ABSTRACT
Letters, as primary source documents, offer a unique historical lens into the lives and experiences of those about who history is written. Letters can hold intrinsic value, regardless of their author. Whether from a Jewish child hiding from Nazi soldiers in Berlin, or a last love note written to a bride-to-be that would never be read—letters offer an intimate perspective of their history. The tragic events surrounding the letters contextualise the meaning and emotions behind the detached history studied by scholars, revealing an innocent and unfiltered reality. Letters are essential for studying history, providing much-needed context, and standing as a platform for historical memory.
