Diaries 1939-65
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Publications about the diaries
Two of these diaries have been edited for publication: Nella Last's War and Among You Taking Notes. Extracts from diaries were used in Speak for Yourself and Wartime Women. The Archive has produced a guide to the diary material. Entitled, The Mass-Observation Diaries: an introduction, which is now available in electronic form.