Each diary and journal is a testament to the power of personal storytelling, offering insights into moments both grand and mundane that have shaped the contours of one's life. These intimate and unfiltered accounts provide invaluable insights into Shyamal Kumar's daily experiences, thoughts, emotions, and reflections. Records of his ordinary life provide a window into the mundane moments as well as intense emotions that shaped his identity and history. 

This archival overview offers only the front cover and a couple of pages of each item in the Diaries and Journals Collection, aiming to convey the importance of personal narratives as well as maintain privacy and respect the author's confidentiality. 

Notebook/Diary. 1962. The last few pages contain study notes from early life and personal creative notes. Earliest diary of Shyamal Majumdar so far procured.

Journal. 1979. Provides a peep into the troubled mindscape of Shyamal Kumar Majumdar, which started culminating in mid 1970s.

Diary. 2004. Contains unrelated notes.

Diary. 2008. Unrelated notes. The diary last used by Shyamal Kumar Majumdar in his 70s.

Notebook/Diary. 1960s. Notes on use of camera and photographical techniques.

Notebook/Diary. 1970s. Unrelated notes and financial accounts.

Notebook/Diary. 1970. Journal and financial accounts. 

Quite interesting how one could pack up the whole Puja shopping within 45 bucks in the 1970s!