Mackay Day Records

 Collection
Identifier: AC 0109

Scope and Contents

The Mackay Day Records contains copies of the script, a copy of the program, and newspaper clippings of the 1949 performance.

Dates

  • 1949

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials must be used on-site; advance notice suggested. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Historical 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.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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. The colleciton includes copies of the script, a copy of the program, photographs, and newspapers clippings.

Arrangement

Arranged by type.

Separated Materials

Photographs transferred to the University Archives photo archive as collection number UNRS-P0457.

Subjects

Related Names

Creator

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Mackay Day Records
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository

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