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Donating Diaries

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why are diaries important as historical resources?

Do you have a diary that needs a safe home?

What kind of content makes diaries a good historical resource?

Why should I consider donating original diaries to the University of Guelph’s Collections?

My diaries contain references to people still living. What do I do if I don’t want them to be fully publically accessible yet?

Diaries aren’t usually written for the purpose of being read by others. What if I have concerns about the private events and feelings recorded in the diaries I am interested in donating?

How can I donate my family’s original diaries?

What will happen to my donated original diaries?

How can I donate transcriptions or copies of my family’s diaries?

What We Do with Donated Transcriptions or Copies of Handwritten Diaries

What if I have specific questions and concerns about the donation of my diaries?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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