Julia Martin Correspondence Collection

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Description

Julia T. Martin Correspondence Collection (May – June 1894)

Overview

The collection comprises a set of personal letters written by Julia T. Martin to her friend Alice Austen, dated between 7 May 1894 and 10 June 1894. The material is presented as scanned photographs (JPG) of the original handwritten letters and accompanying typed transcriptions (TXT). The collection is part of the larger Austen Family Papers housed at the Alice Austen House Museum in Staten Island, New York.

Background

Julia T. Martin, a resident of Albany, New York, maintained a close friendship with photographer Alice Austen. The letters were written during a period when Julia was traveling extensively—visiting Santa Barbara, Chicago, Kansas City, and Los Angeles—while also attending social events and discussing her photography business. The correspondence offers insight into late‑Victorian social networks, travel practices, and the commercial aspects of early photography.

Contents

The collection contains eleven letters, each represented by a high‑resolution scan and a transcription. The letters discuss: * Travel itineraries (e.g., journeys to Santa Barbara, Chicago, and Los Angeles). * Social life (skating parties, whist gatherings, and church events). * Photography business (sales of photographs, references to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition). * Personal matters (sympathy for Austen’s grandfather, discussions of a Steinway piano). * Correspondence with other acquaintances (Walton, Bridget, Mrs. Cooper).

The images include marginalia and handwritten notes, while the transcriptions provide a readable text for researchers.

Scope

The collection covers a 34‑day span in mid‑1894, offering a snapshot of Julia Martin’s activities and her relationship with Alice Austen. It is geographically focused on the northeastern United States and the West Coast, with specific references to Chicago, Santa Barbara, Kansas City, and Los Angeles. The material is limited to letters addressed to Austen; it does not include responses or other correspondence. The collection is valuable for scholars of Victorian social history, early photography, and the personal networks of women in the late nineteenth century.

Raw Cheimarros Data

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