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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.

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.