1853                Room Under Foster Hall, Evansville, Indiana.

McDonald was recorded in an advertisement that ran from March 23 to May 12, 1853.  In The Evansville Daily Journal (Evansville, Indiana).  McDonald & Co.’s National Daguerrean Gallery.  Messrs. McDonald & Co would respectfully inform the citizens of Evansville and vicinity, that they have taken the room formerly occupied by Mr. Webster, for the purpose of establishing a permanent gallery in this city.  Mr. McDonald has had long experience in the business, both in New York and Louisville.

Call and examine specimens!  Pictures inserted in Pins, Rings, and Lockets, instructions given in the art on reasonable terms and instruments &c. &c. furnished.

McDonald is not recorded in other photographic directories as being active in Evansville, Indiana.