How to cite a archival material

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format, B23 / R23.

Bluebook (22d ed.) citation format for a archival material, governed by B23 / R23. Worked example, required elements, and the rules that apply.

Example

Justice William Rehnquist, Third Draft Opinion 13, Edelman v. Jordan, No. 72-1410 (Jan. 17, 1974) (on file with Wash. & Lee Univ. Sch. of L., Lewis F. Powell, Jr. Papers, Box 399, Folders 1–3).

Governing rules

B23 / R23

• 23 — archival sources.
• 23.3 — title.
• 23.5 — date.
• 23.6 — archival information (owner, collection, location).
• 23.7 — case materials.

Required elements

• Title or description
• Date
• Collection
• Location within the collection
• Repository

Optional elements

• Author
• Affiliation
• Case it relates to
• Docket number
• Pincite

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