Donate diaries to the collection
If you’ve ever wondered, “What should I do with my old diaries?” then you’re in the right place.
Donating a diary to the American Diary Project is easy. We’re looking for handwritten or digital diaries/journals with entries created regularly as a record of the diarist’s life in America. Fill out the form below to receive donation process information.
Bound diaries vs. loose-leaf paper diaries
We accept diaries in nearly any medium, including those kept in bound journals, notebooks, and even on loose sheets of paper. If you can get it to us, we’re happy to add it to the collection.
Original diaries vs. photo copies or digital versions
While we prefer to receive original documents, we also accept copies or scans of diaries, especially if you or the diarist would rather hang on to the original. We also accept digital versions of diaries.
Mundane diaries vs. extraordinary diaries
No story is too big, too small, too wild, or too ordinary for our collection. If an American experienced it, we’re here to honor and preserve it. Don’t hesitate to make a contribution.