Working guide

Building a source register

A practical template for keeping archival references consistent.

Sample material
Prototype material. This sample demonstrates the publication format; it does not present original historical findings.

Suggested fields

Record institution, collection, shelf mark, document title, page or folio, stable URL and date consulted. Keep a separate note for the claim that each source supports.

Sources & references

No primary sources have been attached to this sample record. Source verification is required before any historical claims can be treated as established.