Use the following template to cite a archive material using the ASA citation style. For help with other source types, like books, PDFs, or websites, check out our other guides. To have your reference list or bibliography automatically made for you, try our free citation generator.

In-text citation

Place this part right after the quote or reference to the source in your assignment.

Template

(Author Surname Year Published)

Example

The Harry Smith Archives is run by Rani Singh, former assistant to Smith and now director of the archives.  The archive holds Smith's films, a number of paintings, personal correspondence and various collections (tarot cards, string figures, "realia," gourds, paper airplanes).  I have already begun correspondence with Singh and her assistant and foresee a continued professional relationship.

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