From our founder, Kate:

"I can't imagine a better 40th birthday present than donations covering the project's rent for the rest of the year. If nearly 40 people gave $40 each, we'd reach our goal of $1,500 and secure our office and collection space in Cleveland for 2024.

If our relationship has meant a lot to you, it would mean a lot to me if you helped support the American Diary Project. Thank you in advance and cheers to 40 more years."

Kate's birthday is August 10th. Please consider making a tax deductible donation today. If you'd rather give a physical gift, please check out our Wish List.

The American Diary Project was founded in October of 2022 with one simple vision: Rescue diaries and preserve the writing of everyday Americans.

We are proud to be a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit. Our mission is to honor the diversity and depth of the human experience by providing a free—and accessible—public educational resource that preserves, archives, and digitizes unpublished diaries and journals from everyday Americans.

Read diaries and journals from the 1800s, 1900s, and early 2000s on our website.

$40 for 40 — birthday fundraiser

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$40 for 40 — birthday fundraiser

Celebrate our founder turning 40 by donating $40 or more