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Citation of Unpublished Material

A correct citation of unpublished material should contain:

  • The full name of the Library
  • The name of the individual collection
  • The manuscript number
  • Description of the item
Examples of preferred style are given below:
(e) John Gavan Duffy to Deakin, 24 September 1903, Deakin Papers, National Library of Australia, MS 1540/15/7

A second reference to the same item, suitably abbreviated, could read:
NLA MS 1540/15/7

(f) Minute Books, records of the Australian National Research Council
National Library of Australia, MS 482A/1/Folders 4-5

An abbreviated reference to the same item:
NLA MS 482A/1/Folders 4-5

If in any doubt about manuscript reference numbers, please do not hesitate to consult a member Manuscripts Section staff.

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