Explore the transformative roles of women in the early 20th century through their diaries, offering a unique perspective on societal change and personal narratives.
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Women’s Diaries During the American Civil War
Discover the rich narratives of women during the Civil War through their diaries, revealing resilience and emotional depth in their experiences.
Personal Narratives of Women in the 1960s Counterculture
Explore the profound experiences of women in the 1960s counterculture through their diaries. Discover their struggles, aspirations, and legacies.
What Diaries Can Tell Us About the Past
There’s something deeply personal, almost sacred, about reading someone’s diary. These handwritten (or typed) pages give us access to a raw, unfiltered version of history that no textbook can fully capture.
The Importance of Primary Sources: A Dive into Diaries and Letters
In the realm of historical research, primary sources like diaries and letters offer an invaluable window into the past. These firsthand accounts provide a level of detail and authenticity that secondary sources often cannot match.
Katharine Hepburn’s Letters to Sal: 140 Personal Notes from 1980-1997
We recently acquired an enchanting collection of 140 letters that the iconic Katharine Hepburn sent to a friend named Sal between 1980-1997. Across seventeen years of correspondence, Hepburn’s notes delightfully reveal her personality and approach to friendship. Hepburn was ahead of her time in communication style. Many of her short, quick notes more closely resemble […]
Journal of Benedict Arnold’s 1775 Expedition to Quebec and the Ensuing Battle of Quebec
This is the 1775-1776 journal of Captain William Humphrey, detailing the secret expedition to Quebec under the command of Colonel Benedict Arnold. The journal also captures the ensuing Battle of Quebec during which Captain Humphrey was taken prisoner. He continues his journal as a prisoner of war until he and his comrades were paroled. Table […]
1878 Diary of a 15-Year-Old Girl in Gorham, ME
This is the 1878 daily diary of Alice A. Shurtleff, a 15-year-old girl living in Gorham, Maine. Table of Contents Background Selected Images The Diary Comments Background According to a note at the beginning of the diary, 15-year-old Alice A. Shurtleff of Gorham, Maine received this 1878 diary as a gift from her mother on […]
Second Boer War Diary by an Officer of the Imperial Yeomanry
This is a diary of letters written by an officer of the British Army’s Imperial Yeomanry who was stationed at Fort Wonderboom in Pretoria, South Africa in 1900 during the Second Boer War. Table of Contents Background Selected Images The Diary Comments Background The identify of the author of this diary is unknown though, as […]
Diary of a Union POW after the Battle of Sabine Pass II
This is the diary of Stephen H. Wright, a soldier in the New York 75th Infantry during the American Civil War (1861-1865) who was captured during the Second Battle of Sabine Pass on September 8, 1863.