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How do I cite materials from LSU Special Collections?
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LSU Libraries Special Collections requires that materials be accompanied with a proper citation and/or credit line in the applicable format below. Our recommended citation style is also listed in each library catalog record and in collection inventories (finding aids). For manuscript collections: Name of the Manuscript Collection, Mss# [manuscript number], Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, La. Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections must be spelled out the first time a collection is cited. Thereafter, the abbreviation LLMVC may be used. For University Archives: Name of originating office followed by "Records", RG# [record group number], Louisiana State University Archives, LSU Libraries, Baton Rouge, LA. Louisiana State University Archives must be spelled out the first time a record group is cited. Thereafter the abbreviation LSUA may be used.

Answered by: Kelly Larson

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