Time Capsule: A Hopeless Place Premium
Read a brief first-hand account of a prison for females in the 1800s.
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Travel diaries reveal the experiences of 19th-century ship's passengers.
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Our ancestors in their own words. In this issue: a pioneer diary.
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Martha Ballard never would have guessed that the diary she faithfully kept from 1785-1812 would make her famous two centuries later. The books and film based on her writings would have been a surprise, sure, but the latest adaptation would have sent her reeling. The whole world can now read—and...
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Unlock the secrets of your ancestor's private lives with diaries and journals. Here's what you can learn by reading diaries and how to get started finding them.
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