What Is War Diary Scanning?
War and military diaries can contain unique handwriting, maps, sketches, photographs, annotations and inserts.
First and Second World War diaries may be operational, military or family records. Careful capture can reduce handling while preserving access.
War diary digitisation
The right method depends on the physical construction, condition and purpose of the book. Non-destructive capture keeps significant originals intact; destructive capture can be appropriate for approved modern production work.
Types of material covered
Military war diaries
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
First World War diaries
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Second World War diaries
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Service diaries
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Prisoner-of-war diaries
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Family wartime diaries
Considered within the specialist workflow for this type of bound material.
Key considerations
- Military war diaries
- First World War diaries
- Second World War diaries
- Service diaries
- Prisoner-of-war diaries
- Family wartime diaries
Need advice on a book or bound collection?
Oxford Duplication Centre can advise on the safest and most appropriate method for published, heritage, family and archival books.