In 1924, Mildred. A Ottens, a woman from Philadelphia, went to Europe and back with several friends. She traveled aboard the SS Albert Ballin, departing on July 26, 1924.

Follow along her journey with this blog.

Nine people (they appear to be four women, five men) pose for a photo. The appear to be in front of a vent or steam chimeny on an ocean liner. The photo was taken in 1924,
The Gang (From the left, Mildred, wearing hat and scarf, is first in the front row)
A photoprint of the Cunard RMS Mauritania.
Itinerary Card for the RMS Mauritania that Mildred had in her journal
A page from the travel diary. It says "My Travels" at the top, with a globe below showing Europe, much of Asia, Africa, most of North America, and some of South America. Beneath this is an ink drawing or engraving of a piece of luggage with two straps and two handles. Below this it says "BEING AN ACCOUNT OF THE TRAVELS". The name "Mildred A. Ottens" is written in cursive on the line starting "Of". "Philadelphia" is written on the "From" line, and "Europe" on the "to" line.