Introduction

The Church History Library holds millions of Latter-day Saints’ personal papers, including many diaries and pieces of correspondence from Latter-day Saint women. This guide highlights collections of diaries and correspondence that are helpful for researching Latter-day Saint women’s history, including the papers of prominent Church leaders such as Eliza R. Snow and Bathsheba Smith. It also includes collections which highlight the voices of many Latter-day Saint women from diverse places and roles in the Church.

Some collections may require a Church account login or access request to view. For more information, please see our access policy.