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Alice Austen Correspondence with C.L. Sturtevant

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Description

Correspondence between Alice Austen and C.L. Sturtevant, 1895

Overview

This is a small digital collection of three scanned JPEG images of handwritten letters dated 25 May 1895. The letters were written by C.L. Sturtevant in Heidelberg, Germany, and addressed to Elizabeth Alice Austen at Rose Bank, Staten Island, New York. The collection is part of the Alice Austen House Museum’s Austen Family Papers and is catalogued under the “Alice Austen–C.L. Sturtevant Correspondence” series.

Background

Alice Austen (1866‑1952) was a pioneering American photographer whose work and personal papers are preserved at the Alice Austen House. C.L. Sturtevant, a contemporary photographer and correspondent, maintained regular contact with Austen, discussing photographic projects and travel plans. The letters were originally written in English and later digitized for preservation and scholarly access.

Contents

  • Letter 1 (1895‑05‑25) – Sturtevant reports that photographs have arrived safely, thanks Austen for her support, and outlines plans to photograph the “Neckar Valley” and the “Old Schloss.”
  • Letter 2 (1895‑05‑25) – A continuation of the first letter, confirming the travel schedule: remaining in Heidelberg until mid‑August, then traveling to London and staying there until late September before returning to America.
  • Letterhead (1895‑05‑25) – The address block for Miss Austin (Alice Austen) at Rose Bank, Clifton, Staten Island, New York.

Key themes include photography logistics, travel itineraries, and the exchange of photographic material. The correspondence also references specific locations—Heidelberg, Neckar Valley, Old Schloss, London—and Austen’s home address.

Scope

The collection covers a single date (25 May 1895) and documents a brief exchange between Austen and Sturtevant. It focuses on photography and travel, with geographic references to Germany (Heidelberg, Neckar Valley, Old Schloss) and England (London). The material is limited to three letters and does not include other correspondence, photographs, or ancillary documents from the Austen Family Papers.

Raw Cheimarros Data

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@c_l_sturtevant:person {full_name: "C.L. Sturtevant"}

@heidelberg:place {country: @germany}

@neckar_valley:place {region: "Neckar Valley", country: @germany}

@old_schloss:place {type: "castle", location: @heidelberg}

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

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

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@file_1895_5_may_1002_furbush_copy_jpg:file {description: "Continuation of the same letter, dated May 25, 1895"}

@file_1895_5_may_1003_copy_jpg:file {description: "Letterhead address for Alice Austen, Rose Bank, Staten Island"}

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@c_l_sturtevant -> located in -> @heidelberg {when: @date_1895_05_25}

@date_1895_08:date

@date_1895_09:date

@c_l_sturtevant -> planned travel to -> @london {departure: @date_1895_08, arrival: @date_1895_09}

@file_1895_5_may_1003_copy_jpg -> addressed to -> @alice_austen

@file_1895_5_may_1003_copy_jpg -> location -> @rose_bank

Metadata

Title
Alice Austen Correspondence with C.L. Sturtevant
Type
Collection
Creator
C.L. Sturtevant
Institution
Alice Austen House
Created
1895-05-25
Language
en
Subjects
Correspondence, Photography, Travel, Heidelberg, Neckar Valley, Old Schloss, London
Place
Heidelberg, London, Staten Island, New York
Source
PINAX

Files (3)

1895_5-May 1001-Furbush copy.jpgJPEG
1.71 MB
OCR Text

Leopold Strasse 39- Heidelberg May 25th My dear Miss Austin, The photographs have arrived safely and I am very much indebted to you for them. I hope to finish up a few photographs of the "Neckar Valley" and the "Old Schloss" and shall take great pleasure in sending copies of the same to you soon as they are finished. I will remain in Heidelberg until the middle of August, then go to London and remain there until the latter part of September when I shall

1895_5-May 1002-Furbush copy.jpgJPEG
1.33 MB
OCR Text

return to America. Thanking you again for your kindness and well-wishing best wishes. Sincerely, C.L. Sturtevant

1895_5-May 1003 copy.jpgJPEG
912.38 KB
OCR Text

Miss Austin. Rose Bank P.O. Clifton Staten Island New York

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