Citing Sources in Turabian/Chicago Format: 

For guidelines on citing sources see:

Kate L. Turabian, rev. by Wayne C. Booth et al., A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, 7th edition (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2007). Ref LB2369 .T8 2007 (For a quick guide to footnote and bibliographic citation styles, see the examples in chapter 17.)

Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), 15th edition (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2003). Ref Z 253 .U69 2003 (Turabian is based on CMS. Consult CMS for items not covered fully in Turabian.)

See also the Hekman Library helps for Citing Sources.

The following are some examples for citing CRC and archival resources:

Citing from Acts of Synod and Agenda for Synod:

Footnote:
1. Christian Reformed Church, Acts of Synod 1986, 46-53.

Bibliography:
Christian Reformed Church. Acts of Synod 1986.

Citing Church Minutes:

Footnote:
22. Douglas Park Christian Reformed Church Minutes, [Article #], 12 January 1920. Archives, Calvin College.

Bibliography:
Douglas Park Christian Refomed Church Minutes, 1899-1927. Archives, Calvin College.

Citing an Article in The Banner:

Footnote:
37. John H. Kromminga, “Changing Times and Conservative Theology,” The Banner, 10 October 1969, 16.

Bibliography:
Kromminga, John H. “Changing Times and Conservative Theology.” The Banner, 10 October 1969, 16-17.

Citing a Personal Interview:

Footnote:
44. Miner Tanis (evangelist, Grace Chapel, Bellflower, Calif.), in a personal interview with the author, 12 September, 1986.

Bibliography:
Tanis, Miner. Interview with the author, 12 September, 1986.

Citing a Letter in an Archive:

Footnote:
40. Nickie Bierma to Dirk Jellema, 25 December 1971. Dirk Jellema Papers, Archives, Calvin College.

Bibliography:
Jellema, Dirk. Papers. Archives, Calvin College.