Mackay Day Records
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
- University of Nevada, Reno (Creator, Organization)
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
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.
Creator
- University of Nevada, Reno (Creator, Organization)
- 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
Part of the University of Nevada, Reno. University Archives Repository
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center
1664 N. Virginia St.
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno NV 89557-0322 USA
775-682-5665
775-682-5724 (Fax)
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