10. A 1941 Journal
Place: USA
Year Found: 2010s
Estimated Value: Unknown
Diaries are precious because they are the best of friends when it comes to preserving secrets and they share our joys and sorrows when no one else can. However, they can also provide historical context; Anne Frank’s well-known journal is one example of this.
A 1941 Diary /imgur.com
This photo’s owner tells the tale of his friend who chose to investigate an abandoned diary he discovered in a recycling facility. The diary, which was dated 1941, was much more valuable than anything that would have come from a recycling facility.