Miriam Intrator, Rare Books Librarian in Mahn Center has created the RESEARCHING WITH ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Especially of interest: CITING PRIMARY SOURCES IN MAHN CENTER, FINDING OTHER ARCHIVAL SOURCES
Otherwise, basic format:
No matter the style or format, citations for rare or unique materials should include enough information to identify and locate the original work:
- title of work
- date of creation or publication
- collection name
- name and location of the repository or library unit
Optimally, a citation for rare and/or unpublished works will include other information to further identify and locate the original copy of the work, which may include:
- collection identifier
- box number
- folder name and/or number
- call number
- page number
- documentary or media format
- URL for a catalog entry, finding aid, or digital library object