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Mary Rosa letters (6C1914)

 
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  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to Helen, 1910 September 25
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 2
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 4
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to Helen, 1910 October 7
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 9
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 12
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 16
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 18
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 20
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 23
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 25
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 28
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 30
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 1
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 3
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 6
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 8
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 13
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 15
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 17
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 20
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 22
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 27
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 29
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 December 1
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 December 4
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 December 6
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 December 8
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to Helen, 1910 December 11
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 December 11
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 December 13
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1911 January 8
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 January 10
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 January 12
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1911 January 15
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 January 17
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 January 20
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 January 22
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 January 24
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 January 24
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 January 27
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 January 29
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 January 31
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 February
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 February 3
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 February 5
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother , 1911 February 7
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 February 9
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 February 12
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 February 14
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 February 16
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 February 19
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 February 21
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 February 26
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 March 2
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 March 5
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 March 7
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1911 March 12
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 March 14
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 March 20
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 March 21
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 April 6
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1911 April 9
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her father, 1911 April 14
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1911 April 16
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 April 20
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1911 April 23
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 April 25
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1911 April 30
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 May 3
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her father, 1911 May 6
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 May 7
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 May 9
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 May 11
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 May 14
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 May 16
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her father, 1911 May 18
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 May 21
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 May 23
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 May 25
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 May 28
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 June 1
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 June 4
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 June 7
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 September 21
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 September 24
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 September 26
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 September 28
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 October 1
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 October 3
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 October 5
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 October 8
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 October 10
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 October 12
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 October 15
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 October 17
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 October 19
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1911 October 22
 
  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 January 5 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 January 5

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to mother about the upcoming stress of "midyears," Glee Club concert, feelings of homesickness among the freshmen, and friend Frank's visit to Wellesley.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to Helen, 1910 September 25 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to Helen, 1910 September 25

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to Helen about moving into college, where other girls use her bathroom as a waiting room; going to vespers and seeing a speech about the late Mr. Durant and a sermon about "God is Love" at the chapel for Flower Sunday; an invitation to a Barnswallows party; a meeting with the Christian Association, with speeches by the Dean, Mrs. Durant, and the student government president; shopping; and dreading her upcoming physical.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 2 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 2

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to home about her week so far, including Botany class with lab, having lunch alone, avoiding a crowded student government meeting, her friends, going to church, having dinner, her clothes, a Barnswallow dance with speeches from the president of the barn and Olive Davis, a dorm party, and her workload in English and History.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 4 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 4

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to her mother describing concerns regarding her clothes and the weather, buying new slippers, rearranging her room, her Botany class, her sick friends, and 'the serenade'.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to Helen, 1910 October 7 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to Helen, 1910 October 7

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to Helen describing dorm life with her roommate, the other girls and the rising bell; her academic schedule and more detailed descriptions of French, Botany and Physical Education; and how she keeps so busy she often has to get a bagged lunch.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 9 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 9

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to her parents describing her social life, including dinner and suppertime, dorm parties that consist of baking, eating and telling ghost stories, tryouts for glee and mandolin club, the college news and college directory, and the Physical Education department; missing a school dance and being unsure about the uniform; and hearing a sermon from L. Clark Seelye, president of Smith College.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 12 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 12

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to her mother about her roommate having a Harvard man; her Physical Education classes; and having some issues with laundry, noting that girls are not allowed to wear hats to class.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 16 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 16

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to her parents about going to church; hearing a sermon from Mr. Jones of Bournemouth, England and another from Dr. Charles S. Mills of Saint Louis; two fire drills; and meeting a girl who knows Dr. Banks from Trinity Church in Denver.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 18 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 18

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to her mother about shopping in Boston, having two lunches, and finding out about a Francis MacMillen violin concert she wants to go to; her gym clothes; being asked by a friend to the Sophomore Prom; and some pictures she is getting developed.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 20 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 20

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to her parents about laundry, a lecture by Miss Pendleton, a Christian Association meeting, and details of her broken towel rack and atomizer.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 23 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 23

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to her parents about singing and playing violin with friends, quizzes, classes, shopping, a sermon by Dr. Gifford of Brookline, musical vespers, upcoming Frances MacMillen concert, and requesting permission to buy tickets to see Marcella Sembrich.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 25 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 25

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to mother about making a fancy dinner with friends, going into Boston for a concert at Chickering Hall with an audience of half men, desire to practice music again, new issue of the Wellesley Magazine, and updates on how homework and classes have been going.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 28 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 October 28

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to her mother on her academic progress, missing a Christian Association meeting, being very busy, spending time with friends, and avoiding eating between meals.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 30 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 October 30

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to parents about her and her roommate's concerns that they are gaining weight; hearing a sermon by Dean Hodges of Harvard; permission to see Joseph Hofmann, operas, and "Macbeth" with E.H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe; attending upcoming concert with Marcella Sembrich; and Halloween dinner, festivities, and Barn play "You Never Can Tell" by George Bernard Shaw.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to mother about planning Field Day, meeting up with her first year advisor, cutting English for a music lecture, roommate attending the Dartmouth-Harvard game, keeping records of her letters, having to miss a friend's wedding, and sending out laundry.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 1 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 1

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to mother about letter writing, fixing her atomizer, missing the pay-day fees due dates, upcoming Field Day, going to the Boston Public Library and a concert at Symphony Hall, attending a dance at Pomeroy, and purchasing magazine subscriptions.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 3 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 3

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to mother about Christian Association meeting; students advertising services such as mending, manicuring, poetry, and tutoring; planning Helen's trip to Boston; wearing furs; laundry; and the addition of a corrective gym class to her busy schedule.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 6 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 6

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to parents about attending a sermon by President Fitch of Andover Theological Seminary, soaking rain, missing breakfast, how Physical Education and English are harshly graded, and getting along without much money.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 8 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 8

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to mother about gym class, plans to attend the Dean's Reception, possible visit from a friend, and Field Day costumes and activities.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 13 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 13

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to parents about receiving their check and candy, her father's recent election loss and new governor in New York, Dean's reception, getting straight credit, gaining weight, taking the Wellesley Special train to Boston, and request for opera glasses for Christmas.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 15 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 15

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to mother about about sharing notes with a friend, Christian Association meeting at the Shakespeare House, upcoming announcement of the chairman of the Freshman class, planning for Helen's visit, Sophomore Prom, and clothing.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 17 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 17

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to mother about receiving fresh laundry, study and quiz schedule, gym class, travel arrangements home, and attending a Christian Association tea at Shakespeare House.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 20 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 20

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to parents about planning Helen's trip, hearing a sermon by the Bishop of Central Pennsylvania, following the Harvard-Yale game, quizzes and homework, giving a friend fiddle lessons, and upcoming orchestra trial.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 22 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her mother, 1910 November 22

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to mother about getting the directory, planning Helen's trip, towel rack, orchestra audition, gym class, and walking through Needham, Dana Hall, and Hunnewell Gardens.

  • Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 27 by Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter from Mary Rosa, Wellesley, Massachusetts, to her parents, 1910 November 27

    Mary Rosa and Wellesley College Archives

    Letter to parents about Helen's visit; attending a Tradition Meeting featuring the Dean, Miss Tufts, Katharine Lee Bates, E.H. Sothern, and Julia Marlowe; Sophmore Prom; Junior Play; and plans to come home. Includes note at end from Helen about her visit to Wellesley, finishing a paper, seeing girls from Silver Bay, and Mary's plans to travel home.

 

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