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History: Citing Sources

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES IS CLOSED DUE TO SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION IN THE OBOLER LIBRARY.

Citation Format for Archival Materials

Citing primary sources

Your citation should include the following information in this order:

  1. Author or creator's name. Title of the work. Date. Publication information (if available). Collection name. Collection Number/Box/folder/item. Repository (archive that houses the material). Date accessed and url (if accessed via the web). 

Example:

Hayden, Minnie. Letter to Mr. W. F. Howard from M. Hayden, August 24, 1890. Dr. Minnie F. Howard (1872 - 1965) Papers. MC 001, Box 2, folder 1, item 1. Special Collections and Archives, Eli M. Oboler Library, Idaho State University. Accessed January 23, 2024. https://t68c5a865aab279f8.starter1ua.preservica.com/portal/en-US/asset/sdb%3AIO%7C872c3d5f-cff5-4bc1-9ce7-ce365cb3cf5a

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ISU Writing Center

Don't forget that you can use the Writing Center on campus to help you review your paper including your reference page!  Walk-in service is available for Pocatello students, and distance students can get help online. 

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