Citations through ARC
Use the Citation button at the top right of the collection’s finding aid to generate a formatted citation for the material you are viewing. Citations can be generated at all levels of a finding aid, including at the folder or item level.
Depending on your citation style, you may need to make alterations to the generated citation, see below for additional information on the Chicago and MLA citation rules and typical examples of primary source materials found in the Archives.
How do I cite primary sources?
- Citing Primary Sources from an Archive or MuseumSince most researchers working with primary sources, like those found in archives or museums, are from the humanities disciplines, these materials are more typically cited using the Chicago Manual of Style Notes/Bibliography format.
- Guidelines for Working with Primary SourcesPrimary sources offer a firsthand account of events, from the perspective of participants or eyewitnesses, and can be found in a variety of formats.