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Special Collections Reference Citations

This guide lists citations for archival materials in different formats. Formats listed include APA, MLA, and Chicago Style.

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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The guide provides examples of citations of unpublished manuscripts, letters, photographs, and oral histories in each of these three styles.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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