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Facsimile of John Wilkes Booth’s Diary

Wow, this is really cool– an amazingly detailed reproduction of the diary of John Wilkes Booth, reproducing all the interior pages, and housed in a painstakingly crafted leather exterior. I love how it’s a wallet and notebook all in one, with lots of handy pockets.   Lots more photos at I have a Booth diary! … Continue reading Facsimile of John Wilkes Booth’s Diary

Historical Notebooks: Diaries of John Wilkes Booth and Theodore Roosevelt

Former Notebook Addict of the Month Paul has sent me some more tips about interesting notebooks. First is an article from the Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society about a diary belonging to John Wilkes Booth. It was in his possession when he was captured after assassinating Abraham Lincoln. In the diary, Booth made … Continue reading Historical Notebooks: Diaries of John Wilkes Booth and Theodore Roosevelt