Letter
Format for in-text citation
In-text citation example
(Bright Family)
Format for reference list
Elements, punctuation & capitalisation
Author. Description of letter. Date, Location.
Note: the elements used in an entry in the reference list will vary depending on the nature of the source being cited and the information that is available.
Reference list example
Bright Family. Letter to William Price from Mr Palmer. 18 July 1829. Papers of the Bright Family, UMA-ITE-1980007505451, University of Melbourne Archives, Melbourne.
Style notes for this reference type
For examples on how to format a letter in an archive, see handbook Appendix 2 > Personal Communications > Letters > Unpublished.
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