Guide to the M.S. McGoldrick Papers 1928-1976
Cage 507

Summary Information

Repository
Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
Creator
McGoldrick, M. S.
Title
M.S. McGoldrick Papers
ID
Cage 507
Date [inclusive]
1928-1976
Extent
1 container., .5 linear feet of shelf space., 351 items.
Language
Collection materials are in English.
Abstract
A journal of fishing trips which span forty years of fly fishing in the rivers of South America. Also included is a log book of fishing and fish caught, some correspondence, photographs, fish pamphlets, and a map.

Preferred Citation

[Item Description]. Cage 507, M.S. McGoldrick Papers. Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, WA.

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Biography/History

M. S. McGoldrick, known as "Mac", was an experienced and well-known fly fisherman from the state of Washington. He was a representative of a large aluminum company, which allowed him to travel extensively and engage in sport fishing many places in the Americas. He fished in rivers throughout South America from 1928 until 1965. Further biographical information is not readily available.

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Scope and Content

The papers of M. S. McGoldrick date from 1928 to 1976. This collection contains a journal of fishing trips taken by "Mac," which span forty years of fly fishing in the rivers of South America. Also included is a log book of fishing and fish caught, some correspondence, photographs of "Mac" in his later years, fishing pamphlets, and a map.

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Arrangement

They are arranged in chronological order when possible.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections  © 2012

http://www.libraries.wsu.edu/masc/

Terrell Library

P.O. Box 645610

Pullman, WA, 99164-5610 USA

509-335-6691

mascref@wsu.edu

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Acquisition Information

The papers of M. S. McGoldrick were purchased by Washington State University Libraries (MS82-01) from Shorey's Bookstore in Seattle, Washington. They were received on January 21, 1982.

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Names and Subjects

Personal Name(s)

Creator(s) :
  • McGoldrick, M. S. (Mac) --Archives

Subject(s)

  • Fly fishing -- South America
  • Fisheries and Wildlife
  • International Relations

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Detailed Description of Collection

The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection.

Journal of Fishing Trips 
folder

 1928-1937  60 items.

 1

 1944-1954  119 items.

 2

 1955-1965  153 items.

 3

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Fishing Log Book 1928-1966  2 items.

 4

Correspondence 1950-1976  10 items.

 5

Photographs 1978  3 items.

 6

Fishing Articles and Pamphlets undated  3 items.

 7

Map of the Ste. Marguerite Salmon Club, Canada  1 item.

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