Finding Aid to the Henry Temple McDonald Papers
McCarthy A. 1999. Finding Aid to the Henry Temple McDonald Papers
This finding aid describes the Henry Temple McDonald (1872-1951) Papers, 1864-1977 (bulk dates 1930-1951). These papers resulted from McDonald's activities in various organizations and projects, including the establishment of Harpers Ferry National Monument, now Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. McDonald. the president of Storer College in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, also worked with the Jefferson County Historical Society to place markers at local historic sites. The papers contain correspondence, manuscripts. research and collected materials generated by McDonald's efforts to administer the college, establish a national park, and research several subjects.