreSunday - 11:30 Dear Mother + Father: Pardon me if I swear a little!! I left the Infirm yest. morning at 10:30. I had a cold, otherwise everything was all right. It was a beautiful day. I was out wlaking for 30 minutes before unch. I spent the aft. sitting in the libe + came back here last night at 9 o'clock. This morning my throat was a little sorer than yesterday + my cold looser. I had 99� temperature, so Dr. T. told me to stay in bed today. I guess I'm here for a good while now. I'm furious - I certainly didn't do anything yesterday to make me worse. Meanwhile I wish they had a gargle stronger than Lavoris! They ought to run an Infirmary for dolls instead of human beings - When this cold gets out of my throat + ears I'll be happy. My ears feel constantly as they do when you're in a tunnell. D O - - - - - -. Love, Fannie (over) I heard yesterday that Carolyn [Braxton's] father died suddenly last week. He died before she could get home. You knew him, didn't you. Mother?
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-10-30
Text: Dear Mother + Father; Oct 30. I don't know what you are talking about in your letter, Father. I don't remember writing about being tired, but if I said I was, I must have been. There is no change in the way I feel over what I re-ported yesterday. It's queer + incidentally, must uncom-fortable. I hope it's temporary! I have been working all day in [libe] on loads of Eng. reading + a [fince] history topic. Mother, I just this minute realized that Senior Parlor opening is...
Show moreDear Mother + Father; Oct 30. I don't know what you are talking about in your letter, Father. I don't remember writing about being tired, but if I said I was, I must have been. There is no change in the way I feel over what I re-ported yesterday. It's queer + incidentally, must uncom-fortable. I hope it's temporary! I have been working all day in [libe] on loads of Eng. reading + a [fince] history topic. Mother, I just this minute realized that Senior Parlor opening is next Sat. night + I must have an evening dress for it. IF you won't be home, have Aunt Hattie send the blue or orange + orange stockings special P.D.Q. If it can't be let [it], send it as is and I'll manage [something]!Mr. + Mrs. Marcus Aaron, c/o Hotel [Geaymor], Atlantic City, N.J.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-10-31]
Text: Just finished "Upstream." He sure is sore at the world. He and Pete ought to meet. There certainly is plenty in the book that is worth thinking about. 4 P.M. - Tues. Dear Mother + Father: Dr. T. was just in. She said if my throat was better tonight + tomorrow morning that I could go to classes tomorrow. She also said that she'd have let me go today if I hadn't telegraphed you last night that my throat was still sore. They brought your wire asking for an answer up when I...
Show moreJust finished "Upstream." He sure is sore at the world. He and Pete ought to meet. There certainly is plenty in the book that is worth thinking about. 4 P.M. - Tues. Dear Mother + Father: Dr. T. was just in. She said if my throat was better tonight + tomorrow morning that I could go to classes tomorrow. She also said that she'd have let me go today if I hadn't telegraphed you last night that my throat was still sore. They brought your wire asking for an answer up when I was in bed + I had to answer through the infirm. That's what I get for being honest! So instead of dis-missing me she kept me in bed. She said that she promised you not to let me go until I am completely well. Is that so? I hope not. I feel much better this aft. so I guess my throat will be all right in the morning. It burns terribly in the region of the soft palage. It feels as thought a good treatment from Dr. Day, which unfortunately I cannot get, would firrst about fix it up. Love, Fannie
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-10-31]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: I hate to discourage myself by calling it a relapes, as you asked in your letter, but I'll be darned if I know what else it is. I went to 3 classes yesterday + was out for a little while - it was a beautiful warm day. Late in the aft. I felt wretched, as I wrote you in the eve. + had fever again. I came back here at 6:30 + went to bed. My thraot ached + my nose was unbreatuable. Dr. B. "[argyeoled]" my throat + nose. Today they are making me stay in bed. I...
Show moreDear Mother + Father: I hate to discourage myself by calling it a relapes, as you asked in your letter, but I'll be darned if I know what else it is. I went to 3 classes yesterday + was out for a little while - it was a beautiful warm day. Late in the aft. I felt wretched, as I wrote you in the eve. + had fever again. I came back here at 6:30 + went to bed. My thraot ached + my nose was unbreatuable. Dr. B. "[argyeoled]" my throat + nose. Today they are making me stay in bed. I miss only one class, but I am missing more + more libe work. I guess it's wise to stay in bed, because I hate getting worse every after-noon. My throat is still sore today, but not as bad as last night. And my ears still feel dull. My head is quiate a little clearer. Meanwhile I am getting farther and farther behind in my work, + also weaker and weaker. I certainly am dis-gusted and discouraged. Just this minute got your night letter. Your advise to be patient is much to the point, but pretty hard to follow. I'm sick of this performance - I've been out twice + in again the next day each time. I can't see how going to classes should make me worse again every time. Dr. T. told me twise that the only reason she wanted me to come back to sleep was because you were worried about me. Your wire said - "Be extremely careful + don't leave infirmary college too soon." What may college mean there? Or was it a mis take? Love, Fannie Today is the last day for Vassarion picture resittings - I guess the first will have to go in. 10 A.M. Tuesday. There are 2 other girls with colds in the ward now.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-10-04
Text: Oct. 4. Dear Mother + Father, Received 2 letters from you, Mother, + 1 from you, M.A, this A.M. We had our first Ec lecture in Assembly Hall this morning. Spanish still travels at the rate of a mile a minute. I certainly was strong in expecting an easy course. I have to read another [churad] book for tomorrow. Just came from chem lab + discovered, that we had not! Hurrah! I have to get up a 3 minute speech for English Speech tomorrow. Love, Fannie [This side of card is for address] Mr. and...
Show moreOct. 4. Dear Mother + Father, Received 2 letters from you, Mother, + 1 from you, M.A, this A.M. We had our first Ec lecture in Assembly Hall this morning. Spanish still travels at the rate of a mile a minute. I certainly was strong in expecting an easy course. I have to read another [churad] book for tomorrow. Just came from chem lab + discovered, that we had not! Hurrah! I have to get up a 3 minute speech for English Speech tomorrow. Love, Fannie [This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/8/19
Text: Dear Mother + Father I was [tired] and slept too late after lunch to get a letter off in this mail. Will try to write one tonight. I have to call for a telegram - I guess from Marse! Nothing new. Love, Fannie 0ct. 8. Am [pending] laundry now.[This side of Card is for Address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 10/9/19
Text: Dear Mother + Father, Oct. 9. Marse just left, so here's a card. in case my letter misses the mail. Love, Fan Had a fine time with him.[This side of card is for address] Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Aaron, 402 Winebiddle Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.

Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: 1920-09-28
Text: Sept. 28, 1920. Dear Mother + Father, I stayed in Main with Lucy for lunch + now it is raining, so I'll stay here for awhile. The dining-room here certainly is packed + noisy. Well, I had Chem. this morning. Prof. [Moneton] is a sleepy schelmibl (?). He is somewhat like windy [Gorgas] in his line of talk. I also had Miss Salmon this morning for the first time. She has a sense ofhumor, all right. She sent the girl nearest the door to the toor to shut it. The girl could not do it, so she...
Show moreSept. 28, 1920. Dear Mother + Father, I stayed in Main with Lucy for lunch + now it is raining, so I'll stay here for awhile. The dining-room here certainly is packed + noisy. Well, I had Chem. this morning. Prof. [Moneton] is a sleepy schelmibl (?). He is somewhat like windy [Gorgas] in his line of talk. I also had Miss Salmon this morning for the first time. She has a sense ofhumor, all right. She sent the girl nearest the door to the toor to shut it. The girl could not do it, so she gave instructions + made fun of her as though she were in kindergarten. We spent most of the time discussing the meaning of patriotism + American-ization. The two brightest girls in the Senior class are in our class (one the junior xyz), lots of other seniors, + bright juniors! Gee- In english we discussed the present [meahing] of theword "romance" (in lit-erature, Father.) For Friday we have to read "The Rescue" Conrad. I wish the print had been large enough for me to read it in the hospital. By the way, Dr. B. performed her task satisfactorily Sunday night. I [felt] good yesterday, but not so good today. Yesterday was a terribly [strenous] day, though. How about those Ec books? As usual, I am in a hurry. Love, FannieI think I answered all your questions yesterday.
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Creator: Aaron, Fannie
Date: [1922-09-30]
Text: Dear Mother + Father: I worked in the Libe yester-day morning and then played tennis for an hour before lunch with Mart Hay. I left right after lunch for N.Y. on the 2 P.M, and on the train coming down read a play for Drama Galsworthy's "A Family Man." So the time was not wasted. Got [home] at 5:19. I brought my clubs along - I thought Uncle Ike might play today, because the last time he insisted I should have brought them. but he's in Cleveland, so it was rather useless....
Show moreDear Mother + Father: I worked in the Libe yester-day morning and then played tennis for an hour before lunch with Mart Hay. I left right after lunch for N.Y. on the 2 P.M, and on the train coming down read a play for Drama Galsworthy's "A Family Man." So the time was not wasted. Got [home] at 5:19. I brought my clubs along - I thought Uncle Ike might play today, because the last time he insisted I should have brought them. but he's in Cleveland, so it was rather useless. Played with the kids thismorning, and this afternoon they are taking me [crabbing]. It's a gorgeous day! I think I'll go back on the six o'clock tomorrow, if not sooner. I hope you didn't disapprove of my coming down, but I wanted to while the coming was good. When will you be at V.C.? R.S.V.P. I hear Aunt Hattie + [De W] have gone to the Berkshires. Mother, please don't do too much touring at once or you won't get any rest or relaxation out of it. And find a place that you can stay at a while instead of being on the go all the time. If any further advice is needed, just [abbly] to Earickeloo. Your foolish Baby talk letter received, [Pap]. Keep it up. Speaking of Baby Talk reminds me that Phillis said she was only a Baby when Lester was here! She thinks she has gotten very big in the last week. Aunt Bessie says she will write one of these days. if the kids give her a chance. Love, Fannie Don't eat too mcuh tomorrow. I can scarcely remember a year that I haven't had some excuse for [eating]!
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