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This research guide provides examples of reference citations for archival materials. The most common styles include:
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Chicago Manual of Style
- Modern Language Association (MLA)
The guide provides examples of citations of unpublished manuscripts, letters, photographs, and oral histories in each of these three styles. Citations include reference lists and in-text citations.
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