My Dear Alice

Pamela Bannos

19th century New York photographer Alice Austen’s life story through letters returned to her home decades after her death. The letters are a portal to photographic, women’s, and LGBTQ history. read less
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Chapter 1: Introductions
Sep 28 2022
Chapter 1: Introductions
the story / the house / the characters / the letters

Episodes

Chapter 1: Introductions
Sep 28 2022
Chapter 1: Introductions
the story / the house / the characters / the letters
Chapter 2: 1880s Recreation
Oct 5 2022
Chapter 2: 1880s Recreation
tennis-mania & summer resorts
Chapter 3: 1890 & 1891 – Enigmatic Portraits
Oct 13 2022
Chapter 3: 1890 & 1891 – Enigmatic Portraits
musings on the past & the things we leave behind
Chapter 4: Relationships
Oct 20 2022
Chapter 4: Relationships
male interactions / hijinks with the ladies / queerness
Chapter 5: 1892 & 1893 – On the Go
Oct 27 2022
Chapter 5: 1892 & 1893 – On the Go
photography / travel / athletics / dashed plans
Chapter 6: 1894 – An Intensity of Intention
Nov 3 2022
Chapter 6: 1894 – An Intensity of Intention
photography / music / travel / bicycling
Chapter 7: 1895 & 1896 – Bicycling for Ladies & Street Types of New York
Nov 10 2022
Chapter 7: 1895 & 1896 – Bicycling for Ladies & Street Types of New York
collaboration / publication / attribution
Chapter 8: 1897 – Daisy Elliott bicycles the Alps & Twilight Park transitions
Nov 17 2022
Chapter 8: 1897 – Daisy Elliott bicycles the Alps & Twilight Park transitions
Daisy invites Alice to “read between the lines” while Alice meets Gertrude Tate, who will become the love of her life.
Chapter 9: 1898 and beyond
Nov 24 2022
Chapter 9: 1898 and beyond
Introducing Gertrude Tate
Chapter 10: Conclusions
Dec 1 2022
Chapter 10: Conclusions
a rollercoaster ride of highs & lows