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Sam McDonald fonds
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1 microfilm reel
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Biographical history
Sam McDonald was a "liquor and cigar merchant" in Dawson and operated the Red Feather Saloon, ca. 1893-1906.
Custodial history
Microfilm was made from originals held by Klondike National Historic Sites who found the material in Billy Biggs Blacksmith Shop, Dawson City, ca. 1975. Acquired from KNHS in 1981.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of microfilm copy of records attributed to Sam McDonald from the operation of his liquor and cigar business in Dawson City, Yukon. Included are ledgers, account books, I.O.U.s and other financial statements, as well as letters to McDonald from relatives, friends and business acquaintances.
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Permission to publish any information must be given by Parks Canada, Klondike National Historic Sites, Dawson City.
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Finding aids
The Klondike National Historic Sites compiled an inventory of McDonald's records, along with others found in the Blacksmith Shop.