Minnie Correspondence, June 1892
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Description
Minnie Correspondence, June 1892 Collection
Overview
This collection comprises the digitized materials of a single handwritten letter written by “Minnie” to Elizabeth Alice Austen in June 1892. The letter is preserved as two scanned JPEG images of the original pages, accompanied by OCR‑derived text, and a set of metadata records that capture the letter’s provenance, content, and contextual references. The collection is housed within the Austen Family Papers at the Alice Austen House Museum on Staten Island.Background
The Alice Austen House, the former home of pioneering photographer Elizabeth Alice Austen (1866‑1952), maintains a comprehensive archive of her personal papers. The Minnie Correspondence, June 1892 folder is part of the broader Austen Family Papers (MS1) and reflects the social and familial networks surrounding the Austen household during the late Victorian era. “Minnie” is an informal name used in the correspondence; the letter’s author is identified in the metadata as a person named Minnie, with no further biographical detail provided.Contents
- Scanned images: Two high‑resolution JPEGs (≈1.4 MB and 0.9 MB) of the original letter pages.
- OCR text: Extracted content that includes references to visitors (e.g., Thora Davis, Julian, Mr. Smith), family members (e.g., Hamilton, Lucy Short), pets (e.g., baby Lucy Short, cats “Kitty” and “Rip”), and locations (Salem, Southampton).
- Metadata: JSON records detailing the letter’s date (23 June 1892, signed 28 June 1899), creator, recipient, language, subjects (personal correspondence, social life, family, pets, travel), and place references.
- Contextual annotations: The OCR text reveals social events such as visits, a baby’s arrival, and travel plans, offering insight into everyday life in the region.
Scope
The collection covers a single, dated letter from June 1892, with a later signature date in 1899. It focuses on personal social interactions, family dynamics, and pet care within the Staten Island community, and references travel to Salem and Southampton. The material is limited to the letter’s two pages and its associated metadata; no additional documents or photographs are included in this specific folder.Raw Cheimarros Data
@minnie_correspondence_june_1892:collection {title: "Minnie Correspondence, June 1892", creator: @minnie, institution: @alice_austen_house, created: @date_1892_06, language: "en", subjects: ["Personal correspondence","Social life","Family","Pets","Travel"], description: "A collection of correspondence from Minnie to Alice Austen in June 1892, discussing social visits, family matters, and personal observations.", place: [@salem, @southampton]}
@alice_austen_house:organization {type: "museum", location: @staten_island}
@staten_island:place {state: @new_york, country: @united_states}
@minnie:person {full_name: "Minnie"}
@alice_austen:person {full_name: "Elizabeth Alice Austen", birth: @date_1866, death: @date_1952, occupation: "photographer", location: @staten_island}
@date_1866:date
@date_1952:date
@date_1892_06:date
@date_1892_06_23:date
@date_1899_06_28:date
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice:document {date: @date_1892_06_23, author: @minnie, recipient: @alice_austen, type: "letter"}
@page_1_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice:image {filename: "1892_6-23-June 5001-Min copy.jpg", source: @letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice}
@page_2_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice:image {filename: "1892_6-23-June 5002-Min copy.jpg", source: @letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice}
@minnie -> wrote -> @letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice {when: @date_1892_06_23}
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> contains page -> @page_1_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> contains page -> @page_2_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice
@thora_davis:person {full_name: "Thora Davis"}
@julian:person {full_name: "Julian"}
@hamilton_mother:person {full_name: "Hamilton", role: "mother"}
@larry:person {full_name: "Larry"}
@mr_smith:person {full_name: "Mr. Smith"}
@bryce_white:person {full_name: "Bryce White"}
@lucy_short:person {full_name: "Lucy Short"}
@baby_lucy_short:animal {species: "baby", owner: @lucy_short}
@kitty1:animal {species: "cat", name: "Kitty"}
@kitty2:animal {species: "cat", name: "Kitty"}
@mrs_chapp:person {full_name: "Mrs. Chapp"}
@rip:animal {species: "cat", name: "Rip"}
@katy:person {full_name: "Katy"}
@indie:person {full_name: "Indie"}
@greenfield:person {full_name: "Greenfield"}
@emily:person {full_name: "Emily"}
@mary:person {full_name: "Mary"}
@charlie_barton:person {full_name: "Charlie Barton"}
@cricket_club:organization {type: "sports club"}
@jeth:place {description: "location referenced in letter"}
@florence:person {full_name: "Florence"}
@fritzie:person {full_name: "Fritzie"}
@mr_bremner:person {full_name: "Mr. Bremner"}
@kitty_kitty:animal {species: "cat", name: "Kitty Kitty"}
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @thora_davis
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @julian
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @hamilton_mother
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @larry
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @mr_smith
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @bryce_white
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @lucy_short
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @baby_lucy_short
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @kitty1
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @kitty2
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @mrs_chapp
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @rip
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @katy
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @indie
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @greenfield
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @emily
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @mary
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @charlie_barton
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @cricket_club
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @jeth
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @florence
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @fritzie
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @mr_bremner
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions -> @kitty_kitty
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions place -> @salem {when: @date_1892_06_23}
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> mentions place -> @southampton {when: @date_1892_06_23}
@letter_1892_06_23_minny_to_alice -> signed by -> @minnie {date: @date_1899_06_28}Metadata
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1892_6-23-June 5001-Min copy.jpgJPEG
OCR Text
Consisted of Thora Davis. She came on Saturday—Julian, Mother—Hamilton, Larry, & Mr. Smith—and Mr. Bryce White came in afterwards, just think what a visit Lucy Short's baby was only 5 pounds. We sent the two baby Kittys to Mrs. Chapp—but poor Rip suffered so much, that Katy went and brought my niece Alice's child back, and she was overjoyed to see it put her arms around it just like a human being—Lucy carried the live bird around & kissed it—Indie—Greenfield visiting—going to Emily with Mother—the stage Mary is— June 28th 1899 Minnie It was very good of you to write me a note all to myself—and I only wish I could clean up a lot of news to tell you—what fun you & I will be having—I have been in Salem, which had
1892_6-23-June 5002-Min copy.jpgJPEG
OCR Text
an old Aunt & Uncle living there - I think the poor you sent me very good indeed - what a lot of photos you will have to show when you return - Charlie Barton called to see you last evening - he said something to Lucy about the Cricket Club, so we fancy he may have wanted you to go over to the Jeth - I saw the girls out driving again. They look awfully warm. I expect he go to Southampton by boat next Sunday. If I would rather stay in any part - and he people like that more charming & seemed quite a little swollen throat - says right - so I am working and go love it - Florence are both the same with us which all but Fritzie ask the airline leaving just a few days to Port - Mother Mr. Bremner with Kitty Kitty on Sunday last - the party
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