Guide to the Helen Bonham McKay collection

Collection — Box: 680

Identifier: H97-26

Staff Only

Scope and Content

Personal records of Helen Bonham McKay including items representative of her interests and activities in agriculture and theater.

Dates

1915-1976

Creator

McKay, Helen Bonham, 1897-1976 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of print materials allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for all copyright compliance.

Biographical Note

As a young woman, Helen Bonham McKay was chosen Miss Wyoming in 1920 and sat for the artists who designed the poster. Due to the popularity of the poster, she made appearances around the country, including New York City, promoting Cheyenne Frontier Days and Cheyenne for several years. Her success led to the eventual creation of the Miss Frontier program and continues to represent Cheyenne Frontier Days.

Extent

3 file folders

Additional Description

Abstract

Personal records of Helen Bonham McKay, who reigned as Miss Wyoming starting in 1920 and traveled the country promoting Cheyenne Frontier Days and Cheyenne.

Arrangement

Alphabetical

Acquisition Information

Donated by Edna P. Lamph in 1997.

Existence and Location of Originals

Unless otherwise noted, originals of records listed in this finding aid are housed at the Wyoming State Archives.

Alternate Formats Available

See notes in container list.

Related Material

There are no other known collections by Helen Bonham McKay known at the writing of this finding aid.

Separated Material

P97-14, Helen Bonham McKay photo album, Wyoming State Archives. Album of promotional photos taken during her promotional travels on the east coast in 1920