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Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, May 28, 1889
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, May 28, 1889
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Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York, May 28, P.M.
My dear Mrs. Meleney,
I hope, you were not over-tired when reaching home ?!-It troubled me greatly that I had to keep you waiting so long, -but was unable to do otherwise- until noon. There was quite a “string of young Kgtners” calling, previous to your announcement, - and when all were gone, I asked Mrs Woodward to go to my Rooms with me, as I had kept her
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her waiting too.- When you left, there came - soon after - Miss Florence & Miss Dorman, & they helped to write out “addresses” for the eleventh. Then I went up to my dinner,- and after that, the sick gentleman & his wife came to hear some music. At half past nine I was alone, -and - a little tired. Now I have rested for half an hour in the chair you occupied-when your dear "nose" looked so white! - Now I have yet a little work to do, but felt, I wanted first to write to you, dear young friend!
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What did you think of me? Was I too enthusiastic saying at once, that I would join you at Martha’s Vineyard? Did my present feeling of strength mislead me ? and will I be able to assist you in the undertaking? After the - surely - trying time in Washington? I find, according the Program of the N.E.A. that my Paper will be due only on July the eleventh P.M.-and I may be unable to reach the Vineyard not before the end of that week. I have even now consulted the Alumnae. In view of all this, will not you & your husband [illegible] it all? The M.V. Institute commences.
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Commences July 12th, I perceive. Thus I could only be of use to you for two weeks. I [calenlate] this: that I surely will have to remain a few days in Washington after my paper,-& being “about” I know, I shall need that rest [are] returning to New York and then I would need again a couple of days [are] setting out for the Vineyard. Remember, I am not your age! Even though endowed with a certain young feeling & [tenacity] of great “Will-power”.- The practice work as also the [games]- I would sustain & [illegible] & direct - just as much as you wanted me too ; but you would have to arrange “plan’, - and materials , &c. I do not want to be “head”,-only assistance.- Now I have said all.
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Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
That what we did not come to say yesterday, - and you & Mr Meleney must now decide: whether it may not be better to ask some one else, to be the perfect help to you, which you would need for the three weeks of such engrossing work. - If you would like to see me - I will give “class hours” of this week, - & time when I shall be comparatively free,
viz: Tuesd: Class 10 A.M. until 1:30 P.M- at leisure 4 P.M.- over
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Wednesd: Class 10 A.M. until 4:30 P.M.-at leisure 11 AM. for 15mts to an half an hour,- & at 4 P.M. - Thursd: Class 10 A.M. until 1:30 P.M.- at leisure 3:30 or4 P.M.- Tomorrow, Monday, I also am at home towards lunch time, - and after - until 3 P.M.-
Dear Mrs Meleney,- I want to place things clearly before you, - hence all this explanation.- May 29th I will now close the letter written this for last night,-
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Although, after re-reading it I find, it might have her greatly condemned. And thus I have to ask your leniency.
Your with yesterday was a delight to me. Your presence always gives me a happy feeling.
Affectionately your “Kindergarten Mother” and old friend
Maria Kraus-Boelte
[front side envelop]
Teaching at Martha’s Vineyard Institute Summer
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 16
Miss Blow
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, May 30, 1889
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, May 30, 1889
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Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
May 30th, 10 A.M.
My dear Mrs Meleney,
Your letter reached me even now. I feel so quickly, to leave you this alone for the first week; and I do so hope, that I shall be strong enough to carry out our “plans.”- I merely write to let you (over
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Know, that, both, Mrs Paulson and her sister are going abroad June first already-starting from Boston.- Who could you have that week? I will think & think- perhaps a “suggestion” may come.-
Rose Nathan called yesterday; she grew quite enthusiastic
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About going to the Vineyard for a fortnight or three weeks; & want, to talk it over with Daisy Florence. I so much wish, we could get some of our lovely girls there !- This will be a busy day for me, having to read over 70 Synopses- Adieu ! in haste
lovingly yours
Maria Kraus-Boelte -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 12, 1896
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 12, 1896
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Pardon the blot!
Hotel San Remo
Central Park, W., cor. 75th. St;
New York, Nov: 12/96
My dear Mrs. Meleney,
You know, we want to have you on one of the Ex: Com: of our Association. Please let me hear from you, if you will favor us? - Say "yes".- Also your name was missing from among the "slips" to give subject for discussion or instruction. Please, do so now,- one or more subjects. It will help!- I think, you are just as pleased as I am, that Jennie Merrill has
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the position for Supervisor of N.Y. Kgtens. It will be a grand work she is doing! And that Mr. Meleney is also "in" for it,- all helps! Though it may not be direct work.-
I am very sorry, that you have moved to Brooklyn. All out of "selfishness" I say so for now I cannot go and see you! I know, I should not get "beyond the Bridge". Brooklyn seems such a strange place to find yourself in.
With kind regards for your husband, and love for the children, Affectionately Yours Maria Kraus- Boelte
[Envelope]
From yours J. Kraus
Hotel San Remo,
New York
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
985 Butler Street
Brooklyn NY
[marginalia] 1896
Jennie Merrill
From Maria J. Kraus
Hotel San Remo, New York City 1896 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, January 6, 1897
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, January 6, 1897
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Hotel San Remo
Central Park, W.[ear].75th. st
New York, January 6/97
My dear Mrs. Meleney,
I cannot express my happiness at having had you here with me the other day. I have always loved you dearly; but you, as a mother, seem to be dearer to me than ever. - I wanted to write you a "good" letter; and here I am- it is
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just midnight-and want to ask a favor- from you and your husband, Anna Harvey- you have seen this earnest, energetic, cultured and fine woman and gifted Kindergartener- urged by Dr. Jenny B Merrill & myself-and with the consent of Dr. Livermore-will make application
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for the Office of Superior of Kgtens of Brooklyn. Dr Merrill will write on her behalf to [Suph. Maywell]; and so will I, and also Dr. Livemore. Would you write to your husband [Sph] Maywell and say a good word on behalf of Anna Harvey? They could have no better one! Your husband is known and respected in Brooklyn (is also in New York), and a good word from him would go far.
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Would it not be grand, to have one of “ours”,- & such a one-in the B'klyn position? She has ex-perience as a teacher in [Public] Schools, as a Kgtner- the 7th year and conducts also the Training Class of Adelphi Academy. Trusting, Mr Meleney will do this-for the sake of the little children in th Brooklyn [Kgtens, I remain, with regards for Mr. Meleney and love for yourself, Maria Kraus-Boelte.
[Envelope]
From Maria J. Kraus
Hotel San Remo, New York City
Jan, 6 1897
Amna Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#985 Butler Street
Brooklyn NY -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, June 26, 1897
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, June 26, 1897
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Hotel San Remo
New York, June 26/97
My dear Mrs. Meleney,
I meant to have written before; but have used my strength-only so lately returned to me-to a too large degree, I had to pay for it. And even now I feel miserable with a wretched sore throat. I see no-one, and do all I can to be well again by July 1st. Even now the Official Program has been sent to me-and I am delighted to find your name. To my suprise, no other ladies are going to speak,
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and I understand Dr. Merrill, that so many were on the list for our [Dpt].-I am greatly thrilled about the stairs I shall have to mount-as that is the difficulty with me yet- after my illness. If there are more than one flight, I am afraid, it will undo me for anything else.- Please, let me know, how long you are going to remain in the City; and if there will be a chance, after July 3rd, when the meetings end, of having the pleasure to see yourself Mr. Meleney for dinner? You are such an ideal Kindergarten-Mother, that, to place you on the (Plat-
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Platform alone, without speaking even a word, would win the hearts of the audience. This is no flattery. I feel so truly!- And next year-so God will- I want so much to you in your family-circle. You will let me come, I know.
I must not write any more. The Doctor wants absolute rest.-With love for you and your "dear ones”, believe me always. Your affectionate old friend Maria Kraus Boelte.
[Envelop]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#985 Butler Street
Brooklyn NY
1897
6/26 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, July 1, 1897
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, July 1, 1897
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Hotel San Remo
New York, July 1,97
My dear Mrs. Meleney,
I cannot allow the day to end without writing to you, and to say :"that your lecture was a crown and a jewel. It ought to have been given earlier in the morning, so that all might have heard it, and felt with the influence of your words and spirit on their minds and hearts. And I am so delighted, that it will be printed,
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- and though the charm of your sweet personality - embodied Motherhood- will be working on the printed words-yet- your spirit will have over it. Blessed, indeed, are you, your children and your husband.-I suffered a good deal last night with my throat,- & though able - by applications of a specialist-to read my Paper-the trouble has returned to night in a slightly severer stage. I [intend] going to-morrow to the Kgten D'pt, and this afternoon to the "specialist" Doctor, -and about the [middle]
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middle of the next week I may be able to leave the City for a while.
Wishing you and yours a happy and pleasant Summer, I am, my dear Mrs Meleney, your admirer and old friend.
Maria Kraus Boelte
[Envelope]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#985 Butler Street
Brooklyn N.Y.
1897 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, October 24, 1897
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, October 24, 1897
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Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York
October 24,97
My dear Mrs. Meleney,
I was unable to see Doctor Wood earlier than last night, he says; his address has not been printed, as it really was only half finished; and is much pressed with business,other-wise he would have written and an extract for our report. He may do it yet- if we give him time.-I under-
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stood him sometime ago, that it was soon to be published. It is all that can be done this time to give a sort of sketch of the year's work and no one can do that better than you, you dear, true ideal Mother! God bless you and yours.-You are right, we all have felt, that this was a year of development and growth. Truly, "in union there is strength"!-And speaking of myself-I do feel so strengthened by all of you my dear kinder-garten children, that it seems -a new life has come to me.-
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Anna Harvey wrote to me, & I to her,-& i spoke about the same to Mrs. Peek and Mrs. Slade- and we all are of opinion, that you, dear Mrs. Meleney, should be our first Chairman. You are a graduate of longer years-and besides, Anna Harvey tells me, you did not occupy the Chair last Winter.- I was going to mention this at our last Ex. Com. Meeting, but having brought out so many new paint, thought, you might think me too forward,- and hence I proposed “begin like last year”. If only one had spoken, we could have
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arranged it then & there. As it is, - it will not be too late- if you are willing. There are other reasons, that you should open the years' work: your sweet dignity & motherliness-will & must impress all. I think , there is nothing to say but you say 'yes' to Anna Harvey & to me. Anna Harvey is the truest, dearest girl, - so unselfish- and always for the best. I will write her by the same [Mail], & tell her, that I wrote to you, & explained it all. Anna Harvey will then preside at the November Meeting; and so on. - Mrs Hughes has not written to me. Mrs Hughes wrote "that Mrs H. would be proud to address our association, & she would in N.Y. early Oct 30th, & he thought, in time for our meeting.- Yours with love
Maria Kraus Boelte
[Envelope]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#985 Butler Street
Brooklyn N.Y.
10|24|97
Anna Harvey
[back side envelop]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, October 27, 1897
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, October 27, 1897
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Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York
Oct: 27. 97
My dearest Mrs meleny,
Thanks for your very kind assent to be our Chairman on this eventful first meeting, the first Anniversary of our “Infant Association”,- & if continuing to grow tis successfully, & suffer of no “diseases”- it will be in due time a strong “Grant-Association”- may - better than that, viz. A true “Woman Association”
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Of course, you will introduce Mrs. Hughes to the Association. Mr Hughes wrote that she would come from the Station straight to the Hotel. & he thought, would come in time. I am sorry, we do not know with what train she is coming-or we might do something to make her feel comfortable.-We have arranged, that the members of the Association can have a
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Luncheon consisting of sandwiches, milk, coffee or tea, for 25 Cents, to be served in the Dining room of the Hotel up on the 10th floor. Will it not be nice to be able to be this united? I hope all will join; the price is small, & it will be quite sufficient for a Luncheon,-& no one will-I hope- rush away- & everything will be so much nicer. Rose Nathan has been to [active] in all this, that she deserves a “vote of thanks.’- I am going to keep my promise and have just finished my.
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“proper”-& trust, it may interest you all, as I kept it “above the common level.” You must allow me 45 minutes. I know, this is much time,- but something good cannot be given in a shorter time- concerning my subject. I hope, you will frankly tell me, after the meeting is over, how you liked it, - & where it was wanting -
Good bye until Saturday. We will convenience promptly at 10:15A.M.- And, dear Mrs Meleney, I have taken the liberty to have two of my this year’s Class present; one is a cousin of Susan E. Blow, & she was 3 yrs ago in the Class, & has a triple to finish up,- & cannot be here after Christmas. And the other, Miss Ferris, went all through last year,- but by my advice is just taking some of the Lectures again.- And there are 3 or 4 graduates who wish to join at once, - true ones- & as a vote is to be taken for last year’s class, these ladies can likewise- be voted upon: Miss M Douglas, the Misses Sharpe, & I bought the other name. Good night!- it is [illegible]!- Your with love
Maria Kraus Boelte -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, December 5, 1897
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, December 5, 1897
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Hotel San Remo
Central park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
December 5, 97
My dear Mrs. meleney,
You are always so very thoughtful in writing to me,-& I am- apparently- so little appreciative of your kind thought of me; but let me assure you,-your letters are just like “shining stars among the many letters I receive. The days are too short, to do all “I ought to do”; & hence you have, please, to be lenient with me, & offer take my - cover
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“good will” for the deed.-I hope, your little give is quite well again. I know, your heart is “full” all the time- aside of the “needs & necessities” for the entire family. It is so difficult to avoid getting a cold these days.- I always wanted to ask you. “Would your brother, Dr. [Cait], ever have the time to give us a lecture on “points of health” for the kindergarten & little children under 8 years of age? I believe- that is his specialty?- Please,
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Excuse this question,& regard it as “nothing”, if out of place. I am greedy for the members of the Association-I have re-read Mrs.[Bertt’s]letter,- & overlooked at the time, that she said. “Later on in the Season she would give us a lecture.- Please, bear these points in mind for our ”Meeting” on Tuesday. Of course, I shall be willing & do anything I can, if the Committee says so. I have had quite a “holiday” by not speaking of our last delightful Meeting, and to have only a very short-2o minutes-talk on Dec 18th.
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It being our December meeting i.e. the Christmas Meeting, I also have a little fun in store for the members.-Thinking it all over, I believe, it may be best not to have an “open meeting’ on the 18th,-for two reasons, [viz]:
Because of the [Darraeh] who [so not] word “that he did not like it to be the public for various reasons; and that he had made this offer solely for me”.
Because of “the fun” I am going to have.-It would all give the wrong impression of our Alumni work to outsiders. Don’t you think so too?- Our January meeting could be a public, or “open” one.
And what do you think of my idea: Would it be well if
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if I were to write: the heads of prominent Kgten workers; for [inst]: Mrs F [Carlei] & Mrs. wakerman,&- who else? In Brooklyn; and Mrs. Dozier, Mrs.--- from the Teacher College Mrs. Haven, Mrs [Hancher],Mrs [Harris] & c. whoever we ^i.e. The Committee may decide upon, If I said: I to write them,- this was said merely: to hold out my hand, & show, that I, the “much abused Mrs. Kraus” is broad enough for the occasion. I see-your smile! Tell me frankly-am I right-or wrong? I am “teachable”.
Dear Mrs Meleney, your de-lightful account about your “family Ktgen” will not leave my mind. What a fine Kindergarten & true Mother you are!
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Thank you, for “ending-up” The interesting educative account of the “broker dream” You should write this up, as an article, and send it to the “Kgten Review”- Anna Harvey visited any class last Wednesday and brought her Class. I had invited them for any final lecture on the II Gift. We had a lovely Afternoon. She has such nice girls in her Class- Are you ever in the City on a Monday or Wednesday at about 11 AM? And would you like to look in “on any class?- or in the Afternoon of either days?- I hope, I have not tired you with my long letter.
Your loving old friend
Maria Kraus Boelte
[card]
Hand book for Mothers
Mary Louise Butler
[Kim Literature bo.]
Womans Simple
Chicago Ill.
[envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York
Dec 6’97
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#985 Butler Street
Brooklyn N.Y. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, January 3, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, January 3, 1898
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Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York
January 3, 98
My dear Mrs Meleney,
Your dear heart-warming letter was a feast. How good of you, to picture to me that true “home, life” of yours. I cannot help, but thinking of it all, - daily. And I thank you a thousand times for this ! also your
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Dear boys for the picture; it having all these days on my Christmas- tree, - & I have it now on my desk.- Away from my work and my “kindergarten children” I am - very alone. And I am very, very thankful for all the love shown to me, -, particularly at this season. I am truly thankful with all the prospective work, and
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That my [reserved] good health & cheerful mind enable me to do the same.-One thing I am regretful of & and that is: that I did not ask you to bring your boys in in see the tree & rainbow, when, of our meeting, you told me: they were in the Park.- Mrs. Woodward had brought her little boy in,-and your children would have been just the ones to have with us. Please, forgive my thoughtfulness dear
[page 4] dear friend! May blessing be on you & yours, and the new year see your little “girl-flower” increase in health & strength. - Even this minute reaches one the [Kg] Review of January, - & I read at once, rapidly, Mrs [Blows] “Danger-signal.” And if nothing else were in the pamphlet-it would be enough to make rejoice the hearts filled with the true “[Kglen Spirit].” She just expresses the - at present - so offer now- recognized “[Froebe]- idea” versus the “Herbert-views” so prevalent everywhere [illegible] years- in [Kglens]!- I feel quite happy about this article.- Goodbye! Yours with loving and [illegible] & affection
Maria Krause Boelte
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P.S. Please come to our ex: meeting tomorrow. We have some important matter to discuss. And even now I hear that neither- A. Harvey nor B. Demarest will be able to present, because -respectively- the re-[commence] their work to-day &to-morrow. We want to join the [illegible] hat: Kg: Association & ought to have two Delegates Steps for the first ought to be taken at once. And so to the
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Delegates,-that is quite an important question-to represent us. I shall propose Mrs. Meleney for one, & hope she will accept!- Also! We should so again something towards our Secretaries and include our Treasurer.- Then, the question must come up on to “whether the Jan: meeting will be an “open” one, & have a list ready of the “heads” of the [Kgten Dept] whom we are going to invite for it?!.- We need you, dear Mrs. Meleney,- come and be our strength!-
Ever Yours
M. Kraus Boelte
[envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York
Miss Blow 1898
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#985 Butler Street
Brooklyn N.Y. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 9, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 9, 1898
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Hotel San Remo
New York, Feb: 9, 98
My dear Mrs. Meleney,
I do so hope, that you will be able to go to Philadelphia I mean to go,-for-so far I am in “good condition.” Mrs Rachel Rogers of Moorestown near Philadelphia, a [Quaker] City, a for graduate and a very able & superior Kindergarten writes, that the Morristown people want us, namely
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They want you, and Mrs. Merrill, and Mrs Kraus, on Monday.-They offer hospitality at different houses of some of their “best” people. The speak of a “Reception”- & want you & Mrs Merrill to address the many Mothers! I wish I could see you ! to talk this over. If you go,-when are you going ? with us? How delightful that would be I have written to several [Habels] for accommodation. As soon as an answer comes, I will let you
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Know all about it; - for, again it would be so charming, if we, all of us, were going to the same Hotel. Would it be well to go to “Head quarters”? They tell we, we should better go to the “Bellevue” wear the Station, - & in easy access to the normal school.
Dear Mrs Meleney, when I write to you, -I never know, how I could sufficiently express my love and affection, - you dear
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“Ideal’ Mother. God bless you & yours.-
-It is late,-& I [will] mail this letter down-word with the letter boy by the “[chite].’-
Good Night; I hope the children are well, -& that the “broken”[limb] has healed, - and the little “princess” hale & well.-
Affectionately
Your old friend
Maria Kraus-Boelte
[envelope]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#985 Butler Street
Brooklyn N.Y.
Feb 9, 98 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 12, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 12, 1898
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Hotel San Remo
February 12, 98
My dear Mrs Meleney,
The inclosed was received this A.M., and knowing, you would like to have it, send that same.-Daisy Florence called even now, and she showed me your Certificate-or-what is it called?? She will write at once to
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To Miss Close, and tell her, to secure another- one for me, - and have them properly filled out, and sent, respectively, to you & to me.-So-I think- that part of the business has been settled.-Our train leaves at 4.20.PM.-I am always so glad to see you,-
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And I have such a happy feeling always in the “after effect” and recollection of a visit from you. Thank you for “calling” yesterday.
Even now a “man” kindergarten called- trained in Berlin-seeking for a position. He made a very good impression. Is on need of
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of work. Speaks French, English & German well from Heidelberg. What could be done- or recommended to him-to get employment ?
With love & affection
Yours Maria Kraus-Boelte. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 14, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 14, 1898
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Hotel San Remo
New York, Feb 14, 1898
My dear Mrs Meleney,
I know, the 3:30 will be a “good” train, -and if you should prefer going at that time, meeting “all the nice people from that classical City”, - we will not feel offended; although we have been looking forward toward having you with us.- We can not go so easily, as our Class closes at 1:30P.M., and then we have to take a Luncheon, & “get ready”, & e.-It will be, any how a rush for me. -Please, do not consider us; for I know, how many friends you have among the Boston [Kglners], - & it will be so nice for you to meet them. -To-day, we ordered our Rooms- for you, E. Slade, Cora Peek, Mrs Williams and myself.- A. Harvey B. [Demarest] in [lead]
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Following on Friday A.M. If you go with us, we shall look out for you in Jersey City; of course, that is much more convenient . I did not know it. I have [hued] like a snail in my house,-& am not much versed in anything of that kind.
The Hotel Walton is the place we going to; and the Proprietor- [beo.W. Sivett]- has written to the Propr: of San Remo,-& will give no rooms for $2.00 and up - if we house. The “Walton’ is corner Broad, Locust St;. every accessible to the Normal College.-Mrs Woodward, who called Saturday, said, that we & her husband were there at years & found it delightful.- European Plan.- - Dr Merril remains over [friday] in [Plula],-& will go to Moorestown.- Mrs Pilman & Mrs Paulson will call to-morrow, to see me. Dear me! Where is my quiet life ? all of a sudden I find myself in a “whirl”. Lovingly you “Kindergarten Mother
Maria Kraus-Boelte
[envelop]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
985 Butler Street
Brooklyn N.Y.
1898 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 5, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 5, 1898
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Hotel San Remo
New York, Feb 14, 1898
My dear Mrs Meleney,
I know, the 3:30 will be a “good” train, -and if you should prefer going at that time, meeting “all the nice people from that classical City”, - we will not feel offended; although we have been looking forward toward having you with us.- We can not go so easily, as our Class closes at 1:30P.M., and then we have to take a Luncheon, & “get ready”, & e.-It will be, any how a rush for me. -Please, do not consider us; for I know, how many friends you have among the Boston [Kglners], - & it will be so nice for you to meet them. -To-day, we ordered our Rooms- for you, E. Slade, Cora Peek, Mrs Williams and myself.- A. Harvey B. [Demarest] in [lead]
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Following on Friday A.M. If you go with us, we shall look out for you in Jersey City; of course, that is much more convenient . I did not know it. I have [hued] like a snail in my house,-& am not much versed in anything of that kind.
The Hotel Walton is the place we going to; and the Proprietor- [beo.W. Sivett]- has written to the Propr: of San Remo,-& will give no rooms for $2.00 and up - if we house. The “Walton’ is corner Broad, Locust St;. every accessible to the Normal College.-Mrs Woodward, who called Saturday, said, that we & her husband were there at years & found it delightful.- European Plan.- - Dr Merril remains over [friday] in [Plula],-& will go to Moorestown.- Mrs Pilman & Mrs Paulson will call to-morrow, to see me. Dear me! Where is my quiet life ? all of a sudden I find myself in a “whirl”. Lovingly you “Kindergarten Mother
Maria Kraus-Boelte
[envelop]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
985 Butler Street
Brooklyn N.Y.
1898 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 11, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 11, 1898
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
March 11, 98
My dear Mrs Meleney,
I now want your advice,-if you will give it to me. You may remember, that I spoke to you about having been asked to have my name on the Program [of] “the National Congress of
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Of Mothers,”-and that I declined the honor.- And here I am just in receipt of another letter, asking me to “re-consider.”
Mrs Slade has written to Mrs Blow.-I strikes me, that we ought to have Mrs Blow and Mrs Wheelock on two
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Entirely different occasions. What is your opinion ?
Yours Lovingly
Maria Kraus-Boelte
[front side envelop]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
985 Butler Street
Brooklyn N.Y.
Miss Blow
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 14, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 14, 1898
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
March 14, 98
My dear Mrs Meleney,
I do not know, have I expressed to you how glad I am, that you have been appointed for “Chairman” of the Committee proposed. You will give it the over
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“Stamp” and true character, bringing it in the right channels. This was just what was needed. “We are. “Moving on- in the right direction, my dear young friend. I have [miss-] placed your letter,- but
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Have in remembrance that you said or wrote “something about” Betty Harrison being the “spokeswomen” of this ?-what does that mean?-We shall soon have Luncheon. The [birds] on the trees before we- are almost opening .-lovingly- write the best good
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Wishes for your “family”, I am- your old “Kindergarten Mother”
Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
985 Butler Street
Brooklyn N.Y.
1898
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 18, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 18, 1898
[Page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
March 18, 98
My dear Mrs. Meleny,
Today I saw Mrs Blow. She has accepted for Easter, Monday, the 11th,-& at 3PM. She will deliver her lecture. Now-when shall we have [Miss Wheelock?] And should we [not] now have a meeting of the ex. Com ! so as to pre-arrange all and everything?
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I think, it is just too lovely, that we are a Association and can extend courteseys-& show our appreciation to others. I hope to meet Mrs [Wheelock] also privately, by myself. She said she would write & let me know. I hope you children are well again, you dear Mother.-
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Mrs McCullogh from St. Louis sent yesterday the promised cards.-I am so sorry, that Mrs Close- after all- wrote or added “admission 50 cents” for our next meeting. I think, we will ignore it.-Shall we not invite Mrs Blow for that meeting.-lovingly yours Maria Kraus Boelte
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P.S. What can be done for Lillie [Years]? Her story is [poliful].
What [un-] kind treat-meant!- and- I did not know, that I has so many against me!?
M.K-B.
[front side envelop]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
985 Butler Street
Brooklyn N.Y.
Miss Blow
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, April 9, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, April 9, 1898
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
April 9, 1898
My dear Mrs Meleney,
-I am so sorry for Mrs Wheelock, & trust & hope, all will be well with her father.-
I write to let you know, that our reception on Monday will be post-poned, - as Mrs Blow also is pre-vented to come (her
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Her brother has died. This, of course, makes an end to our reception, - & we have sent notices to the different papers, To day, on my return from [Atlantic] City, I found all these sad news, - * I sent for Anna Harvey & Edith Slade,- & we [consoled] -& decided upon this [aefeir]. Please, give my “regrets’ to Mr Meleney,
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Lovingly-with “Easter Greetings”
Yours
Maria Kraus Boelte -
Poulsson to Meleney, May 31, 1898
Poulsson to Meleney, May 31, 1898
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Kindergarten Review
Editors: Emilie Poulsson, Laura E. Poulsson,
96 Chestnut St., Boston Mass.
Published by Milton Bradley Co.,
Springfield, Mass.
Boston May 31 1898,
My dear Mrs Meleney-
Off for Europe today so that decides Martha’s Vineyard, doesn’t it? I should have loved to be of service to you for you must have your hand full-
I sent the Emily Sheriff article back
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Because I did not like to hear in here all summer; and I doubt now whether we should have opportunity to me if as we find hers & her space for selected mother- It is a beautiful article and I am glad to know of it- If I find an opportunity for its me later, you will lend it again, won’t you?
With best wishes for a happy summer for you & We little folks, and thanks for your & [conaging] appreciation of my little [rhymes] I am your cordially
Emilie Poulsson- -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, June 26, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, June 26, 1898
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Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
June 26, 98
My dear Mrs Meleney
Thank you ever so much for working , when you must be very busy- on the eve of your departure to the Vineyard. If I get safely home “from Washington”, I shall delight in all that is going on in
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Martha’s Vineyard, - and may prove of better help that you may anticipate. When I “put myself’ on doing a thing, I am in it heart and soul. And I do look forward toward coming in “touch” with your dear children & “the family whole & complete.” Mrs Peek is very much afraid of my
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“Overdoing”,- for she has seen me at my weakest; but I am really growing stronger every day,- and the only thing I dread is : the heat at Washington.- In regard to changing the [sulyest] of “flat-[illegible]” to that of the “Mother & Corseting Song: the weather[have] - I am perfectly willing to do so, & although it would seem to me , that this belongs rather to the first week?-
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Think it well over when you travel towards the Vineyard,- & then drop me a line, that I may be prepared. You forgot, that you promised to send me copay at the schedule of your entire plan: the work of the first week, - and the Afternoon- work at the two following weeks. I am all the while for “entirely” and “relation of parts to the whole”, - and this shall come much better prepared & [some] ready to do my part & assist in other parts.- I hope, you & the children will have a lovely journey to the Vineyard.- I am so glad
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That Anna Harvey also will be at the Vineyard, & give her assistance. The [games, &c.] will have the greater charm, when represented in varied views; although previously these should always be a little consultation as to the “what? how? Who?? If all are for I am true [ has been very], our work will approach somewhat Froebel’s ideal of [[wanted]family life .”
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And now I will say “good bye” and “bon voyage”.
To what address could I send my homework, that it may be put- up & be ready, when I come? I am quite “[under[ilitie]” in looking forward to that part of quite restfulness & solitude-
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which I always need, whenever I “give-out” much.- Will you, please, thank Mr Meleney for me, for sending the Pamphlet?
-I wrote to Mr Skinner, and had a answer, of which I will tell you & Mr meleney, when seeing you.
With loving affection
Your Mother Kraus
[front side envelop]
4919 Anna Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 18
Miss Blow
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, September 5, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, September 5, 1898
[page 1]
Dr Hall
Miss Wheelock
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York, Sept: 5, 98
My Dear Mrs Meleney,
Pardon delay in answering your last “good” letter, and not responding [ere] this in sending the news-paper clipping about Dr Hall’s Session. You will find it in the enclosed- as you handed it to me. Even now I have read it !- Much that Dr hall has said, is true. Mr Kraus & I often discussed these points. We must, however, be careful in dealing with them. Some time during the year, we may take this up [aid] one of our meetings!- I will refrain from [illegible] now. Mrs. Wheelock struck some “good points”, but has not been quite [forcible] enough.
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The [best] persons taking up such “discussions] are necessarily in the dis-advantage. Discussions should include “a thorough knowledge of that which is to be discussed”-it as too important. Dr Hall is a “curiousness”. He, certainly shows, that he read [Froebel]; but what he said, shows also “that he read others”, who -years ago- in Germany- brought up [sincere] points; but - like a move- vanished .---
More [anon] about this !it is too [hot] to be “scientific”, and my “restful holy day is not yet quiet over. I shall leave again, to return about the 17th of September; and then I shall be very busy with preparations of Class, interviews, and my removal to “higher regions” in our Hotel. Oct : 5th I shall resume my work. And after the [sundale] of October I shall be at home again for my friends on
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On Saturday mornings.-
I had a delightful, quiet & restful time at Narragansett Pier. Even Miss Sciepstein I saw but little, her house being “renovated”, her presence “at home” was needed.
There were some delightful people at the Inn, & among them, my dear young friends ! Mr & Mrs Comstock and little Johnathan. I found a “kind of Mr. Taylor” at the Pier, and had daily “drives all over the county”- I had my “Salt water baths” while I left, and looked “sun-burnt” & in general good condition, when I left a week ago.-
What a summer experience I had this year ! almost too much-including the excitement in June, the week in Washington, D.C.
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Martha’s Vineyard, and Narr-gansett Pier. All in all, it has done me good, has tended to “rouse me” completely to my former independence-which some of my former [pinpoints]- in their loving endeavor- would almost “[crowd-out]”.- I am ready for the Fall “campagne” “Class”, “[Alumni]”, “Meetings,” and whatever else may turn up. I have a “charming” remembrance of my Martha’s Vineyard experience, - & shall entertain it always ‘. - Goodbye, and love to all !
Tell the boys, that the Bird’s Nest I brought safely home, - as also the pretty little [up & saucer] you gave me. - I trust, Grace is “hale & well” by this time.-
Pardon the [serawl]! I am [writing] on my lap.
Affectionately yours always
Maria Kraus Boelte
It is too hot to write more. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, September 14, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, September 14, 1898
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Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
Sept: 14th, 98
My dear Mrs Meleney,
Ere my “taxing” work of moving, from my present quarters to one of the “upper” Apartments, begins, I will send a few lines to you;for- these lovely “Fall days” turn my thoughts “over & again” to you & yours’, - and how (lovely
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It must be now at the Island. I do not know-shall I send this letter yet to the Vineyard? Or - to Brooklyn, - where the “duty of school days” begins to call your children, your husband, & yourself- as the “counter-point” of the family.- I suppose, we shall see each other at our first
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Ex. Com: Meeting some time in October; & that is why I send “greetings” to -day; for all of us shall be very busy from now till about the middle of October, and shall resume “seeing each other” towards the end of that month.-
I commence seeing “callers” for the “[illegible] Class”, on Saturday, Sept:17.- reserving my Afternoons for exercise & my evening for
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Preparations “to move”
-Of course, I have as yet not seen many of my friends; they have been- one & all- very considerate in letting me have a little time all to myself. Even Miss Kohler,Miss Peek & Anna Harvey, I have not seen. To-day, however, I will write to the them.- The summer has been doing “wonders” for me,- & I am so thankful for it!- Pray, give my loving Greetings to all of your family & believe my always to be
Yours lovingly
Maria Kraus-Boelte
[front side envelop]
Anna Harvey
If not delivered within 7 days, return, please to Mrs. J Kraus Hotel San Remo, central Park W. N.Y. City
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 18
Miss Blow
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, October 9, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, October 9, 1898
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
New York, Oct:9,98
My dear Mrs Meleney,
By this time, I suppose you & your family are home & settled again in Brooklyn.
- I have just completed two things,- viz: moving from the 6th to the 8th floor (all is yet to be settled & put in order)- and to open my Training Class. My hands not only have been full- but are full yet.- Im [illegible] & packing, I found yesterday the enclosed letter from Miss Paulson to you- which you enclosed
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At a previous time to me.- The article on “our money” I send to the boys, thinking, it would interest them. Have you, per chance, yet a few of the those little [Circulars] from Martha’s Vineyard announcing our united work? if so, will you kindly send me three or four ? I hope, you feel so well as I do.- My work just “gives me pleasure.”-
With loving greetings for all your “dear-ones”, whom I am so happy to know better,-I am yours
Affectionately
Maria Kraus-Boelte
[front side envelop]
Oct 9
Miss Paulson
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 21
[back side envelope]
[stamp] -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, October 26, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, October 26, 1898
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Hotel San Remo
New York, Oct, 26, 98
My dear Mrs Meleney,
When your hand-writing comes before me in form of a letter, a “real good feeling” comes over me ! You are very good to write to me, when you are so busy. I thank you for your “good letter.”- There have been busy weeks for me; however, the [waves] begin to [abate]. I am well, & enjoy “my work & my play”; in fact, - my work is my play. To Saturday I am looking forward with much pleasure-double pleasure: to hear your lecture again,- and to see “my daughter”. How I love them! My heart gives just “out” to them.- What good news there are, that
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“Baby Grace is growing strong and well again. The dear child- to be able to remember me.- The [entire] “Meleney family” I hold in loving remembrance; and I am glad to learned to know all the members.- Perhaps you have heard, that Miss Peek is not with me this Winter. I found her a fine position : a kindergarten and a small Training Class. She is very happy over it-for she wished for much a thing very much.-
With loving thoughts for you all, & greetings to all,- I am Truly yours
Maris Kraus Boelte
“I wish, we could have had an “open meeting” this time- so that many might have heard your lecture, which bears “God speed” within itself!
[front side envelop]
Oct 27
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 22
[back side envelope]
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 6, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 6, 1898
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York, Nov: 8, 98
My dear Mrs Meleney
Loved Kindergarten- daughter and dear friend!
Your letter of this A.M. added to the sunshine pouring into my windows this truly “peaceful” day. How kind of you to write such a loving letter, - and - how could you know of my Birthday? I always kept it so “still”, - unknown. My friends are already kind to “overflow” with me; and “birthdays to remember” grow mostly to
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to be a “troublesome affair.”- My table is to-day- full of loving greetings &c. from far and near. I never imagined, that “my daughters” could think so much of me. My heart widens even more in “grateful love”, my lonesome feeling has left me. The “friend of my life-work, my dear husband-seems to be ever near me, & -with this- I cannot be “lonesome”,- the more so, as I am - as I have been these past 26 years- a busy woman. My health is good. And
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When I had to fore-go the treasured pleasure of being present at our alumni meeting, it was not that I was overworked & needed rest, &c. I did not wish to alarm the Alumni Members, that's all,- & hence my message by Miss Kohler.-About 2 months ago I slipped & fell across the car-tracks. Two good men pulled me off,- & I had been much shaken by this & my knees were sorely hurt. The wound healed. I must have [serakked] it, - for Oct 28th, I had a 5 hrs chill, & then high fever. Blood-poison had set-in. Saturday- I was unable to raise my head. All, that [hunger skill] could do, was done by
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my new physician whom I had sent for; and Wednesday, Nov: 2nd I could be once more with my delightful “Class”. There is “fine quality” in this class & I am very happy with them. It is so much easier for me, to have the alone to myself,- than “direct others”- Edith Slade is happy in her work; and Miss Peek is happy too; I was favored in recommending her; for this, for which she is so well with. I would have had Miss Peek again with me this Season, if my “Class” had formed earlier, & as this took place only a few days previous to opening- i could not afford the [illegible] of an assistant.- Who it all “providence”?- When seeing you last, I had no idea, that so much time
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would elapse, ere meeting you again. My trouble is not quite cured,- & my medical adviser permits work- but “otherwise” rest & quiet so that no future difficulties may arise. I am, of course, very obedient to his superior knowledge. Walking is yet but a “hard” to me. By our next Meeting i hope to be right well again.-I missed your “paper” dear Carrie Cait! it was a great disappointment to me I had a good many letters, & all speak of you, your lovely spirit & the help you gave them.
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And now I must come to a “close”. - Your little girl, I trust, is hale & well. - I thank Mr Meleney for his kind wishes.- Only lately I heard, That Mr Meleney- the only one from among my “adopted sons in the Kgten” had ”a past” in the Loving Club. How “dear” in him!- Emma Newman will come to me & lecture in Spring, I had a letter from her. Please, bear that in mind for our Alumni.- Dr Conant will give us a lecture on “Psychology”. She is Professor if the at the Normal College; & she is a [purpose] of Dr Shinner & Dr Munsterberg.- Dr Merrill will lecture on Gardens & Garden-work- Miss Blow, I trust, will do [so] the promised favor too.- With loving greetings for all the family, yours as ever.
Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
1898
Dr Conant
Miss Blow
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 23
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 25, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 25, 1898
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
New York, Nove 25/98
8 A.M.
My dear Mrs Meleney
Not having heard from you now from our [Rae}: Secretary to the contrary, I prepose, “that all is right,” & that you will be able to act as our “Chairman” for the day. It always needs some preparation for the on “to act”, & her [ea] I trust: we shall need no substitute.- As it all stands, is this:
Mrs Lawrence has declined to address us this time.-
A great many of those who
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Who were appointed originally, have declined to speak or give ideas about X-mas work,- & this I had to give more & more names- as it was called for.
No [owners] were received from: Mrs Collins, Miss Darreah, Mrs Eaton
Regrets from: Misses: Peek, Minor, berry, Kranter, Laurie, Blake, hartwell, Green, Mrs Brown.-
Acceptaces from: Miss Tompkins,(who is quite experienced), Mary De[arest], Misses Shell, Ayman, Allenroth, (the the latter will bring Xmas work) Miss backet: will sing a Xmas song and a very touching & interesting item con-
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Connected with it. Mrs Pashley: How Santa Claus came to “Xmas festival” and “Jack Horner pie”.
Miss Dauerel has volunteered to give us a new home, which may come- in after our Session, as it has nothing to do with Christmas. It is entitled “the [Snail]].”-
And- I hope- you, & the other members of our Committee may have “suggesstion; for [visit]:I have- if thers is time, - but only after the graduates have said their say.- And then, dear Madame Chairman, before
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These reports are made- I have to make a “little announcement” & to have 2 minutes for a wee word to the audience. We shall have no guests- being “all among ourselves.”- I promise us all much benefit & pleasure from this meeting; it surely will prove interesting [Trushing]. That this finds you & yours well Sharply, _ remain, with loving greetings to the entire family, and much affection for you, my dear “Kindergarten-daughter”
Your own
Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 24
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, December 1, 1898
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, December 1, 1898
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York, Dec: 1 98
My dear Mrs Meleney,
What can make you think “I were displeased with you”? You are so true, and so lovely,- that my heart goes out to you & yours’, - and I admire you, and am proud of you; and it pleases me more than I can express it, “that you extend your spirit in giving there lectures “outside”. - If I am some
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Sometimes “still”- it is “because then I begin to grow a little tired”; and you much, please, not notice it. My recent short illness “pulled me a little down”, best I am all right again, and “my work is my pleasure.
I have, and am declining to lecture “outside”. Mrs Wheelock wrote & wanted me in Cincinnati for a j.k.U. end of February. * Mrs [Pectrain] also wote. However- I begged to be excused. But I have accepted
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Accepted Mrs Wheelock’s invitation to address her Alumnae in June, if it come after the graduation day of my class June 10th.-
I trust you got my other letter which must have “crossed” with yours.-
Affectionately Yours
Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
Dec 2
Miss Wheelock
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 25
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, January 28, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, January 28, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
Jan: 28, 99
My dear Mrs Meleney
You looked so dis-appointed at my saying, that I could not see you on Tuesday next ! if you had been at the “opening” of the Meeting, you would have heard Bessie Demarest proclaim: that I would not be able to see anybody [wanted] further notice”.- fact is: I have been quite ill for three weeks, and have not
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Yet altogether recovered. I have lived a most secluded life,- & shall have to do the same time.- until quite well again. My Doctor tells me : I must not make any [deviations]. As it is, I leave the City each day I am free from my regular duties. I longed to see you all, & hence broke the rule, & was presented this A.M.- My will-power is so great,
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That, for the time being, I always subdue my “ailments”. And [son’t] was this A.M. I could even speak with my yet very [hoarse voice],- although I suffered while doing so; and when I left- I felt weak & my knees were shaking. If Mrs Breman had not gone the same way with me, I do not know how I could have reached the Hotel. To-night I feel a little feverish; yet- a restful day to-morrow will
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Will set me “to [rights]” so for, that my class-duties will not be interrupted.- You are so sensible & true & will surely accept the explanation. I will answer letters;- that comes “easy” to me,- for I need not speak.- When I am quite well again,- “I will make it a rejoiceful day & “my Children.”- - Our meeting was charming. Bessie Demarest- true as ever; and Dr Merrill covered such an area of this beautiful work, which was “grateful to hear”.- Tell me, what what can I do for you?- Affectionately Yours,
Maria Kraus Boelte
Ps
My lecture on jan 5. At the Normal college “finished me,” and since that might- I have been ailing much continuosly.
[front side envelop]
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 27
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 9, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 9, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York, feb 9/99
My dear mrs Meleney,
Your letter came even now- when at Breakfast to hand. - Your letters are always welcome! And- are leaving the Hotel, on my, now quite customary restful “outings” in “Somewhere”, where “nobody knows me”,- I will just write these lines in [anon] fearing, written the following days I may not fine time to do so.-
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Is your invitation for the “Vineyard” a “return” for my disappointed “suggestion” of the possibility of seeing you at Los Angeles?- You must have forgotten, that I am “due” in that place by July 7th or 11th- I forget the exact date, -and- that it would seem extravagant- and almost out of the line of possibilities- to rush back - to be at the Vineyard. [Beatles] , I have promised my-self a restful Summer- i.e a truly enjoyable one- without any
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Thoughts of duty. And I suppose, I could get that no where better than in some Northern place of “the far West” where this chance lies so near, the coming Summer Season. It would have been very lovely to be with you all again; but on reflection, you will see its in possibility. With yourself and Anna Harvey, be well supplied. I should like to walk & listen to it all ! My Thoughts & good wishes will be with you at the Vineyard;
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I can “localize” you & your work.- With your experience from last year, you will be able to arrange everything even more pleasantly, & more profitable for the good of the attending persons.- That you have entered Robert at the Adelphi, is “well chose”. I always thought, that he was the kind of boy needing some such kind of influence.
Dear Anna Harvey! My heart ached for her all of last week it being a year that her Mother passed away, When she is at the Vineyard “Keep an eye on her”, that she will not over-do ! I love her dearly.- Good bye ! Take care of yourself.- With love your
Maria Kraus Boelte.
[front side envelop]
Anna Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 28
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 10, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 10, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
Feb 10, 1900
My dear Mrs Meleney,
I never knew, that you could be “naughty”. And- behold- your letter- lovely as it is- - shows a little of it ! You did not take me from the others ! And - you are so good to me, that you permit me, to “ take” a little of your home interest, and
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“Meddle” with your children once in a while. You have no idea “how precious this is to me”. You must view this- for my sake- in that light, please.- And - about your “taking part” in the Charleston - Meeting, I never was in earnest, then when
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Asking you to favor me and the Association by accepting. Please- consider it, - and consider it “favorably”. I am sure, Mr Meleney will not be “against” it. Your sister would go with the children to Martha’s Vineyard; Anna Harvey would substitute & help arrange; and Mr Meleney would accompany you to Charleston, where he would
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Would meet “many friends”. And you, both would enjoy the trip. The Meeting will begin from July 7th, to I forget what date,- 13th, I believe.- I had such a nice letter from Mrs Haven.- And another letter came from [Franlein Heervart].- Dear Mrs Meleney- wishing you & yours at all times, the best & happiest wishes- I am with loving affection
Your Kglen Mother
Maria Kraus-Boelte
[margin]
Might not your subject be well [know], if we called it. “A mother advice to kindergartners?-
[front side envelop]
1900
Charleston
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 42
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 22, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 22, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
February 22/99
My dear Mrs Meleney,
Only a few lines to thank you for your “dear” letter,,- so much like “yourself.” - I do not want to take Anna Harvey away from you- unless it is “her own free will “to attend the Convention; and- for all I know-things may yet be changed. Of course, if all comes as I now am planning, it
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It will be just delightful to have my own dear Anna Harvey with me. Bearded, I think, it would do her good- take her “out of herself”, &c. She works too hard for so young a creature. I hear of “others” who are in tending to go, - and it may be “that we can make- up a “harmonious part” It would be nice, if we could have had you & your husband also.- The main [festation] of little Grace’s “self- creation”
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Is charming and highly interesting.- I hope, all of you “bondings” are will now, and that you will be able to come to our Meeting & hear Miss Blow. Why not bring Mr Meleney? We call ourselves “Alumni”- but - where are the men?-
The coming Meeting at Cincinnati has kept me very busy,- & the work for the N.E.A. is greater that I anticipated. One lecturer I have secured at present; it is so difficult whom to choose
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And “what Subjects” to assign. What would you propose?-
Is not there a Northern route to go to California”.- I hear, the Kansas route via the Desert is terrible- because of the heat & dust in July.- Good bye,-love to you & yours. May God keep you all well and happy.
Always Yours
Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
Miss Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 29
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 26, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 26, 1899
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
March 26/99
My dear Mrs Meleney,
Your “dear good letter reached me this A.M. when having my Breakfast- and it seemed such a “happy beginning” of the day, reading your letter, - having your “sweet converse”. We had a charming meeting. Dr Conant is a “fine” woman, - both- in knowledge and in character.- Dr Merrill gave us a “summary” of the Cincinnati Meeting, - also a few “[bits]” of your
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Report,- & I felt, “that I was entirely left out”- because my dear Carrie Cait Meleney did not let me read her report, which she sent to the J.K.U. Meeting. I suppose, it will be printed, when I can read it in full”.- a “Mothers birthday” we cherish- as long as we live. I can well understand your feelings; and - you could not be such a “good Mother” if you had not had such a Mother as yours was. Her blessings, surely, are upon you. And- the
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word of sympathy and of “encouragement” you crave, will ever even now be with you- if you will only find it. Soon, your children, as they grow older, will look-out for the same from you,- as even you comfort them now,- & sympathize- in their little troubles & joys. How strong the heart grows by practice- how we expand- going- as [Froebel] wanted it- beyond the small “family circle”; - and as me- this - grow,- the young-ones “will follow the lead”, - and “comfort” and sympathy”- as we
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Give it “broadcast”,- will return to us- with blessings,- tenfold- seeming almost to over- power us,- that we humbly bow our head- in gratitude for the good- the little good we may do- hearing such rich fruit- Your dear Mother must remain an inspiration with you- as long as you live,- for she is- surely- with you always. - Life’s burdens are sometimes heavy to bear. I’m [fairy lore]- there is a stray - I forget where?- when a youth is told: “to find the precious flower “good-cheer” and with his motive courage & faith in the goodness of God- he can overcome the greatest difficulties (Dragons & Dwarfs & fire= [something] Bulls with
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With “brazen hoofs”, - snakes- &c, & c).- From a “Fairy - story”- during a life- time- this has grown “very real” to me. You have a great many to make happy- and- if you do not go too much “outside”- the blessings will “shower” upon you. - My life- comparatively- is a “lonesome” one;- but I do not [consider] it any more my life; when this new life was given to me, - I stored myself with a corner for myself,- &. E. giving all of my love & interest to others, when expedient & necessary
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I trust & hope, dear Mrs Meleney, that the Martha’s Vineyard work will not prove “too much” for you. Your family is “large” and the children are at the age when “needing you”. But, since your sister will be with you,- all may be well, and the burden be not quite so heavy for you.- I am glad that you did not reproach Dr Cait for his- surely unintended- omission regarding the answer to the letter written to him on the part of the Alumni. You must not feel as it if embarrassed
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You in any way. I said to the members of this Ex, Comm that I knew, Dr Cait was exceedingly [bnoy] , and - if he had time, would surely have responded; but- as we had to come to a resolution, it would be best- to let the matter drop, and appoint someone else. Upon this, they asked me to give them this long intended work of “sewing without a needle” And then I proposed : discussion on the questions I had answered to the J.K.U- So pleases, do not let that trouble you anymore, nor Dr Cait, who, perhaps, may be able to give us a “talk”
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At our October Meeting?
-To-morrow I am leaving for Atlantic City. I need it.- Adriana Dorman will go with me, & remain any guest until Thursday, when she will be replaced by Anna Harvey.- Is it not “dear” in these Two- to go with me?- Yesterday I sent a little boy with a small “Easter Greeting” to your children, which, please, open Easter-day. I hope it will reach you safel. The largest- essential piece “with the green ribbon” is for darling Grace. She will not remember me- but- that does not matter; if only she “enjoys” it!- the “little discussion” [way]but “a storm in a Tea-pot”. I feel more [quietly] that you, for having been absent so often.- wishing you & yours a joyous and blesses Easter-tide, I am ever your old loving friend & Kgten- Mother
Maria Kraus-Boelte
[front side envelop]
Miss Harvey
Dorman
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
877. Sterling Place
Brooklyn N.Y. 30
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, May 31, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, May 31, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
New York May 31, 99
My dear Mrs Meleney,
I owe you a letter- you are always so thoughtful & kind. My hands & head have been “full”- and I would not follow my inclination. It pleases me so much that you are pleased with my simple work for “little hands” I have always had the idea in my mind, “that we could not do enough to simplify things for our dear very young children.
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At that April meeting it pleased me so much that you called special attention to my remarks- emphasizing the Educational value of doing the work rightly. Anna Harvey kindly sent me one of your this year's “Vineyard” Circulars. I hope, You will not tire yourself out. There is no objections to show “the work” at the Vineyard, my dear friend. I gave it for the purpose of being made useful for the little-ones.- i do not know, whether ]Steiger] would send “Samples” of materials- or not. Why not write & ask him, addressing Mr E Steiger, Jr.
40 E Steifer,-25. Park Place
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I am glad, that you like your new home - and I hope- you will all be happy & well there, My thoughts are often with you & yours; it seems, as if you all belonged partly to me,- or I to you,- I read an account of the “[humors]” shown you at Newark. Is it not lovely to find, how “good work” is always being recognized?- I hope to see you on June 10th, when I shall give a “Reception” to my many daughters, in the Afternoon. The “cards 4 invitation “will soon be out.-
Lovingly yours
Maria Kraus- Boelte
[front side envelop]
1899
Anna Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 31 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, June 17, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, June 17, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
New York May 31, 99
My dear Mrs Meleney,
I owe you a letter- you are always so thoughtful & kind. My hands & head have been “full”- and I would not follow my inclination. It pleases me so much that you are pleased with my simple work for “little hands” I have always had the idea in my mind, “that we could not do enough to simplify things for our dear very young children.
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At that April meeting it pleased me so much that you called special attention to my remarks- emphasizing the Educational value of doing the work rightly. Anna Harvey kindly sent me one of your this year's “Vineyard” Circulars. I hope, You will not tire yourself out. There is no objections to show “the work” at the Vineyard, my dear friend. I gave it for the purpose of being made useful for the little-ones.- i do not know, whether ]Steiger] would send “Samples” of materials- or not. Why not write & ask him, addressing Mr E Steiger, Jr.
40 E Steifer,-25. Park Place
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I am glad, that you like your new home - and I hope- you will all be happy & well there, My thoughts are often with you & yours; it seems, as if you all belonged partly to me,- or I to you,- I read an account of the “[humors]” shown you at Newark. Is it not lovely to find, how “good work” is always being recognized?- I hope to see you on June 10th, when I shall give a “Reception” to my many daughters, in the Afternoon. The “cards 4 invitation “will soon be out.-
Lovingly yours
Maria Kraus- Boelte
[front side envelop]
1899
Anna Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 31 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, September 11, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, September 11, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St.
New York
September 11/99
“Welcome home” !
My dear Mrs Meleney,
Your letter from August 14th reached me- and I hope, you do not think ill of me because I left the same unanswered. I was so truly in need of rest, - “that I let every-thing go”, - and I do it well! for - here I am- hale & well- yes- looking forward to my Winter’s work- - & am Alumni,- & my dear, loved “daughter to see them again- makes my heart beat with joy.
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I shall be settled, I think, by September 16th, - and have [mad] several appointments for the future “Class” had opened. - While I think of it: you gave my Address to a Mrs Katherine Von Zant - [Blakenburg N.J.] This lady “wants to assist”, - & I cannot see how- while she has to learn ?- Please, let me know about her.-
Of course, you are
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At home by this time, as the Public Schools are commencing to-day. What a delightful time you must have had at the Vineyard. I congratulate you upon the successful work you did there- Better late- than never - my dear Kglen daughter. Will you accept my good, my very best wishes toward happiness for this new year commencing for you on August 12th. May Heaven blessings be with you & yours, is my heartfelt wish
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And prayer. What a happy family you are,- blessed- indeed!- I have no birthday Gift for you; - but- did not Anna Harvey tell you “about the ring? It is all ready for you- in my bureau.- Yes, I met Miss Ogilly’s mother- Mrs Warner- one day; - she seemed a charming, cultured women.-
I saw Miss [Dresser]- my delegate to Los Angeles, & who was “recognized” as such - as Mr Irwin Shepard wrote to me, expressing his pleasure, that I would
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Do so.- Of course, it was a great experience to me, but I think it was well that I made this sacrifice. Mrs Dr: had her eyes open,- & brought home many interesting facts. Also Mrs Fannie David was there- meeting many of the great [Educators] & - visiting Kgtens, And- Mrs Gashwiler & her daughter Marie, were there. Mrs G wrote to me lately all about it. I will “collect” all these items, - & then we will read them some
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Day- my “stanch one”, and I - & consult what should be brought forward- & what not, For - me have to be a little careful. I sent word to Miss Lawson & though Mrs dresser, “that they should leave me out;- but- they appointed one without as much as “asking my pleasure.” - I earnest say. That I am pleased or elated about it. However- now- that it has again become my duty- I shall, of course, be deeply interested in it, & try to do the best I can. And “my daughters” will
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Have to “support” me - that I shall not be “weighed down” again by over-work.- My strength from since “before my illness” seems to have returned to me “Mother Nature” has been good to me !- I grew stronger- the moment my Maid had been sent away. I have emancipated myself from “being cared for”, and accepted again the standpoint I always held up to Mr Kraus death: to help others.” I am so glad that no-one is there to “hold my elbow” when I walk the Stairs,- or
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“pick - up” things- should I drop the, [&c.&c.] with “my daughters” by my side & back of me- I feel - like a General with a fine [Army] ! What precious girls we have among our Association.- Dear Carrie Cait- we must make our Meetings over more open for “others”, be ever,ore helpful-& ready for improvement We must be- at our Ex. Com: Meetings- ever more “business- like; and at the Meetings no one should be allowed to have more that 5 minutes for reports[u].- And now I will close- or I write & write- and my letter might grow to be 100 pages. Love to all Members of your dear family.- Affectionately yours
Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
Anna Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 32
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central park west 74th & 75th St. -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, September 16, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, September 16, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
September 16/99
My dear Mrs Meleney
Your letter & mine must have covered, I sent mine to Brooklyn, & trust, that it has reached you.-
You are very lovely to write again, & send me those Photographs- when you had no responses to your other letter as yet! Your have given me great pleasure, - letting me - somewhat- participate in your “family happiness”, upon which I look as “kind of ideal”,-
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Thank you so much for the pictures! And I am delighted to have them.
Sept: 17th,. Anna Harvey was with me last evening & she told me “some” about the Institute work, and a great deal about you & yours! Grace is “lonely” she says.-
By this time, I trust, you will have received my other long letter, & I hoppe, you will give me soon an answer about that young women in question.- The responsibility to meet all the expectations of the
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Young women who come to me, is great; but “they actually lift me invariably- that thus the “demands” upon my strength do not become “overwhelming. Most of them are ”informed in character”, when they come;- and when they leave me - they are young women, Last year's class were a delight to me. This years class is “about to form”.-
With love for all
Affectionately Yours
Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
Anna Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 34
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 9, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 9, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
November 9/99
My dear Mrs Meleney,
Anna Harvey was here last night, & brought me your loving good wishes. Thank you heartily for the same. Anna Harvey also told me, that you too, are going with Mrs Curtis to Springfield. I only write to wish you “God speed”, - and am truly sorry, that
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I am obliged to forego the pleasure of Meeting the New England Kindergartens, as Miss [Fannibelle] Curtis had planned. Anna Harvey will be a good substitute- & besides- it is so very much my wish to “bring her our.”- Mrs Harvey told me about your little girl & her “experimenting” with “sewing without a needle” I wish, I
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Could see her at work:-
Good bye, and take care of your dear “Self”. We shall miss you at our Ex. Com. meeting, and I hope you will be able to send me a letter to read to the members of the Com: containing your suggestions & ideas, viz : Dr Merrill- I suppose- will conduct the Meeting? And who will conduct the Nov. Meeting. Whom would you propose to sub-
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Stitute Mrs Collins who wishes to “give up” because of her Baby. A natural wish- under the condition. - Anna Harvey can tell you about my plans & proposals regarding Mrs Darrah & the [Crippled Children] [ho] also about the “Froebel Home”.[& c] to be established in Blankenburg where in 1840 the first Kgteners th[at] [world] was founded. - With loving greeting to you & yours, & best good wishes for your “pilgrimage”,- Affectionately
Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
1899
Miss Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 36
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 16, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 16, 1899
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
Nov 16/99
My dear Mrs Meleney,
I trust, the journey to & from Springfield came off satisfactorily- I want to say, that Anna Harvey & I thought it would be “due” to Dr Merrill to [preside] at our next Meeting; she has been written to,- & has accepted.- Now it remains between Mrs Demarest and Miss Harvey - who of them will preside at the
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The December Meeting - & who at the important May Meeting. I think, we let them decide that among themselves.-
Mrs Collins has resigned. Miss Hay was asked to take her place,- but declined for good reasons. What do you think about Grace Parsons ? I think, she would make a good, active substitute for the
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Year- or longer.- Anna Harvey has probably told you about my “plan” & proposition to “lend a hand” to Mrs darrah & her crippled children. And also about the “Froebel- house” plane; & I will not write about that.- Steiger has offered to print my Message without charge,- give as a certain member, - & have them to diffuse himself,- as he wants. Miss Morgan thought not well of the plan, - & thus is was “laid on the table”. Only Bessie Demarest & I mere at our Ex. Com: Meeting
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We of the original founders of our Association: the rest- fine- were of “never growth” to one of Miss Mare [Pine f Hofer’s} lessons she is going to my “Class of- either Wednesday 22nd, or 29th of November or December 6th, or Dec: 13th, at between 3 & 20 you will be welcome. She gave a charming lesson yesterday, taking up “Phonetic & Numerical sounds- and word- expression late on, You will remember my “hobby” about this- all these past years. Would such a one as she to take this up & work it out.
[margin]
Our secretary, Miss Littig, is a precious girl. How she helps
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The subjects.- Some young Kgtens said to me ! “Why, Mrs Kraus- we learned all that long ago, and better,”- Well- I did a naughty thing; not returned in the evening- as I had intended to do- I wrote to Dr Conant- giving expression to the impressions received at the Afternoon Meeting adding, “that I thought- it would be a good
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Thing for all [bhild]- study people- parents, Kgtners, Teachers, and- University Professors- to make their Mother “know thyself”, which would lead to “self- [defense]”,- “self-improvement,”- & c and in that case- children would readily “accept & [initiate]” what they saw, - & all this “talki-talki” would be unnecessary.- I did not say the exact words of the letter passage,- but gave fully the meaning !- I suppose,
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I wish- the day had twelve hours more- there is so much to do, - & all must be done well.-
I attended the Child study Meeting at the Normal College in the Afternoon, - & saw, in the distance, your husband. I wonder what he thought of the lectures given. I say: there was no justice [done] to the work in [aim],
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They will have to “dig” themselves thru it! They would get it easier, if they were to become true Froebel- Students ! For- Froebel was the [bhild]- study man, - the Psychological of Childhood.- I must break off,- or I shall never finish.- Dr Merrill writes: “It is because your ideals are so high that we feel their power over us. “ Who not that prettily said?-
With much love always yours
Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
Miss Littig
Harvey
Dr Merrill
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 36
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 21, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 21, 1899
[page 1]
November 21/99
Hotel San Remo
New York City
My dear Mrs Meleney,
You dear, good letter was received,& has been much appreciated. Thank you warmly for the same. I will write a long letter another time- in mower to the same. I am so truly sorry about the
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The illness of the dear Sister. What an anxiety for you, dear Mrs Meleney, I sincerely hope, the good Father in heaven will help, & make her well & stronger than she was ever before. You see, this happened to me; & my gratitude is untold.- Today I want to ask you, if you will give me the pleasure
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And dine at my Hotel on Tuesday (to-day-week0 November 28th, at 6P.M.- Mrs F. Curtis, Mrs E.[Dream] and Anna Harvey will also dine here, I hope,- a “cozy little party”. And- perhaps- Mr Meleney will call for you- & give us the pleasure of “shaking hand”
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Hand with him. With love for all & good wishes- that all & everything may be well- I am your “proud” Mother Kraus- who owns such a daughter as you,- and who has proved her-self such a “leader” again in behalf of the “Mothers”.-
Affectionately
Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
Miss Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 38 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 26, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, November 26, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
New York, Nov 26/99
My dear Mrs Meleney
-Our dinner party cannot come off- has been post-poned, because of Miss [Dunn’s] “mishap.” She fell & hurt her knee. Hence I write to let you know of the “failure” of our intended dinner. We must try & have it soon after Thanks-giving, whenever Miss [Dunn] is well again.
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As it is, - i have now arranged for hard work,- [Class]- day on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Hofer will give her third singing lesson to my class on Tuesday at eleven A.M.- I mention this- in case you might like to hear the same. Miss Hofer is charming; & takes- up my ideas of community with
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The girls were lovely responsive to my appeal in behalf of may Darrrah & her Crippled Children, & generous too, by voting to give $50,00, - & Miss Nathan- who assist Miss Darrah 2 days in the week, has to have charge of speaking this how & when Miss Darrah needs it most. And Miss Wiley will send old clothes. I am now packing Kglen Materials. Bessie Demarest will send “Nature Objects”, & c.-
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Sounds, rhythm, & c. - Anna Harvey did well. I am proud of her, what a lovely young woman she is- no wonder I- and others- are so fond of her!- I sincerely hope that your sister is daily improving in re- gaining strength & health.
With loving greeting to all the meleney family,- Affectionately Yours Maria Kraus Boelte
[front side envelop]
1899
Miss Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 39 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, December 8, 1899
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, December 8, 1899
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
December 8/99
10 P.M.
My dearest Mrs Meleney
Your letter received. I am so grieved to hear of dear little Grace’s illness. Pneumonia ! May our Father in heaven hear our prayers, & grant her re-covery speedily! You dear Mother ! what an anxiety for you! First the dear sister,- and now the loved child! Of course, she need you lovely
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Every moment,- she is your first thought and your first loving duty!- You have proved your interest in the work of our Association,- & no one thinks, you should be else-where than with the loved little daughter. Do not make yourself uneasy about it, [put] for a single moment.- Of course, are could not help but miss you & your beautiful “balance” standing always as a
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“Modifier”. What shall we do, when your three years are up?- I am so glad, that Grace is improving, and that the dear sister is gaining strength slowly. This letter will go “with a heart full of love” and the hope, that your hearts or glad again in the assured hope of all danger being past & gone! - Our meeting- to-day- passed off all right. Bessie Demarest was in the Chair; she will be Chairman on Dec 30th, The future Meeting will be again at Hotel San Remo, [Mujso] Brennan & Gale having offered lower rates. And
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And we can have a Committee room without further expense to the Association. The larg[e] Hall will cost $8.00. And as we pay but $6,00 at the Tuxedo,- the difference will be only $2,00.- Rose Nathan reported, & a letter from Miss Darrah was read - & it was decided to spend the $50,00 not on the [Hewrella 7th]” but at the new place on the east Side [where] Miss D. is about to open; & put our interest in a “special” room there.- Miss Luey Wheelock had written to me, asking me to attend their Kg: Meeting in Boston on April 21st, Froebel’s Birthday. I had to decline the honor (they wanted to give me a reception) because my strength would not have endured it – the meeting of the J.K.U. being on the 18,19 & 20th of April- Miss Wheelock wrote
[margin]
On the occasion when Miss Blow was first to have lectured, Miss Wheelock also was on the program,- don’t you remember ?
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Sand-table & second Gift & I left, I needed the next of the Christmas week, when I shall leave the City. I am working hard,- & must seek rest- if I shall pull safely through the Winter. - I talked this over with Adriana some time ago; and she is so true & clear sighted- quiet so she is. I have been thinking over what would be done; and Miss Dorman proposed that Dr Franklin Smith might be willing to give [no] the lecture on hygiene &c. We thought it well, that she would inquire lecture our “Meeting of the Ex Com.” whether he would be willing to do this for us; and she went to his house to ask him, whether he would speak on “Ventilation of the
[page 6]
Kg: room, & how to detect symptoms of contagious disease, how to prevent contagion, &c.- I thought, these subject would be “all-important”- ones for the members of our Association. But- I am sorry to say- I met with some “opposition” and it was said, that, “if we had Miss Wheelock, it would be impolite to have some- one else”.- I upheld, that two speakers were often on the program. Two years ago we had Mrs Hughes and myself. - Then : Mr Darrah and myself; But it was maintained that Miss Darrah was also to address the Association, although it is understood that she would speak only for about 10 minutes, to tell about her work in which we have become so interested. All this is very awkward in regard to Dr Smith: It has been decided, that if Miss Wheelock declines to give us an
[page 7]
Address- the subject of which she could choose herself, then Dr Smith would be asked. I do not think this quite right - as- both : Miss Wheelock & Dr Smith could have said these say- without loading our Meeting. Well- I abide- but - “hold my own”,- I will write to Mrs Dorman & “put it in as will a form as I possibly can”. - I have written all this, thinking it is better, that you should know what we did.- Anna Harvey said, that Isabel Peckham Pashley wished to be again Committee member. I said: she should wait a while, as she wrote to me “how her young baby boy absorbed all of her free time. We had to discuss about a substitute for Mrs Collins.- Later- if Mrs Pashley really feel, that she can [conscientiously] take her place with us, we shall be pleased, I am sure, to have her take the place of one of our precious [not it droves] when they leave in May
[page 8]
That she would be in New York on December 20th and remain until Dec 30th There upon I wrote, that our Meeting was to be on the 30th of Dec: and that I hoped she could remain & attend the same. She answered “that she should be very happy to do so, &c. - Now, I hope brought the before an Committee, and Miss Wheelock will be involved to “address” our Association choose her own subject. We shall have to await her answer.- I have told the Com: that I wished not to speak on Dec: 30th, They had talked about the [land]
[margin]
Don’t you think that will be best Goodbye, dear young friend. If not too much trouble, let me hear,how Gracy is, & also the dear sister.- [illegible] to got to Bklyn to night to hear Anna Harvey speak about my “Sewing without a needle”. But I caught a bad cold- & the Meeting tired me greatly; so I was obliged to “give-up”.- With loving affection yours
M. Kraus-Boelte.
[front side envelop]
1899
Miss Wheelock
Adriana Dorman
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 40 -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 20, 1900
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, February 20, 1900
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
February 20/ 1900
My dearest Mrs Meleney,
It distress me to know you ill and suffering. And so very ill, I hear, you have been. I do sincerely hope, you feel better, & will soon re-gain your usually state of good health.- I wished to write, - as I told Edmund. But- when my work is done (& a long, quite hard day’s work it is/ &
[page 2]
Half a night is included in the same,- then I feel so really tired- out- that - several times- pen & paper ready for writing- I have gone to sleep in my chair- & woke in the “small hours”- when I had but to “hurry to rest”.- Have you read any letter to Edmund, & do you approve of what I said ? it was written in the “true Kglen spirit”, and you must “uphold” me in the same, please. - Our meeting will come off in a couple of days
[page 3]
Days,- and we shall have to miss you ! I am so sorry about it, for I would you so much to be present. Why don’t you send Mr Meleney as your substitute? I told Dr Merrill that we should be glad to see Dr. Maxwell.- After the meeting is over I shall leave the hall at once, - for I know, that I shall need rest, because of having “to give out” so much that morning.- Miss Blow is in the City, as you may know. And - after all
[page 4]
She will not lecture for us, this time. And I think: it is “all right”. For, as she lectures in Bklyn, New York & Newark for 50 cents a person, all those who [could] have heard her at our Association,- might not have gone to spend- elsewhere. Also she is over-crowded with engagements.- She will be with me on “Washington’s Birthday”. Think of me.- She will be here at the J.K.U. meeting, - & take part in the discussions.- And now, dear friend, I must come to a “close”.- Mrs [Howlett] was not accepted, I am sorry to say - because of the “[Maris]”! Also, that that should stand higher than- all else she has to offer.- with warmest love your always- Maria Kraus-Boelte
[front side envelop]
Miss Blow
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 43
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
[mathematical equations] -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 24, 1900
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, March 24, 1900
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
New York. March 24. 1900
My dear Mrs Meleney.
Your letter without date- has been received. You are very kind to wish to have me on your program for the mothers conference. I should very much like to do so. Mrs. Putnam has asked me to open the discussion at the Training Teachers Conference; but I do not think that there is any necessity to remain throughout the entire session – - -the more so as I have given expression variously as to my desire to attend your session being so much interested in it. I believe I was the first one to start a mothers class in New York in 1872.
I think no one could blame me for wishing to attend the Mothers Conference. The Training Teachers ought all to attend the same! It is a great pity that things have not been thus arranged! Well – it can’t be helped. Anna Harvey will have to take me over as soon as it may seem convenient to slip away. – My dear Miss Meleney– may I not have an answer from you in to regards of my Charleston program? Mr. Irwin Shepard urges to have the program very soon. This program gives me again much work. I wish, that I could have had Mr. Grigg’s; but he declined on account of his previous engagement at Martha’s Vineyard.
I have not been so very well; but I am improving & hope soon to be myself again. Trusting that this may find you & yours happy and well
lovingly yours
Maria Kraus- Boelte
[margin]
I must not write– hence the type written letter – – I now understand all about, that B’klyn Kgtners will do all for the jkw.– it is all right. –
[front side envelop]
1900
Charleston
Miss Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 44
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, April 2, 1900
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, April 2, 1900
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo. New York. April 2. 1900
My dear Mrs Meleney!
To make quite sure of it – a write to say – that I will expect you on Friday, April 6 at one PM to take luncheon with me; & then we will have a good talk with each other. And in the afternoon – after our meal & talk – we will rest a while so as to be fresh for our meeting. Will this suit you?
I was very tired after a meeting last Saturday – & suffered somewhat in consequence on Sunday. Today I had to be alert from my class from 10 AM till 5 PM and now I am just good for nothing. Thanks for your letter and what Mr. Meleney said in regards to those of my girls who aspired to positions in vacation – Kindergartens & Play-grounds. I found today that two of my girls – Miss Lyon & Miss Webster – had called already on Mr. Meleney- last week. Miss Phillips is another most worthy girl - & also Miss Henderson. I have a splendid set of girls this year again. About Charleston – I am so sorry dear friend. I will enclose one of the circulars Mr. Shepherd sent to me. It is a regulation that like lectures can only be made – – or rather “read” in person. You would not confide your children and your institute work – – – for the time being – – – – to our dear efficient Anna Harvey? She spoke to me about it. Of course I do not want to talk you into anything you might regret afterwards– - The more so as Mr. Melaney will be compelled to remain in New York. I can understand all that well enough! As also your natural anxiety about your children – in particular your dear little flower Grace. We will talk about this on Friday!
Goodbye for to day!
With affectionate love yours
[circular enclosed]
[front side envelop]
1900
Charleston
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 45
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, April 7, 1900
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, April 7, 1900
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo. New York. April the Seventh. 1900.
My dear Mrs Meleney!
The hour of “weakness” was upon me - & you must forgive me for giving vent to it- when I looked into your loving eyes. I am so very alone-–& — – - where others find so much sympathy with those around them... I usually lock it up within myself; & then it happens one’s in a while – when meeting a “true Heart” that I “give-in”. Even though I have put up a little Easter- Hare nest for the Meleney family – – counting on your and Mr. meleney's native kindness and feeling of friendship for me not object to giving myself the pleasure of doing so; it gives me the delightful feeling as if I belonged a “wee bit” to you and yours! The little “fun” accompanied the same with-you will readily understand & leniently smile upon– I know. Please – do not open the box until Easter Sunday.
Even though I have written to Mr. Irwin Shepherd – secretary N.E.A. To tell of the prospect of having you at the Charleston Meeting. Please let me know at your earliest: how would you have termed the title of your address on the program? I am keeping very quiet in order to regain strength. Did you read the article on [illegible] that was in the “Sun” to day on N.Y. Kgtens–i.e. To day is Sunday & i commenced this letter yesterday the seventh. I can only write a little at a time. With love and greetings for a happy Easter-tide
Your loving kindergarten mother
Maria Kraus Boelte
April 8th
[front side envelop]
1900
N.E.A- Charleston
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 46
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, April 13, 1900
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, April 13, 1900
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo. New York.
April 13th. 1900.
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
Brooklyn N.Y.
My dear Mrs Meleney:-
Please send only one line naming the subject upon which you are going to speak at Charleston. I have to send it to Mr. Irwin Shepherd before I leave for Brooklyn.
Yours in great haste
Maria Kraus Boelte
Dictated.
Even now my type-writer brings this in; & I add a line to say: that I received your letter this A.M. saying that you are going to Charleston! Hurrah! And I have forwarded the good news [along] to Mr. Shepherd [Wnona], Secretary NEA – I am pleased to find, that you have the same plan in mind, as I have to visit A.Harvey, KG : and then call upon you, my dear much loved “Carrie Cait” Meleney.-
Affectionately Maria Kraus-Boelte
[margin]
Emma Newman had [likewise] accepted!! Mrs Paulson declined- so did Mr Mabie after keeping me waiting 6 weeks.-
[front side envelop]
1900
Miss Harvey
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 47
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, April 25, 1900
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, April 25, 1900
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
April 25/1900
My dear Mrs Meleney
[page 1]
Only “a line” to thank you for all your loving kindness & thoughtfulness during the Bklyn days – which I enjoyed more than I can say. One of the greatest pleasures was my visit to your house. – -I returned home
[page 2]
Rather a weakened con-dition; but - extra rations of sleep have restored my strength somewhat.- - Please, give me the exact official title you wish me to state on the Charleston program. Will it be : Chairman of Mother's Conference Dpt of J.K.W. - of of B’klyn Kg Assoc: oe what ?- Mr Shepard wants to know.- I enclose a Program- Circular where in you will find all the regulation you will have to adhere to.
[page 3]
Hoping to see you Wednesday at our Meeting- and having - if you will favor me- the pleasure of your company to take Luncheon with me on that day. I remain, with loving greetings to all the members of your family
Your own “Kgten Mother”
Maria Kraus-Boelte
[circular enclosed]
[front side envelop]
1900
Charleston
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 48
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, May 5, 1900
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, May 5, 1900
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
May 6, 1900.
My dear Mrs Meleney,
I feel , as if I had not been “polite” when looking-in upon your meeting, and not being of the same opinion in regard to that book: “the students of Froebel” - I took the book with me, that evening to the dinner table; and, dear friend, I find- that it is all right for our library. The only thing I felt, was: it contains
[page 2]
“Pieces” from the [Edne]: of man”, - & thought- it was better that the young Kgtners, who would probably come to read & study first “the whole”, - which is, according to Kgten principles, current. Please, do not mine me, & buy the book.-
I have forwarded my program to mr. Shepherd if I had time, I would [buy] it for you!-
[page 3]
You will deliver your paper on Wedn: 11th in the afternoon, right after I had my “say”. Emma Newman will be on the platform July 12th.-- I hope to hear yet from Mr. Hughes that he will come!- I have written to two boarding houses at Charleston,- on the Battery; they were highly recommended. And as soon as an answer comes, I will let you know.- I am very busy- the work accommodates so! How good it
[page 4]
It is to hear of your influence, as you do among the mothers & Kgtners.- I hope, you will give the Kgtners at Charleston some strong “points”,- They need it!-
I am so glad to know your “home”,- for I can visit you in “mind” - & be with you & yours.- Love to all
Affectionately Yours
Maria Kraus Boelte
[picture enclosed]
This was not to me from Ms [illegible]
[front side envelop]
Charleston
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
#429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 49
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York -
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, May 10, 1900
Kraus-Boelté to Meleney, May 10, 1900
[page 1]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
May 10.1900,
My dear Mrs Meleney,
My long projected plan- to bring together the “ founders” of our Association, will at last- I hope- be realized. Will you give me the pleasure of your company for luncheon on May 19th, after our Meeting.- We will be fourteen “friends” all among ourselves.
[page 2]
we will Assemble- right after the meeting- in the Hotel Parlors & from there & go conjointly to my Rooms.
Hoping, that you will not disappoint us,- I remain your loving “Kgten Mother”
Maria Kraus Boelte
RSVP
[ps] Mr Shepherd called my” program” for the NEA””excellent”
[front side envelop]
1900
Charleston
Mrs Clarence b. Meleney
429. Washington Ave
Brooklyn N.Y. 50
[back side envelope]
Hotel San Remo
Central Park West 74th & 75th St.
New York
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