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Miller, E. (1865, March 15). [Letter to Ella V. Rinker]. Duke University Rare Book, Manuscript and Special Collections Library (Manuscript Collection, Box 4483, Item 93), Durham, NC.

Chicago Rinker, Ella V., and Reuben E. Hammond. Papers. Rare Book, Manuscript, and
   Special Collections Library, Duke University, Durham.
(Documentation One and Two)

Note: "The specific items [letters for example] themselves are not mentioned in the bibliography unless only one item in the collection is cited, in which case the entry may begin with the item." The Chicago Manual of Style, 14th ed., p. 589, 15.277. See also p. 679, 16.135.
MLA Miller, Ella. Letter to Ella V. Rinker. Mar. 1865. MS. Ella V. Rinker
           and Reuben E. Hammon Papers. Rare Book, Manuscript
           and Special Collections Lib., Duke U, Durham, NC. 
Turabian Miller, Ella, to Ella V. Rinker, March 1856. Ella V. Rinker and Reuben E.
     Hammon Papers. Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library,
     Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
CSE Citation-Sequence
Miller E. [Letter to Ella V. Rinker, 1865]. Located at: Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Lib, Duke Univ, Durham, NC.

Name-Year
Miller E. 1865. [Letter to Ella V. Rinker]. Located at: Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Lib, Duke Univ, Durham, NC.
Important Elements:
  • Author's name
  • Recipient's name
  • Date written
  • Name of collection
  • Name of depository
  • Depository's location

Note: Spacing is important. Some citations appear identical but differ in slight ways, like indentation. For example, compare Chicago, MLA, and Turabian. Consult individual guides for exact spacing.


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