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Elizabeth Lynch Correspondence to Alice Austen, 1893

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Elizabeth Lynch Correspondence to Alice Austen, 1893

Overview

This collection comprises three digitized pages of handwritten letters from Elizabeth A.C. Lynch to photographer Alice Austen, all dated June 6, 1893. The letters were written at Lynch’s Rosebank residence on Staten Island and are preserved as JPEG scans with accompanying OCR text. They are part of the Alice Austen House Museum’s Austen Family Papers (MS1), which documents the personal and professional life of Austen and her associates during the late‑Victorian period.

Background

Elizabeth Lynch was a close friend and confidante of Alice Austen, residing in the same upper‑middle‑class Staten Island community. The letters reflect the social networks of the era, including family visits, leisure activities, and professional interests. They were collected by the Alice Austen House and digitized as part of the museum’s effort to make the Austen Family Papers accessible to scholars and the public.

Contents

  • Letter 1001 (Page 1): Discusses photography, family visits, and summer plans.
  • Letter 1002 (Page 2): Mentions a planned trip to Chicago and the impact of a canceled visit.
  • Letter 1003 (Page 3): References the World’s Columbian Exposition (“the Fair”) and personal reflections on the summer.

Each page contains a handwritten note in Elizabeth Lynch’s script, with the OCR rendering providing a readable transcription. The letters are addressed to Alice Austen and include details of their shared social and professional interests.

Scope

The collection is confined to a single date (June 6, 1893) and covers personal correspondence between two individuals in the Staten Island area, with occasional references to Chicago and the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. It does not include photographs, calling cards, or other materials that appear in the broader Austen Family Papers. The collection provides a snapshot of Victorian social life, family dynamics, and the intersection of photography and leisure among upper‑middle‑class residents of late‑19th‑century New York.

Raw Cheimarros Data

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Metadata

Title
Elizabeth Lynch Correspondence to Alice Austen, 1893
Type
Collection
Creator
Elizabeth A.C. Lynch
Institution
Alice Austen House
Created
1893-06-06
Language
en
Subjects
Correspondence, Personal letters, Victorian social life, Family visits, Photography
Place
Staten Island, Flushing, Chicago
Source
PINAX

Files (3)

1893_6-6-june 1001-Lynch copy.jpgJPEG
382.23 KB
OCR Text

Miss Alice Austin Rosebank Staten Island FLUSHING JUN 6 7 PM 1893 N.Y.

1893_6-6-june 1002-Lynch copy.jpgJPEG
1.29 MB
OCR Text

Upon him with fond remembrance. Thank you so much for him, it was so nice to remember you have given us such a wonderful visit. I have given up all idea of my Chicago trip & all others I had planned, & will re. Monday. My dear Alice, I cannot tell you how am with desires. They are so beautifully clear & so well taken, & I will always look

1893_6-6-june 1003-Lynch copy.jpgJPEG
1.13 MB
OCR Text

Main quietly at home for the remainder of the summer. This heat & day makes it long for a lady. Every one who has seen the pictures is told about them. With so much love for your brother & self, believe me, Sincerely Yours, Elizabeth A.C. Iushing

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