The Women on the Inside papers date from 2009 to 2010 and measure 5 linear inches. One diary is shelved separately in Box 2 and is closed to the public until 2068.

The collection contains five diaries written by five different women as part of the Women on the Inside project. The diaries offer a glimpse into the lives of the five women. Poetry, short stories, daily tasks, photographs, collages, and sketches make up most of the diaries’ contents. The writers speak of personal histories, including memories of childhood and their experiences as “women on the inside.”

All diaries usage is restricted. Users must sign a Researcher Agreement form to gain access to the papers.