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@austen_family_papers:collection {title: "Austen Family Papers (MS1) - Alice Austen Correspondence Collection", creator: [@alice_austen, @daisy, @elizabeth_strong, @trude, @alice_wheelock, @caroline_sweet, @malvina_martin, @elizabeth_jenkins, @ed_van_dusenlan, @mr_white, @c_w_osgood, @frederick_frelinghuysen_mercer, @alys_louise_mercer, @easton_m_mahons_davell], institution: @alice_austen_house, start_date: @date_1883, end_date: @date_1898, language: "en", subjects: ["Correspondence","Personal letters","Victorian social life","Family relationships","Health","Social events","Travel","Photography","Wedding announcements","Marriage","Music","Staten Island","New York","Brooklyn","New Brunswick","New York City","Washington, DC","Bostonville, Staten Island, NY","Clifton, Staten Island, NY","Rosebank, Staten Island, New York","Newburgh, NY","Bronxville, NY","New Brighton, Staten Island","Newark, New Jersey","Carnegie Hall","World's Columbian Exposition"], description: "A collection of personal correspondence, calling cards, and photography‑related materials spanning 1883‑1898, documenting Alice Austen’s social, family, health, and business networks.", places: [@staten_island, @new_york, @brooklyn, @new_brunswick, @new_york_city, @washington_dc, @bostonville, @clifton, @rosebank, @newburgh, @bronxville, @new_brighton, @newark_nj, @carnegie_hall, @worlds_columbian_exposition_1893]}
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@file_pinax -> documents -> @austen_family_papers
@austen_family_papers -> includes -> [@daisy_correspondence_collection, @strong_to_austen_collection, @alice_wheelock_correspondence_collection, @caroline_sweet_correspondence, @ed_van_dusenlan_correspondence, @m_r_white_correspondence, @jenkins_correspondence, @malvina_martin_to_alice_austen, @letter_osgood_to_austen, @wedding_announcement_1898:event]
@alice_austen -> primary_subject_of -> @austen_family_papers
@daisy -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@elizabeth_strong -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@trude -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@alice_wheelock -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@caroline_sweet -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@malvina_martin -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@elizabeth_jenkins -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@ed_van_dusenlan -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@mr_white -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@c_w_osgood -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@frederick_frelinghuysen_mercer -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@alys_louise_mercer -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@easton_m_mahons_davell -> contributor_to -> @austen_family_papers
@austen_family_papers -> mentions_event -> @worlds_columbian_exposition_1893:event
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @staten_island
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @new_york_city
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @brooklyn
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @new_brunswick
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @newburgh
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @bronxville
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @newark_nj
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @carnegie_hall
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @rosebank
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @clifton
@austen_family_papers -> covers_place -> @new_brighton
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @daisy
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @elizabeth_strong
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @trude
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @alice_wheelock
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @caroline_sweet
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @malvina_martin
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @elizabeth_jenkins
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @ed_van_dusenlan
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @mr_white
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @c_w_osgood
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @frederick_frelinghuysen_mercer
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @alys_louise_mercer
@alice_austen -> corresponded_with -> @easton_m_mahons_davellMore versions available (pagination not yet implemented)
# Reorganization Summary The files were organized primarily by correspondent, as most letters are from distinct individuals discussing personal matters with Alice Austen. This approach maintains consistency with the existing year-based folder structure while providing meaningful thematic groupings based on the relationships and topics evident in the correspondence. Each group represents a different correspondent or significant event (like the wedding announcement), ensuring clarity and ease of access for researchers interested in specific relationships or topics. ## Groups Created - **Daisy_Correspondence**: Letters from Daisy, showing a close personal relationship with Alice Austen, including discussions about Alice's mother's illness and Daisy's offers of support. - **Elizabeth_Strong_Correspondence**: Letters from Elizabeth B.V. Strong, discussing personal matters including Alice's mother's illness and social updates. - **Trude_Correspondence**: Letters from Trude, discussing Alice's mother's illness and social activities. - **Alice_Wheelock_Correspondence**: Letters from Alice S. Wheelock, discussing personal matters and congratulations. - **Caroline_Sweet_Correspondence**: Letters from Caroline M. Sweet, discussing Alice's mother's illness and offers of assistance. - **Malvina_Martin_Correspondence**: Letter from Malvina Martin discussing Julia's appendicitis operation. - **Elizabeth_Jenkins_Correspondence**: Letter from Elizabeth E. Jenkins expressing concern for Alice's mother's illness. - **E_D_Van_Dusenlan_Correspondence**: Letter from E.D. Van Dusenlan, a cousin, thanking Alice for a calendar and wishing her a happy New Year. - **M_R_White_Correspondence**: Letter from M.R. White discussing health matters and social updates. - **C_W_Osgood_Correspondence**: Letter from C.W. Osgood proposing a change in plans for a social gathering. - **Wedding_Announcement**: Wedding announcement for Alys Louise Mercer and Easton M. Mahon Davell.