Donald McKay collection, circa 1883-1899
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- McKay, Donald, 1836-1899
- Title
- Donald McKay collection
- Dates
- circa 1883-1899 (inclusive)18831899
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Mss 1582
- Summary
- Reproductions of broadsides and pamphlets regarding Donald McKay's Medicine Show and his life as an Indian scout.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
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.
Content Description
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.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Donald McKay collection, Mss 1582, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Restrictions on 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.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Indian scouts--Oregon
- Indians of North America--Oregon
- Medicine shows
Personal Names
- McKay, Donald, 1836-1899
Form or Genre Terms
- broadsides (notices)
