When quoting, summarizing, or reproducing an image from an archival source, it is important to provide a full citation. If writing an academic paper, follow your chosen style guide's instructions for archival citations.

Unlike citing published works, archival citations also include the location of the material. This information is necessary in order for a reader to consult and/or verify your sources. Regardless of the style guide you use (ex: APA, MLA, Chicago), your citation should include the following information:

1. Title or description of the document, including the author and date, where known.
   • Ex: Letter from Eric Fowlds to Helen Fowlds, March 27, 1915
2. Name of the fonds or collection it is from.
   • Ex: Helen Marryat fonds
3. Reference code or container (accession-box-file numbers)
   • ex: 69-001/002(35)
4. Repository and its location.
   • Ex: Trent University Archives

For example:

Letter from Eric Fowlds to Helen Fowlds, March 27, 1915. Helen Marryat fonds, 69-001/002(35). Trent University Archives, Peterborough, Ontario.

Remember to follow your chosen citation style guide to ensure these elements are presented in the right order, with proper punctuation. Dalhousie University has a guide outlining archival citation guidelines for MLA, Chicago, and APA.

If you are unsure how to cite or credit material from the Trent University Archives, please get in touch.