The Letter Archive

Rachel Edler

They were never meant for us to read. The Letter Archive uncovers real letters from the past—preserved, rediscovered, and shared for the first time in a new way. Each episode presents a narrated letter followed by historical context, revealing the people, places, and untold stories behind the words. Step into the past. Listen closely. The story is already written.

Season 1

  1. The Dooley Writes Collection Part 1

    Episode 1

    The Dooley Writes Collection Part 1

    In this episode, we explore the Dooley Writes collection—a music teacher in Alabama writing to her love interest in Arkansas. These letters date from 1922 to 1925.

    24 min
  2. The Dooley Writes Collection Part 2

    Episode 2

    The Dooley Writes Collection Part 2

    In this episode we learn more about Dooley and Jess.

    31 min
  3. The Dooley Writes Collection Part 3

    Episode 3

    The Dooley Writes Collection Part 3

    In part 3, we learn a little bit of history about our letter writer as well as the mysterious Jesse Redyard. If you’d like to hear more voices from the past, please follow and subscribe to The Letter Archive wherever you get your podcasts. To see these letters, photographs, and more, please visit theletterarchive.com.

    26 min
  4. The George's Travels Collection Part 1

    Episode 4

    The George's Travels Collection Part 1

    In this episode we hear from a traveling salesman in the US. These letters date from 1908-1909

    39 min
  5. The George's Travels Collection Part 2

    Episode 5

    The George's Travels Collection Part 2

    The travels of George continues as he sells his goods across the country.

    44 min
  • 5 Episodes

About

They were never meant for us to read. The Letter Archive uncovers real letters from the past—preserved, rediscovered, and shared for the first time in a new way. Each episode presents a narrated letter followed by historical context, revealing the people, places, and untold stories behind the words. Step into the past. Listen closely. The story is already written.

Information

  • Creator
    Rachel Edler
  • Episodes
    5
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachel Edler
  • Show Website
    The Letter Archive