American History Research Guide

The Chicago Manual of Style presents two basic documentation systems: (1) notes and bibliography and (2) author-date.

The notes and bibliography style is preferred by many in the humanities, including those in literature, history, and the arts. This style presents bibliographic information in notes and a bibliography. 

Click on these links for example on how cite items using Chicago Style. You can also refer the to handbook found at the library's reference desk on the third floor - The Chicago Manual of Style - University of Chicago Staff (Editor)

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) Chicago Style Guide

Chicago Manual of Style Online Guide