@alice_austen:person {full_name: "Elizabeth Alice Austen", birth_year: @date_1866, death_year: @date_1952, occupation: "photographer", residence: @staten_island, nationality: @united_states}

@file_pinax:file {title: "Austen Family Papers (MS1) - 1897 Correspondence Collection", creator: [@alice_austen, @julia_t_martin, @daisy_m_e, @violet_ward, @trude_eccleston, @lou_richards, @alice_southworth_waterman, @mary_munroe, @edwin_southworth_waterman, @bessie_baldwin, @frederick_wonham, @clarice_kennedy_ludlam, @william_l_debeck, @critten, @charles_harris, @wh_wheelock, @lou_alexander_richards], created: @date_1897, language: "en", subjects: ["Correspondence","Photography","Social life","Victorian era","Family relationships","Travel","Golf","World's Columbian Exposition","Staten Island"], description: "Personal letters, calling cards and other materials from the Austen Family Papers, spanning 1883‑1898. The 1897 correspondence includes letters from Alice Austen's friends and family discussing social events, photography, travel and personal relationships.", rights: "Public domain"}

@file_1897_letters:file {filename: "1897-letters.txt", type: "text"}

@file_1897_letters -> documents -> @letter_jan2_adolph_wittemann:document {author: @adolph_wittemann, date: @date_1897_01_02, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Trip to St. Augustine, FL", content: "Offer to handle Florida books on consignment; travel expenses to be covered by sales."}

@adolph_wittemann:person {occupation: "publisher", company: @albertype_co, noted_for: "World's Columbian Exposition 1893 catalogue"}

@albertype_co:organization {industry: "publishing"}

@letter_apr2_wright:document {author: @hw_wright, date: @date_1897_04_02, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Mother's death", content: "Sympathy regarding the loss of their mother."}

@hw_wright:person {relationship: "friend of Alice"}

@letter_apr21_violet_ward:document {author: @violet_ward, date: @date_1897_04_21, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Parade tickets", content: "Invitation to attend a parade; request for photography assistance."}

@violet_ward:person {full_name: "Violet M.E. Ward", role: "friend"}

@letter_may16_emily_van_buren:document {author: @h_c_van_buren, date: @date_1897_05_16, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Cousin Emilie's death", content: "News of Emilie's sudden death; funeral details."}

@h_c_van_buren:person {relation: "cousin"}

@letter_may17_patty_stuart_jewett:document {author: @patty_stuart_jewett, date: @date_1897_05_17, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Ladies Golf Club membership", content: "Details of Golf Membership fees and privileges for the Ladies Club."}

@patty_stuart_jewett:person {full_name: "Patty Stuart Jewett"}

@letter_may18_trude_eccleston:document {author: @trude_eccleston, date: @date_1897_05_18, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Haines Falls update", content: "Report on weather, activities, and request for music books."}

@trude_eccleston:person {full_name: "Trude Eccleston"}

@letter_may19_alice_austen:document {author: @alice_austen, date: @date_1897_05_19, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Haines Falls daily report", content: "Summary of visitors, supplies, and local happenings."}

@letter_jul1_daisy:document {author: @daisy, date: @date_1897_07_01, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Mountain ride", content: "Description of a 32‑mile ride through the Engadine, crossing the border to St. Moritz."}

@daisy:person {full_name: "Daisy M.E.", role: "friend"}

@letter_jul21_hotel_de_l_europe:document {author: @daisy, date: @date_1897_07_21, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Tyrol border crossing", content: "Travel update from Tyrol to Engadine; expenses and conditions."}

@letter_aug1_haines_falls:document {author: @trude_eccleston, date: @date_1897_08_01, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Winter clothing request", content: "Ask for songs and books; mention of rain and visitors."}

@letter_aug6_staten_island:document {author: @alice_austen, date: @date_1897_08_06, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Winter supplies", content: "Report on trunk weight, camera, and local weather."}

@letter_aug8_lake_como:document {author: @daisy, date: @date_1897_08_08, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Italy travel", content: "Account of riding through the Bernina Pass and market scenes in Italy."}

@letter_aug11_mama:document {author: @mama, date: @date_1897_08_11, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Summer recap", content: "Comments on golf, weather, and family news."}

@letter_aug18_violet:document {author: @violet_ward, date: @date_1897_08_18, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Short note", content: "Brief greeting."}

@letter_aug28_alice_cornell:document {author: @alice_cornell, date: @date_1897_08_28, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Local news", content: "Mention of golf championship and newspaper accounts."}

@alice_cornell:person {full_name: "Alice Cornell Austen"}

@letter_sep19_alice_southworth:document {author: @alice_southworth_waterman, date: @date_1897_09_19, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Photograph order", content: "Thanks for photographs; request for more images of Haines Falls."}

@alice_southworth_waterman:person {full_name: "Alice Southworth Waterman"}

@letter_oct9_julia_martin:document {author: @julia_t_martin, date: @date_1897_10_09, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Health update", content: "Report of illness, travel to Adirondacks, and family news."}

@julia_t_martin:person {full_name: "Julia T. Martin", relationship: "close friend in Albany"}

@letter_oct22_bessie_baldwin:document {author: @bessie_baldwin, date: @date_1897_10_22, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Wedding invitation", content: "Invitation to Bessie Baldwin & Frederick Wonham wedding."}

@bessie_baldwin:person {full_name: "Bessie Baldwin"}

@letter_nov6_charles_harris:document {author: @charles_harris, date: @date_1897_11_06, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Room rental proposal", content: "Request to rent a room at $60 per month; discussion of health and finances."}

@charles_harris:person {full_name: "Charles Harris"}

@letter_dec23_wh_wheelock:document {author: @wh_wheelock, date: @date_1897_12_23, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Christmas photograph", content: "Thanks for a calendar; mention of brother Alfred's travel to Florida."}

@wh_wheelock:person {full_name: "W.H. Wheelock"}

@letter_dec28_mary_munroe:document {author: @mary_munroe, date: @date_1897_12_28, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "New Year wishes", content: "Thanks for a shoehorn; update on family in California."}

@mary_munroe:person {full_name: "Mary Munroe"}

@letter_dec31_alice_austen:document {author: @alice_austen, date: @date_1897_12_31, recipient: @alice_austen, subject: "Year‑end health report", content: "Details of illness, visitors, and social activities in Santa Barbara."}

@worlds_columbian_exposition:event {name: "World's Columbian Exposition", year: @date_1893, location: @chicago}

@ladies_golf_club:organization {type: "sports club", focus: "golf for women"}

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @julia_t_martin

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @daisy_m_e

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @violet_ward

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @trude_eccleston

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @lou_richards

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @adolph_wittemann

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @hw_wright

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @h_c_van_buren

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @patty_stuart_jewett

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @alice_southworth_waterman

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @alice_cornell

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @mama

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @charles_harris

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @wh_wheelock

@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @mary_munroe

@alice_austen -> sold photographs to -> @isabella_king:person {occupation: "photograph buyer"}

@alice_austen -> photographed -> @worlds_columbian_exposition

@alice_austen -> member of -> @ladies_golf_club

@alice_austen -> lived at -> @ledge_end_inn:place {address: "1624 Garden St., Santa Barbara", city: @santa_barbara, state: @california, country: @united_states}

@ledge_end_inn -> located in -> @haines_falls:place {state: @new_york, country: @united_states}

@twilight_park:place {location: @haines_falls, description: "social gathering spot"}

@haines_falls:place {state: @new_york, country: @united_states}

@santa_barbara:place {state: @california, country: @united_states}

@staten_island:place {state: @new_york, country: @united_states}

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_jan2_adolph_wittemann

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_apr2_wright

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_apr21_violet_ward

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_may16_emily_van_buren

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_may17_patty_stuart_jewett

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_may18_trude_eccleston

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_jul1_daisy

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_aug8_lake_como

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_sep19_alice_southworth

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_oct9_julia_martin

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_nov6_charles_harris

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_dec23_wh_wheelock

@file_1897_letters -> contains -> @letter_dec31_alice_austen

@file_1897_7_31_1897_july_1001_daisy_copy_jpg:file {description: "Postcard addressed to Miss F. A. Austen, Rosebank P.O., Ledge End Inn, Twilight Park, Staten Island, NY"} 

@file_1897_7_31_1897_july_1002_daisy_copy_jpg:file {description: "Postcard describing a 32‑mile mountain ride through the Engadine, crossing into St. Moritz."}

@file_1897_8_10_daisy_elliot_aug_10002_copy_jpg:file {description: "Letter describing a 20‑mile climb in the Alps and the effort to reach St. Moritz."}

@file_1897_8_13_daisy_elliot_aug_10004_copy_jpg:file {description: "Letter about tire puncture and repair during Alpine travel."}

@file_1897_8_15_daisy_elliot_aug_10003_copy_jpg:file {description: "Letter planning a four‑day trip to Grindelwald and request for a steamer ticket on the S.S. Spree."}

@file_1897_8_15_daisy_unknown_sender_envelope_15_july_1897_001_copy_jpg:file {description: "Envelope addressed to Miss E. Alice Austen, Rosebank P.O., Staten Island, NY."}

@file_1897_8_18_11897_aug_1002_violet_copy_jpg:file {description: "Postcard from Violet Ward to Alice Austen."}

@file_1897_8_27_miss_hoyt_clipping_001_copy_jpg:file {description: "Newspaper clipping reporting Miss Beatrix Hoyt winning the Women's Golf Championship at Manchester, Mass., 27 Aug 1897."}

@file_1897_8_28_alice_cornell_austen_002_copy_jpg:file {description: "Letter mentioning local golf news and newspaper accounts."}

@file_1897_8_28_alice_cornell_austen_aug_25001_copy_jpg:file {description: "Postcard addressed to Miss Alice Austen, care of Dr. H. J. Austin, Bay Head, NJ."}

@file_1897_8_29_daisy_elliot_aug_29002_copy_jpg:file {description: "Letter describing travel plans from Geneva to Paris and onward to Cherbourg."}

@file_1897_9_19_sept_2001_southworth_copy_jpg:file {description: "Postcard from Miss Alice Austen, Afton, Staten Island, NY."}

@file_1897_9_19_sept_2002_southworth_copy_jpg:file {description: "Letter praising Alice's photographs of Haines Falls."}

@file_1897_9_19_sept_2003_southworth_copy_jpg:file {description: "Letter expressing gratitude for photographs and requesting more."}

@file_1897_9_23_grace_sept_25001_copy_jpg:file {description: "Postcard addressed to Miss Alice E. Preston, Rosebank, Staten Island."}

@file_1897_9_23_lou_alexander_sept_23001_golf_copy_2_jpg:file {description: "Letter discussing golf scores and social plans."}

@file_1897_9_2_sept_1001_daisy_copy_jpg:file {description: "Envelope addressed to Miss E. Alice Austen, Rosebank P.O., Staten Island, NY."}

@file_1897_letters_docx:file {type: "document", description: "Compiled transcription of 1897 letters."}