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American Ancestors - The Wonderful World of Manuscripts

Article by Timothy G. X. Salls, from the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ancestry.com - Diaries and Letters of Our Ancestors

Article by Laura G. Prescott.

Diaries, Memoirs, Letters and Reports Along The Trails West

eBay Listings: Family Letters

Online auction service for buying & selling.

Our Letters to Those We Love Have Changed Greatly from Correspondence of 100 Years Ago

Some observations on the transition from ship's correspondence of the 1800s to our texting times.

Past Voices: Letters Home

Free genealogical and historical collection of vintage letters. These are letters written to and from soldiers and everyday people. Find your ancestors, build your family tree, submit a letter, or read helpful articles.

The Personal Life Diary

A 70-year diary that can become a family heirloom.

The Postcard Index

Tens of thousands of picture postcards dated between 1900 - 1950, indexed by the recipient's name and address.

What to Do with a Diary You Have Found

From DoHistory. If you are lucky enough to find an old diary, here are some tips for what you could do next.

Your Guide to Locating and Using Diaries, Letters, Personal Papers and Other Home Manuscript Sources

Links and bibliography to help the researcher locate such sources as diaries, correspondence, and other personal papers.