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Donald McKay collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 1582

Scope and Contents

Reproductions of broadsides and pamphlets regarding Donald McKay's Medicine Show and his life as an Indian scout. The copies include photographic copies, photostats, and print-outs from digital versions of the materials.

Dates

  • circa 1883-1899

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Donald McKay (1834-1899) was a military scout, born in Oregon. He became a scout early in life and commanded a company of Warm Springs Indians in the war against the Shoshones.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folderĀ in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Reproductions of broadsides and pamphlets regarding Donald McKay's Medicine Show and his life as an Indian scout.

Existence and Location of Originals

Original materials are held at the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Related Materials

Vertical File: Biography - McKay, Donald, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Title
Guide to the Donald McKay collection
Status
Completed
Date
2012
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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