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: vcl_Letters_Aaron_Fannie_1922-05_06_010_001
Dear Mother, Father, and Pete:
I have started writing up my second psych topic! I shall retire from the world until it Is finished, except for an interruption for Third Hall tonight. It is a glorious day for it. We don't sit on the ground, Mother--we sit on chairs. They fill the theater with chairs for Third Hall and for Commencement celebrations. Class Day, etc.
I don't know much new, except that we had a debate meeting prior to sending -Gamp and Peggy off to the Conference of the League at Barnard next Saturday. The two changes that I advocated strongly were cutting the time of preparation down to three weeks instead of six and having speeches go straight through without intermission before rebuttals. That is a much greater test of ingenuity, mentality, etc. than having time to be told by your captain what to say. I also urged one week of tryouts instead of two. I think the length of weeks covered by the league debates is enough to keep the best out of them. Everybody agreed-in fact, everybody strongly suggested the same thing.
Haven't done anything exciting to write an interesting letter about—except to have spring fever, and I can't write a book on that.
Love,
Fannie
Friday.
I have started writing up my second psych topic! I shall retire from the world until it Is finished, except for an interruption for Third Hall tonight. It is a glorious day for it. We don't sit on the ground, Mother--we sit on chairs. They fill the theater with chairs for Third Hall and for Commencement celebrations. Class Day, etc.
I don't know much new, except that we had a debate meeting prior to sending -Gamp and Peggy off to the Conference of the League at Barnard next Saturday. The two changes that I advocated strongly were cutting the time of preparation down to three weeks instead of six and having speeches go straight through without intermission before rebuttals. That is a much greater test of ingenuity, mentality, etc. than having time to be told by your captain what to say. I also urged one week of tryouts instead of two. I think the length of weeks covered by the league debates is enough to keep the best out of them. Everybody agreed-in fact, everybody strongly suggested the same thing.
Haven't done anything exciting to write an interesting letter about—except to have spring fever, and I can't write a book on that.
Love,
Fannie
Friday.
: vcl_Letters_Aaron_Fannie_1922-05_06_010_002
Dear Mother,
You asked some time ago about my bowels. I have been having to alternate between liberal doses of cascara and two pills. If I last that way for another month I will be satisfied and then I gean get straightened out when I get home. It means a lot to me to have them move early in the morning, so I hope this system will continue to be effective for another month.
I think it would be great if you came up in the car, if you go as far as Harrisburgin It. The only objection I have is that Sam will then know about the doctor business, and I hate "servant-gossip" I don't think a moderate amount of touring will do me any harm. In fact, I am convinced that the invalid life has done me absolutely no good and I don't seewhyl shouldn't enjoy things a little now.
I am enclosing a Letter from Dr. F. I wonder what good he thinks writing to himevery week is going to do my health, as long as i am not going to have any more treatments!
What do you think of my prospective course? It looks very good to me—and I am quite pleased at the idea of doing more in Economics.
Eove, Fannie
Just remember that I tore the letter up - simply said that I should discontinue treat. + let him know in 1 wk how I am "progressing"
You asked some time ago about my bowels. I have been having to alternate between liberal doses of cascara and two pills. If I last that way for another month I will be satisfied and then I gean get straightened out when I get home. It means a lot to me to have them move early in the morning, so I hope this system will continue to be effective for another month.
I think it would be great if you came up in the car, if you go as far as Harrisburgin It. The only objection I have is that Sam will then know about the doctor business, and I hate "servant-gossip" I don't think a moderate amount of touring will do me any harm. In fact, I am convinced that the invalid life has done me absolutely no good and I don't seewhyl shouldn't enjoy things a little now.
I am enclosing a Letter from Dr. F. I wonder what good he thinks writing to himevery week is going to do my health, as long as i am not going to have any more treatments!
What do you think of my prospective course? It looks very good to me—and I am quite pleased at the idea of doing more in Economics.
Eove, Fannie
Just remember that I tore the letter up - simply said that I should discontinue treat. + let him know in 1 wk how I am "progressing"
: vcl_Letters_Aaron_Fannie_1922-05_06_010_003
Introduction
Psych. crowd - constitution of
Group spirit
Qualities of
Gregariousness of man as motive of crowd psych. - [Trotter]
Characteristics of highly organized groups
Lecture of Crowds - [Conway]
4. Characteristics of all crowds.
1. sentiments + morality
2. Ideas, Reasoning Power, Imagination
3. Religious shape assumed by all crowd [connections]
4. Opinions + beliefs of crowds
5 - < > Crowd leaders + their means of persuasion
6. Limitations to variability of belief + opinions of crowds
7. Classification + Description of Diff Kinds of crowds
8. Crowd at War.
9. Crowd organization
10. [Some] considerations in regard to crowd
11 Life cycle of a [readle]
12 Conclusion
Psych. crowd - constitution of
Group spirit
Qualities of
Gregariousness of man as motive of crowd psych. - [Trotter]
Characteristics of highly organized groups
Lecture of Crowds - [Conway]
4. Characteristics of all crowds.
1. sentiments + morality
2. Ideas, Reasoning Power, Imagination
3. Religious shape assumed by all crowd [connections]
4. Opinions + beliefs of crowds
5 - < > Crowd leaders + their means of persuasion
6. Limitations to variability of belief + opinions of crowds
7. Classification + Description of Diff Kinds of crowds
8. Crowd at War.
9. Crowd organization
10. [Some] considerations in regard to crowd
11 Life cycle of a [readle]
12 Conclusion
: vcl_Letters_Aaron_Fannie_1922-05_06_010_004
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