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Version: 12 (current) | Updated: 12/9/2025, 9:55:42 PM | Created: 12/9/2025, 7:30:10 PM
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@austen_family_papers:collection {title: "Austen Family Papers (MS1)", institution: @alice_austen_house, created: @date_1893, description: "Digitized correspondence, calling cards, and photography‑related materials from the Austen family, providing insight into upper‑middle‑class Victorian social life on Staten Island."}
@file_pinax:file {title: "Austen Family Papers (MS1) - Alice Austen Correspondence, 1893", type: "Collection", creator: [@alice_austen, @julia_martin, @lou_richards, @d_olymphant_vail, @susan_de_lancey_van_rensselaer, @alan_hartwell_strong, @e_a_austin, @t_l_brown, @ralph_munroe, @henry_gilman], institution: @alice_austen_house, created: @date_1893, language: "en", subjects: ["Correspondence","Personal letters","Victorian social life","Family relationships","Staten Island history","Photography","Weddings","Social customs","World's Columbian Exposition","Music","Travel","Yachting","Health and illness","Upper-middle-class families"], description: "Metadata for the Austen Family Papers collection.", place: [@staten_island, @albany, @bennington, @cambridge_ma, @new_brunswick_nj, @new_york_city, @grace_church_chantry, @coconut_grove, @charleston, @st_augustine, @richmond_county, @flushing, @long_island_city, @brooklyn, @new_york_city]}
@file_pinax -> documents -> @austen_family_papers
@julia_martin_correspondence:collection {title: "Julia Martin Correspondence to Alice Austen", creator: @julia_martin, recipient: @alice_austen, created: @date_1893, description: "Letters from Julia L. Martin to Alice Austen in 1893."}
@julia_martin_correspondence -> part of -> @austen_family_papers
@lou_richards_correspondence:collection {title: "Lou Richards Correspondence to Alice Austen", creator: @lou_richards, recipient: @alice_austen, created: @date_1893_04_14, description: "Letters from Lou Richards to Alice Austen discussing social activities and travel."}
@lou_richards_correspondence -> part of -> @austen_family_papers
@strong_family_wedding_collection:document {title: "Strong Family Wedding Correspondence Collection", creator: [@d_olymphant_vail, @susan_de_lancey_van_rensselaer, @alan_hartwell_strong, @e_a_austin], institution: @alice_austen_house, created: @date_1893_04_17, description: "Correspondence and announcements related to the wedding of Susan de Lancey Van Rensselaer and Alan Hartwell Strong."}
@strong_family_wedding_collection -> part of -> @austen_family_papers
@photography_correspondence_collection:collection {title: "Alice Austen Photography Correspondence Collection, 1893", creator: [@alice_austen, @t_l_brown, @ralph_munroe], institution: @alice_austen_house, created: @date_1893, description: "Letters concerning photographic business, the World's Columbian Exposition, and yachting."}
@photography_correspondence_collection -> part of -> @austen_family_papers
@henry_gilman_correspondence_collection:document {title: "Henry Gilman Correspondence Collection", creator: @henry_gilman, institution: "Alice Austen House", created: @date_1893_04, description: "Letters from Henry Gilman to Alice Austen about music parties, boat trips, and theater tickets."}
@henry_gilman_correspondence_collection -> part of -> @austen_family_papers
@alice_austen_mother_correspondence:collection {title: "Alice Austen Mother Correspondence Collection", creator: @alice_austen_mother, institution: "Alice Austen House", created: @date_1893, description: "Letters from Alice Austen's mother covering family matters, the Columbian Exposition, and social life."}
@alice_austen_mother_correspondence -> part of -> @austen_family_papers
@envelopes_calling_cards_collection:collection {title: "Alice Austen Envelopes and Calling Cards Collection", creator: @alice_austen, created: @date_1893, description: "Envelopes, calling cards, and wedding invitations addressed to Alice Austen and her circle."}
@envelopes_calling_cards_collection -> part of -> @austen_family_papers
@alice_austen -> central figure in -> @austen_family_papers
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @julia_martin
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @lou_richards
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @henry_gilman
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @t_l_brown
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @ralph_munroe
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @d_olymphant_vail
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @susan_de_lancey_van_rensselaer
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @alan_hartwell_strong
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @e_a_austin
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @bessie_strong
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @isabella_king
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @julie_bredt
@alice_austen -> corresponded with -> @violet_m_e_ward
@alice_austen -> sold photographs from -> @worlds_columbian_exposition
@letter_tqbrown_april_22_1893_part1:document -> mentions -> @travel:concept {description: "Travel to Coconut Grove and discussion of cruise"}
@letter_tqbrown_april_22_1893_part2:document -> mentions -> @travel:concept
@letter_ralph_munroe_april_23_1893:document -> mentions -> @travel:concept
@letter_001:document -> mentions -> @music:concept {description: "Evening music party"}
@letter_002:document -> mentions -> @travel:concept {description: "Boat trip from Flushing to Long Island City"}
@letter_004:document -> mentions -> @theater:concept {description: "Play evening reception"}
@letter_apr_14_1893 -> mentions -> @health:concept {description: "Illness of Ben Brown and Julia's own health"}
@letter_may_8_1893 -> mentions -> @health:concept
@letter_apr_14_1893 -> mentions -> @photography_business:concept
@letter_may_8_1893 -> mentions -> @photography_business:concept
@strong_family_wedding -> associated with -> @social_customs:concept {description: "Victorian wedding customs"}
@envelope_1893_04_14 -> reflects -> @social_customs:concept
@notice_1893_05_13_20 -> reflects -> @social_customs:concept
@brooklyn:place {state: @new_york, country: @united_states}
@file_pinax -> references -> @brooklyn
@file_pinax -> references -> @grace_church_chantry
@file_pinax -> references -> @coconut_grove
@file_pinax -> references -> @charleston
@file_pinax -> references -> @st_augustine
@file_pinax -> references -> @richmond_county
@file_pinax -> references -> @flushing
@file_pinax -> references -> @long_island_cityMore versions available (pagination not yet implemented)
# Reorganization Summary Files were organized primarily by correspondent and secondarily by event/theme. The main groupings reflect Alice Austen's key relationships (Julia Martin, her mother, Lou Richards) and significant events (Strong family wedding). Photography-related correspondence was separated into its own group due to its distinct professional context. Envelopes and calling cards were grouped separately as they contain primarily addressing information rather than substantive content. ## Groups Created - **Julia_Martin_Correspondence**: Letters from Julia Martin to Alice Austen, discussing social activities, health, and personal matters - **Lou_Richards_Correspondence**: Letters from Lou (likely A.R.) inviting Alice to Cambridge and discussing social activities - **Strong_Family_Wedding**: Materials related to the Strong-Van Rensselaer wedding in April 1893 - **Photography_Correspondence**: Letters discussing photography and photographic prints - **Henry_Gilman_Correspondence**: Letters from Henry Gilman about social plans and events - **Alice_Austen_Mother_Correspondence**: Letters from Alice Austen's mother discussing family matters - **Envelopes_Calling_Cards**: Address labels, envelopes, and calling cards without substantive content