George William MacKnight Diary, 1898-1899
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Overview of the Collection
- Title
- George William MacKnight Diary
- Dates
- 1898-1899 (inclusive)18981899
- Quantity
- 0.25 linear feet, (1 box)
- Collection Number
- MSS 255
- Summary
- Photocopy of a handwritten diary (entitled "Rough Log") of MacKnight's naval service and wartime experiences aboard the U.S.S. Oregon during the Spanish American War, sailing from San Francisco to Cuba, then back to San Francisco, March 19, 1898-February 26, 1899.
- Repository
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Boise State University Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
1910 University Drive
Boise ID
83725
Telephone: 2084263990
archives@boisestate.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is available for research.
- Languages
- English
Content Description
Photocopy of a handwritten diary (entitled "Rough Log") of MacKnight's naval service and wartime experiences aboard the U.S.S. Oregon during the Spanish American War, sailing from San Francisco to Cuba, then back to San Francisco, March 19, 1898-February 26, 1899.
Biographical Note
George William MacKnight was born in Canada in 1881, the son of George Reuben and Eva MacKnight (the name is spelled McKnight on the birth record). During his naval service, MacKnight served first as a cabin boy and then as a full-fledged sailor. After his naval service he lived mainly in California, marrying Ellen Maude Snyder in 1903. George William MacKnight died in 1950 in Paradise Park, Santa Cruz County, California, and is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
[item description], George William MacKnight Diary, Boise State University Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Gift of George William MacKnight's great-grandson, Bill Bishop, of Boise, Idaho in 2007.
Location of Originals
The original copy of the diary remains with descendnats of George William MacKnight. At the time of the donation to Albertsons Library, the diary was held by a cousin of the donor.
Related Materials
See also James E. Jewell Papers.
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Subject Terms
- Spanish-American War, 1898
Geographical Names
- California
Form or Genre Terms
- Diaries
