Alice Austen Correspondence with Trudie
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Description
Alice Austen Correspondence with Trudie (March 5, 1892)
Overview
This collection comprises a single handwritten letter written by Trudie to Alice Austen, dated March 5, 1892, and its digitized JPEG scan and typed transcription. The letter is part of the Alice Austen House Museum’s archival holdings and reflects the social, religious, and musical milieu of late‑Victorian Staten Island.Background
Elizabeth Alice Austen (1866‑1952) was a pioneering photographer and a prominent social figure in Staten Island. Her friend Trudie, a resident of the same community, maintained a close correspondence with Austen. The letter was penned at H Johns Rectory, a local residence, and sent to Austen’s home. It was later digitized for preservation and research purposes by the museum.Contents
- Handwritten Letter (March 5, 1892) – A personal note from Trudie to Austen, discussing church attendance, music lessons, and community events. The letter references Mr. Dickens, a music teacher, and mentions efforts to train choir members and a lute player.
- JPEG Scan – A high‑resolution image of the original letter, preserving the inked script and any marginalia.
- Typed Transcription – A clean, typed version of the letter’s text, facilitating easier reading and textual analysis.
The letter’s themes include social life, religion, and music, illustrating the interconnectedness of community, faith, and cultural pursuits in the era.
Scope
The collection covers a single dated item (March 5, 1892) located in Staten Island, United States. It is relevant to researchers studying Victorian social networks, religious practices, music education, and the personal correspondence of early American photographers. The material is limited to this one letter and its digital derivatives; it does not include additional correspondence or broader archival items.Raw Cheimarros Data
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OCR Text
see what you have escaped you I should have roped you in to go with me. It is high time you did come home to be under my previous influence, it seems to me I do nothing but go to church. Nice days. I am trying to drill a lot of girls to help sing on Thurs & Weds - & am also trying to teach the girl who is to play the lute again in church how to chant - as she is Presbyterian I am having Mr Dickens of a music & the upstairs is I have a care H. Johns Rectory March 5th. My dearest Alice, I am determined that this letter shall reach you before your return home so will devote part of this afternoon to you. I feel particularly stupid as I have a cold in my throat & keep a very dry act - adepts to the funeral
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