Fonds AF2019.016 - McKay, D.H.A. - Donald Hugh Allan McKay

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AF2019.016 - McKay, D.H.A.

Title

Donald Hugh Allan McKay

Date(s)

  • 1941-1949 (Creation)
  • 1939-1946 (Creation)

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1 Fonds box (AF2019.016)
1 Suitcase (AF2019.016.001)
1 Photo Album (AF2019.016.010)

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Archival history

Donated to the Air Force Museum of Alberta 10 May, 2019 by Mary Saretsky, daughter of Donald H.A. McKay. Accessioned and organized Summer of 2019 by Curator Alison Mercer.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Donated by Mary Saretsky, daughter of Donald H.A. McKay on 10 May, 2019.

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Scope and content

A collection of documents and photographs detailing Donald McKay's service in 417 Squadron during the Second World War. Includes documents beginning in 1941 at the start of McKay's service, photographs during his tour overseas (including Egypt and Italy), and letters written to his brother, Gordon McKay, who was also serving overseas. A pilot's log and a diary transcription are available upon request.

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  • English

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    Existence and location of originals

    The Air Force Museum of Alberta Archives - Accession Number AF2019.016

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    The Air Force Museum of Alberta

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    Status

    Final

    Level of detail

    Full

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    Language(s)

    • English

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      Archivist's note

      Created by Assistant Curator Mara Garbutt, November 2019.

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