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Special Collections and Archives 101

Everything you need to know about conducting archival research.

How do I cite archival sources?

Citing archival sources may be different depending on the ciatation style you are using (for example Chicago or APA).

The citation might take the following format:

[identification of the item] courtesy Clemson University Libraries' Special Collections and Archives.

We recommend you visit the Citation Styles: Formatting & Style Guides - Research Guide

Citing materials from manuscript collections and the University Archives

Use the following format:

Identification of the item, folder and box number, and title of the collection, Special Collections and Archives, Clemson University Libraries, Clemson, South Carolina.