At a Glance
Producer
History Matters
Description
Source and approach letters and diaries with historical thinking.
Making Sense of Letters and Diaries
In an attic or an online archive, coming across personal correspondence and diaries can open a tantalizing window into past lives. This guide offers an overview of letters and diaries as historical sources and how historians use them; tips on what questions to ask when reading these personal texts; an annotated bibliography; and a guide to finding and using letters and diaries online.