SettingsAmerican diarists
Addison Pratt
Addison Pratt (1802-02-21 – 1872-10-14) was an early Latter-day Saint convert and missionary.
Addison Pratt (1802-02-21 – 1872-10-14) was an early Latter-day Saint convert and missionary.
Anaïs Nin
Anaïs Nin (; born Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell, February 21, 1903 – January 14, 1977) was a French-Cuban author, based at first in France and later in the United...
Anaïs Nin (; born Angela Anaïs Juana Antolina Rosa Edelmira Nin y Culmell, February 21, 1903 – January 14, 1977) was a French-Cuban author, based at first in France and later in the United...
Angela Nissel
Angela R. Nissel (born December 5, 1978) is an author best known for her first book, The Broke Diaries: The Completely True and Hilarious Misadventures of a Good Girl Gone Broke.
Angela R. Nissel (born December 5, 1978) is an author best known for her first book, The Broke Diaries: The Completely True and Hilarious Misadventures of a Good Girl Gone Broke.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Anne Morrow Lindbergh (née Anne Spencer Morrow; June 22, 1906February 7, 2001) was an American author, aviator, and the spouse of fellow aviator Charles Lindbergh.
Anne Morrow Lindbergh (née Anne Spencer Morrow; June 22, 1906February 7, 2001) was an American author, aviator, and the spouse of fellow aviator Charles Lindbergh.
Appleton Milo Harmon
Appleton Milo Harmon (May 29, 1820 – February 27, 1877) was an early member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a leading pioneer of the emigration to Salt Lake City and...
Appleton Milo Harmon (May 29, 1820 – February 27, 1877) was an early member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a leading pioneer of the emigration to Salt Lake City and...
Aroline Sanborn
Aroline Sanborn was a nineteenth century American diarist.
Aroline Sanborn was a nineteenth century American diarist.
Arthur Crew Inman
Arthur Crew Inman was a reclusive and unsuccessful American poet whose 17-million word diary, extending from 1919 to 1963, is one of the longest English language diaries on record.
Arthur Crew Inman was a reclusive and unsuccessful American poet whose 17-million word diary, extending from 1919 to 1963, is one of the longest English language diaries on record.
Barbara Rosenthal
Barbara Rosenthal (b. 1948, The Bronx, New York) is an American avant-garde artist and writer.
Barbara Rosenthal (b. 1948, The Bronx, New York) is an American avant-garde artist and writer.
Benjamin Moran
Benjamin Moran worked at the United States Legation in London from 1853 to 1874.
Benjamin Moran worked at the United States Legation in London from 1853 to 1874.
Beverly Waugh
Beverly Waugh (1789–1858) was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist Pastor, Book Agent, and Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1836.
Beverly Waugh (1789–1858) was an American who distinguished himself as a Methodist Pastor, Book Agent, and Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1836.
Bob Wood (author)
Robert Edward "Bob" Wood (born February 1957) is an American author, teacher, activist, and potential candidate for Congress.
Robert Edward "Bob" Wood (born February 1957) is an American author, teacher, activist, and potential candidate for Congress.
Charles S. Wainwright
Charles Shiels Wainwright (December 31, 1826 – September 13, 1907) was a produce farmer in the state of New York and an artillery officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Charles Shiels Wainwright (December 31, 1826 – September 13, 1907) was a produce farmer in the state of New York and an artillery officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Charlotte Forten Grimké
Charlotte Louise Bridges Forten Grimké (August 17, 1837 – July 23, 1914) was an African-American anti-slavery activist, poet, and educator.
Charlotte Louise Bridges Forten Grimké (August 17, 1837 – July 23, 1914) was an African-American anti-slavery activist, poet, and educator.
Christian Newcomer
Christian Newcomer (1749–1830) was an American farmer and preacher, who was elected on 5 May 1813 as the third Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.
Christian Newcomer (1749–1830) was an American farmer and preacher, who was elected on 5 May 1813 as the third Bishop of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.
Cornelia Adair
Cornelia Wadsworth Ritchie Adair (April 6, 1837 – September 22, 1921) was the matriarch of Glenveagh Castle in County Donegal, Ireland, now an Irish national park, and the large JA Ranch s...
Cornelia Wadsworth Ritchie Adair (April 6, 1837 – September 22, 1921) was the matriarch of Glenveagh Castle in County Donegal, Ireland, now an Irish national park, and the large JA Ranch s...
Cornelia Peake McDonald
Cornelia Peake McDonald (June 14, 1822 – January 11, 1909) was an American diarist who was the author of A Diary with Reminiscences of the War and Refugee Life in the Shenandoah Valley, ...
Cornelia Peake McDonald (June 14, 1822 – January 11, 1909) was an American diarist who was the author of A Diary with Reminiscences of the War and Refugee Life in the Shenandoah Valley, ...
Courtney Love
Courtney Michelle Love (born Courtney Michelle Harrison; July 9, 1964) is an American rock musician and film actress.
Courtney Michelle Love (born Courtney Michelle Harrison; July 9, 1964) is an American rock musician and film actress.
Cyrus Leo Sulzberger II
Cyrus Leo Sulzberger II (October 27, 1912 – September 20, 1993) was a U.S. journalist, diarist, and author, and a member of the family that owns the New York Times.
Cyrus Leo Sulzberger II (October 27, 1912 – September 20, 1993) was a U.S. journalist, diarist, and author, and a member of the family that owns the New York Times.
Daniel Terdiman
Daniel Terdiman is a journalist, who has been published in both print and non-print media, including Time Magazine, The New York Times, Wired Magazine, CNET News.com, Wired News, Martha Stewar...
Daniel Terdiman is a journalist, who has been published in both print and non-print media, including Time Magazine, The New York Times, Wired Magazine, CNET News.com, Wired News, Martha Stewar...
Denton Welch
Maurice Denton Welch was an English-American writer and painter, admired for his vivid prose and precise descriptions.
Maurice Denton Welch was an English-American writer and painter, admired for his vivid prose and precise descriptions.
Elisha Hunt Rhodes
Elisha Hunt Rhodes (March 21, 1842 – January 14, 1917) served in the Union Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War.
Elisha Hunt Rhodes (March 21, 1842 – January 14, 1917) served in the Union Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War.
Emily Coleman
Emily Coleman (1899-1974) was an American born writer, and a lifelong compulsive diary keeper.
Emily Coleman (1899-1974) was an American born writer, and a lifelong compulsive diary keeper.
Emma Holmes
Emma Holmes was a resident of South Carolina who kept a diary during the American Civil War.
Emma Holmes was a resident of South Carolina who kept a diary during the American Civil War.
Emmeline B. Wells
Emmeline Blanche Woodward Harris Whitney Wells (February 29, 1828 – April 25, 1921) was an American journalist, editor, poet, women's rights advocate and diarist.
Emmeline Blanche Woodward Harris Whitney Wells (February 29, 1828 – April 25, 1921) was an American journalist, editor, poet, women's rights advocate and diarist.
Esther Edwards Burr
Esther Edwards Burr was the mother of U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr, Jr. and the wife of Princeton University President Aaron Burr, Sr. whom she married in 1752.
Esther Edwards Burr was the mother of U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr, Jr. and the wife of Princeton University President Aaron Burr, Sr. whom she married in 1752.
Francis Asbury
Bishop Francis Asbury (August 20, 1745 – March 31, 1816) was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now The United Methodist Church in the United States.
Bishop Francis Asbury (August 20, 1745 – March 31, 1816) was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now The United Methodist Church in the United States.
George Templeton Strong
George Templeton Strong (1820 – July 21, 1875) was an American lawyer and diarist.
George Templeton Strong (1820 – July 21, 1875) was an American lawyer and diarist.
Harvey Manning
Harvey Manning (July 16, 1925 in Ballard, Seattle, Washington - November 12, 2006 in Bellevue, Washington) was a noted author of hiking guides and climbing textbooks, and a tireless hiking advocate.
Harvey Manning (July 16, 1925 in Ballard, Seattle, Washington - November 12, 2006 in Bellevue, Washington) was a noted author of hiking guides and climbing textbooks, and a tireless hiking advocate.
Hattie Harlow
Hattie A. Harlow was a single woman who lived in Brockton and Bridgewater, Massachusetts and worked as a piano teacher, seamstress, and magazine salesperson.
Hattie A. Harlow was a single woman who lived in Brockton and Bridgewater, Massachusetts and worked as a piano teacher, seamstress, and magazine salesperson.
Henry David Thoreau
Henry David Thoreau (born David Henry Thoreau; July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) (properly pronounced Thaw-roe) was an American author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, tax...
Henry David Thoreau (born David Henry Thoreau; July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) (properly pronounced Thaw-roe) was an American author, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, tax...
Henry Van Der Lyn
Henry Van Der Lyn or Henry Vanderlyn (hen'ree văn'durlin) (April 24, 1784–October 1, 1865) was a 19th century American lawyer, from Oxford, New York.
Henry Van Der Lyn or Henry Vanderlyn (hen'ree văn'durlin) (April 24, 1784–October 1, 1865) was a 19th century American lawyer, from Oxford, New York.
Herbert Huncke
Herbert Edwin Huncke (January 9, 1915 – August 8, 1996) was a writer and poet, and active participant in a number of emerging cultural, social and aesthetic movements of the 20th century i...
Herbert Edwin Huncke (January 9, 1915 – August 8, 1996) was a writer and poet, and active participant in a number of emerging cultural, social and aesthetic movements of the 20th century i...
Jacob Nagle
Jacob Nagle was an American and British soldier, sailor, and, above all, diarist who provides an exceptional first hand account of many of the dramatic events of his lifetime.
Jacob Nagle was an American and British soldier, sailor, and, above all, diarist who provides an exceptional first hand account of many of the dramatic events of his lifetime.
Jemima Condict
Jemima Condict was born in a rural setting in the mountains of northwestern New Jersey on 24 August 1754.
Jemima Condict was born in a rural setting in the mountains of northwestern New Jersey on 24 August 1754.
Jim Carroll
James Dennis "Jim" Carroll (August 1, 1949 – September 11, 2009) was an author, poet, autobiographer, and punk musician.
James Dennis "Jim" Carroll (August 1, 1949 – September 11, 2009) was an author, poet, autobiographer, and punk musician.
John Alan Coey
John Alan Coey (12 November 1950 – 19 July 1975) was an American-Rhodesian soldier who served in the Rhodesian Security Forces as one of "the Crippled Eagles", a loosely-organised group of Ameri...
John Alan Coey (12 November 1950 – 19 July 1975) was an American-Rhodesian soldier who served in the Rhodesian Security Forces as one of "the Crippled Eagles", a loosely-organised group of Ameri...
John Cheever
John William Cheever (May 27, 1912 – June 18, 1982) was an American novelist and short story writer.
John William Cheever (May 27, 1912 – June 18, 1982) was an American novelist and short story writer.
John Frush Knox
John Frush Knox (1907 – 1997) served as secretary and law clerk to United States Supreme Court Justice James Clark McReynolds from 1936 to 1937.
John Frush Knox (1907 – 1997) served as secretary and law clerk to United States Supreme Court Justice James Clark McReynolds from 1936 to 1937.
John Gregory Bourke
John Gregory Bourke (June 23, 1843 – June 8, 1896) was a captain in the United States Army and a prolific diarist and postbellum author; he wrote several books about the American Old West,...
John Gregory Bourke (June 23, 1843 – June 8, 1896) was a captain in the United States Army and a prolific diarist and postbellum author; he wrote several books about the American Old West,...
Joseph Plumb Martin
Joseph Plumb Martin was an American Revolutionary War soldier who published an account of his experiences as a soldier in the 8th Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army in 1830.
Joseph Plumb Martin was an American Revolutionary War soldier who published an account of his experiences as a soldier in the 8th Connecticut Regiment of the Continental Army in 1830.
Josiah Flynt
Josiah Flynt (properly Josiah Flynt Willard) (1869–1907) was an American sociologist and author, born at Appleton, Wisconsin.
Josiah Flynt (properly Josiah Flynt Willard) (1869–1907) was an American sociologist and author, born at Appleton, Wisconsin.
Julia Stockton Dinsmore
Julia Stockton Dinsmore (March 6, 1833-April 19, 1926) was born in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, the daughter of Martha Macomb and James Dinsmore.
Julia Stockton Dinsmore (March 6, 1833-April 19, 1926) was born in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, the daughter of Martha Macomb and James Dinsmore.
Kurt Cobain
Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – c. April 5, 1994) was an American singer-songwriter, musician and artist, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the grunge band Nirvana.
Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – c. April 5, 1994) was an American singer-songwriter, musician and artist, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the grunge band Nirvana.
Lillian Schoedler
Lillian Schoedler (1891 - 1963) was a secretary of the New York City Intercollegiate Bureau of Occupations, which eventually became the Bureau of Vocational Information.
Lillian Schoedler (1891 - 1963) was a secretary of the New York City Intercollegiate Bureau of Occupations, which eventually became the Bureau of Vocational Information.
M. F. K. Fisher
Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher (July 3, 1908 – June 22, 1992) was a preeminent American food writer.
Mary Frances Kennedy Fisher (July 3, 1908 – June 22, 1992) was a preeminent American food writer.
Madame Turchin
Nadine Lvova Turchin (November 26, 1826 – July 17, 1904) was the wife of Union Brig.
Nadine Lvova Turchin (November 26, 1826 – July 17, 1904) was the wife of Union Brig.
Martha Ballard
Martha Moore Ballard was an American midwife, healer, and diarist.
Martha Moore Ballard was an American midwife, healer, and diarist.
Mary Boykin Chesnut
Mary Boykin Chesnut, born Mary Boykin Miller, was a South Carolina author noted for a book published as her Civil War diary, a "vivid picture of a society in the throes of its life-and-dea...
Mary Boykin Chesnut, born Mary Boykin Miller, was a South Carolina author noted for a book published as her Civil War diary, a "vivid picture of a society in the throes of its life-and-dea...
Mary Greenhow Lee
Mary Greenhow Lee (9 September 1819-25 May 1907) was an American diarist.
Mary Greenhow Lee (9 September 1819-25 May 1907) was an American diarist.
Mary Moody Emerson
Mary Moody Emerson was aunt to Ralph Waldo Emerson, American lecturer, essayist, poet, and Transcendentalist.
Mary Moody Emerson was aunt to Ralph Waldo Emerson, American lecturer, essayist, poet, and Transcendentalist.
Mordecai Kaplan
Mordecai Menahem Kaplan, was a rabbi, essayist and Jewish educator, the ideologue of Reconstructionist Judaism, which he founded with his son-in-law Ira Eisenstein.
Mordecai Menahem Kaplan, was a rabbi, essayist and Jewish educator, the ideologue of Reconstructionist Judaism, which he founded with his son-in-law Ira Eisenstein.
Nathaniel Morton
Capt. Nathaniel Morton (1616 christened – 29 June 1685) was a Separatist settler of Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, where he served for most of his life as Plymouth's secretary under his uncle...
Capt. Nathaniel Morton (1616 christened – 29 June 1685) was a Separatist settler of Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, where he served for most of his life as Plymouth's secretary under his uncle...
Ned Rorem
Ned Rorem (born October 23, 1923) is a Pulitzer prize-winning American composer and diarist.
Ned Rorem (born October 23, 1923) is a Pulitzer prize-winning American composer and diarist.
Opal Whiteley
Opal Whiteley (December 11, 1897—February 16, 1992) was an American nature writer and diarist whose childhood journal was first published in 1920 as The Story of Opal in serialized form in t...
Opal Whiteley (December 11, 1897—February 16, 1992) was an American nature writer and diarist whose childhood journal was first published in 1920 as The Story of Opal in serialized form in t...
Patty Bartlett Sessions
Patty Bartlett Sessions (February 4, 1795 – December 14, 1892) was a Mormon midwife.
Patty Bartlett Sessions (February 4, 1795 – December 14, 1892) was a Mormon midwife.
Rachel Corrie
Rachel Aliene Corrie was an American terrorist member of the International Solidarity Movement with Hamas.
Rachel Aliene Corrie was an American terrorist member of the International Solidarity Movement with Hamas.
Rachel Scott
Rachel Joy Scott was the first victim of the Columbine High School massacre, which claimed the lives of 12 students, one teacher and the two perpetrators, in one of the deadliest high schoo...
Rachel Joy Scott was the first victim of the Columbine High School massacre, which claimed the lives of 12 students, one teacher and the two perpetrators, in one of the deadliest high schoo...
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet, who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, and poet, who led the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century.
Richard Coulter (general)
Richard Coulter, Sr. (October 1, 1827 – October 14, 1908) was an American Civil War general in the Union Army, a businessman, and banker.
Richard Coulter, Sr. (October 1, 1827 – October 14, 1908) was an American Civil War general in the Union Army, a businessman, and banker.
Richard Henry Dana, Jr.
Richard Henry Dana Jr. (August 1, 1815 – January 6, 1882) was an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts, a descendant of an eminent colonial family who gained renown as the author of ...
Richard Henry Dana Jr. (August 1, 1815 – January 6, 1882) was an American lawyer and politician from Massachusetts, a descendant of an eminent colonial family who gained renown as the author of ...
Robert Shields (diarist)
Reverend Robert Shields (May 17, 1918 – October 15, 2007) was a former Minister and high school English teacher who lived in Dayton, Washington, USA, who, after his death, left behind...
Reverend Robert Shields (May 17, 1918 – October 15, 2007) was a former Minister and high school English teacher who lived in Dayton, Washington, USA, who, after his death, left behind...
Sally Wister
Sarah ("Sally") Wister (July 20, 1761 – April 21, 1804) was a girl living in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution.
Sarah ("Sally") Wister (July 20, 1761 – April 21, 1804) was a girl living in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution.
Sarah Kemble Knight
Sarah Kemble Knight was a teacher and businesswoman, who is remembered for her diary of a journey from Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, to New York City, Province of New York, in 1704–1705, a c...
Sarah Kemble Knight was a teacher and businesswoman, who is remembered for her diary of a journey from Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, to New York City, Province of New York, in 1704–1705, a c...
Sidney George Fisher
Sidney George Fisher (March 2, 1809 – July 25, 1871) was a Philadelphia gentleman, lawyer, farmer, plantation owner, political essayist and occasional poet.
Sidney George Fisher (March 2, 1809 – July 25, 1871) was a Philadelphia gentleman, lawyer, farmer, plantation owner, political essayist and occasional poet.
Stanley Booth
Stanley Booth (born January 5, 1942 in Waycross, Georgia) is an American music journalist.
Stanley Booth (born January 5, 1942 in Waycross, Georgia) is an American music journalist.
Stevie Nicks
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks (born May 26, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over...
Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks (born May 26, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over...
Wilford Woodruff
Wilford Woodruff, Sr. (March 1, 1807 – September 2, 1898) was the fourth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1889 until his death.
Wilford Woodruff, Sr. (March 1, 1807 – September 2, 1898) was the fourth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1889 until his death.
William Bentley
William Bentley (June 22, 1759, Boston, Massachusetts – December 29, 1819, Salem, Massachusetts) was an American Unitarian minister, scholar, columnist, and diarist.
William Bentley (June 22, 1759, Boston, Massachusetts – December 29, 1819, Salem, Massachusetts) was an American Unitarian minister, scholar, columnist, and diarist.
William Bradford (Plymouth governor)
William Bradford (March 19, 1590 – May 9, 1657) was an English leader of the settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, and served as governor for over 30 years after John Carver died.
William Bradford (March 19, 1590 – May 9, 1657) was an English leader of the settlers of the Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts, and served as governor for over 30 years after John Carver died.
William Byrd II
Colonel William Byrd II (28 March 1674 – 26 August 1744) was a planter, slave-owner and author from Charles City County, Virginia.
Colonel William Byrd II (28 March 1674 – 26 August 1744) was a planter, slave-owner and author from Charles City County, Virginia.
William Clayton (Mormon)
William H. Clayton (July 17, 1814 – December 4, 1879) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and acted as a clerk and scribe to the Mormon religious leader Joseph Smith, Jr. ...
William H. Clayton (July 17, 1814 – December 4, 1879) was an early leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and acted as a clerk and scribe to the Mormon religious leader Joseph Smith, Jr. ...
William Johnson (barber)
William T. Johnson was a free African American barber, who lived in Natchez, Mississippi.
William T. Johnson was a free African American barber, who lived in Natchez, Mississippi.
Zina D. H. Young
Zina Diantha Huntington Jacobs Smith Young (31 January 1821 – 28 August 1901) was an American social activist and religious leader who served as the third general president of the Relief Society...
Zina Diantha Huntington Jacobs Smith Young (31 January 1821 – 28 August 1901) was an American social activist and religious leader who served as the third general president of the Relief Society...