M. S. McGoldrick Papers, 1928-1976

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Cage 507
M. S. McGoldrick
Papers, 1928-1976

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 and processed by Kathleen M. Dondanville in January, 1985.

Number of containers: 1
Linear feet of shelf space: .5
Approximate number of items: 351

BIOGRAPHY

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.

ARRANGEMENT AND DESCRIPTION

The papers of M. S. McGoldrick date from 1928 to 1976. They are arranged in chronological order when possible. 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.

CONTAINER LIST

Box Folder   Description # of
Items

Journal of Fishing Trips
1 1    1928-1937 60
2    1944-1954 119
3    1955-1965 153
4 Fishing Log Book, 1928-1966 2
5 Correspondence, 1950-1976 10
6 Photographs, 1978 3
7 Fishing Articles and Pamphlets, n.d. 3
8 Map of the Ste. Marguerite Salmon Club, Canada 1

Box	Folder	Description	# of Items

		Journal of Fishing Trips
1	1	1928-1937	60
	2	1944-1954	119
	3	1955-1965	153
	4	Fishing Log Book, 1928-1966	2
	5	Correspondence, 1950-1976	10
	6	Photographs, 1978	3
	7	Fishing Articles and Pamphlets, n.d.	3
	8	Map of the Ste. Marguerite Salmon Club, Canada	1