Mackay Day Records
Collection
Identifier: AC 0109
The collection contains copies of the script, a copy of the program, and newspaper clippings of the 1949 performance.
Dates
- 1949
Creator
- University of Nevada, Reno (Creator, Organization)
Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Materials used on-site. Advance notice suggested. Access to parts of collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
0.25 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Abstract
Mackay Day is an annual celebration held over a period of a week in honor of the Mackay family, early benefactors of the University. In 1949, the students, under the direction of English professor William C. Miller, presented a melodrama, The Psychoscope, as part of the Mackay Day events. Written in 1871 by R.M. Daggett and J.T. Goodman, editors of the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise, it was first performed at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City, Nevada. Includes copies of the script, a copy of the program, photographs, and newspapers clippings.
Administrative History Note
Mackay Day is an annual celebration held over a period of a week in honor of the Mackay family, early benefactors of the University. In 1949, the students, under the direction of English professor William C. Miller, presented a melodrama, The Psychoscope, as part of the Mackay Day events. Written in 1871 by R.M. Daggett and J.T. Goodman, editors of the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise, it was first performed at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City, Nevada.
Arrangement
Arranged by type.
Separated Materials
Photographs of the performance are in photo collection UNRS-P0457.
Creator
- University of Nevada, Reno (Creator, Organization)
- Title
- A Part of Mackay Day Records
- Status
- completed
- Description rules
- dacs
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository
Contact:
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
specoll@unr.edu