Series 1 contains MacNab's correspondence and refers to his historical research, his civic activities, his talk radio program and his personal life. Series 2, MacNab's literary manuscripts, is arranged according to genre and reflects his interests in nineteenth century Montana history, John Bozeman, bridge, fishing and his personal life. MacNab was most interested in delving into the conflicting accounts of who shot John Bozeman. During the 1970s, MacNab traveled to historical sites and places of significance to enhance his historical research. Series 4 contains the photos and negatives he took while doing his research.
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Copyright for the literary works of Robin MacNab has been reserved by his son, Duncan MacNab of Bozeman, Montana. Of particular interest regarding his research on John Bozeman and nineteenth century Montana are the letters from historians Dan Thrapp and Merrill G. Burlingame. Of significance regarding the Paxon painting are the letters from and to William Edgar Paxon as well as those from Carl and Ella Gottschalck. MacNab's record of outgoing letters are scant until the 1970s and reflect his continuing interests in history, bridge, fishing and his personal life. Incoming letters are arranged alphabetically.