M.S. McGoldrick Papers, 1928-1976

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McGoldrick, M. S.
Title
M.S. McGoldrick Papers
Dates
1928-1976 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 container., (.5 linear feet of shelf space.), (351 items.)
Collection Number
Cage 507
Summary
A journal of fishing trips which span forty years of fly fishing in the rivers of South America. Also included is a log book of fishing and fish caught, some correspondence, photographs, fish pamphlets, and a map.
Repository
Washington State University Libraries' Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC)
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Terrell Library Suite 12
Pullman, WA
99164-5610
Telephone: 509-335-6691
mascref@wsu.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research use.

Languages
English
Sponsor
Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

M. S. McGoldrick, known as "Mac", was an experienced and well-known fly fisherman from the state of Washington. He was a representative of a large aluminum company, which allowed him to travel extensively and engage in sport fishing many places in the Americas. He fished in rivers throughout South America from 1928 until 1965. Further biographical information is not readily available.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The papers of M. S. McGoldrick date from 1928 to 1976. This collection contains a journal of fishing trips taken by "Mac," which span forty years of fly fishing in the rivers of South America. Also included is a log book of fishing and fish caught, some correspondence, photographs of "Mac" in his later years, fishing pamphlets, and a map.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 507, M.S. McGoldrick Papers. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

They are arranged in chronological order when possible.

Acquisition Information

The papers of M. S. McGoldrick were purchased by Washington State University Libraries (MS82-01) from Shorey's Bookstore in Seattle, Washington. They were received on January 21, 1982.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Journal of Fishing TripsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Folder
1
60 items.
1928-1937
2
119 items.
1944-1954
3
153 items.
1955-1965

Fishing Log Book, 1928-1966Return to Top

Container(s): Folder 4

2 items.

Correspondence, 1950-1976Return to Top

Container(s): Folder 5

10 items.

Photographs, 1978Return to Top

Container(s): Folder 6

3 items.

Fishing Articles and Pamphlets, undatedReturn to Top

Container(s): Folder 7

3 items.

Map of the Ste. Marguerite Salmon Club, CanadaReturn to Top

Container(s): Folder 8

1 item.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Fly fishing -- South America

Personal Names

  • McGoldrick, M. S. (Mac) --Archives (creator)