Journals as Time Capsules Workshop

Women have left their mark on history in many ways – through fashion, art, business, and discoveries of all kinds. Much of what we know about early life is through the day-to-day entries in diaries and journals written by women. In fact, these writings are important primary sources used in research. While most are not filled with exciting details of major events or salacious gossip, many reveal a lot about particular periods and people that might never be known. They also give us a closer look at the impact on our day-to-day lives and serve as a key source for learning from the past.