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Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer), 1840-1914

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 18400927 - 19141201

Found in 187 Collections and/or Records:

Alfred T. Mahan Massachusetts Historical Society certificate, 1894

 File — Box 59x, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 090
Scope and Contents

Document electing Mahan a corresponding member of the Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, Mass.

Dates: 1894

Alfred T. Mahan naval order, 1859 Jun 9

 File — Box 9, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 087
Abstract

Naval order transferring Alfred T. Mahan from the Naval Academy to USS Congress.

Dates: 1859 Jun 9

Alfred T. Mahan note, undated

 File — Box 21, Folder: 25
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 402
Scope and Contents

Holograph note regarding a correction on his article, along with the original phrasing.

Dates: undated

Alfred T. Mahan note (copy), 1895 Jun 20

 File — Box 4, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 032
Scope and Contents

Copy of a note on religious significance.

Dates: 1895 Jun 20

Alfred T. Mahan notebook, circa 1880

 File — Box 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 086
Abstract

Notebook on naval warfare kept by Alfred T. Mahan.

Dates: circa 1880

Alfred T. Mahan to Edward Arnold letter, 1904 Dec 13

 File — Box 24, Folder: 19
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 459
Scope and Contents

Letter from Alfred T. Mahan while in to English publisher, Edward Arnold in London, England, discussing his publishers and indicating that he is writing the history of the War of 1812 and hasn't the time to treat in depth the Russo-Japanese War, with the exception of an article.

Dates: 1904 Dec 13

Alfred T. Mahan to Paul Dana letter, 1899 Nov 6

 File — Box 21, Folder: 20
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 397
Scope and Contents

Holograph letter signed to Paul Dana, editor New York Sun, New York City, regarding his views on foreign affairs, the Boer War, the Far East, free trade with China, close ties between England and the United States, British Seapower, France and Russia as possible enemies, and the proper course of action for the United States. Mahan hopes that the newspaper will show strong U.S. support for Great Britain.

Dates: 1899 Nov 6

Alfred T. Mahan translation and postcard, 1920 Dec 25

 File — Box 9, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 088
Scope and Contents

Autographed note signed by LCDR S. Maki, Japanese Imperial Navy to Mrs. Mahan, December 25, 1920 and a 144 page manuscript in Japanese of translation of Chapter 11 of Mahan's The Influence of Sea Power upon the French Revolution, 1793-1812.

Dates: 1920 Dec 25

Alfred T. Mahan Yale University honorary degree, 1897

 File — Box 59x, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 092
Scope and Contents

Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Yale University, New Haven, Ct., 1897, signed by Timothy Dwight, President and Franklin B. Dexter, Secretary. Document printed on vellum

Dates: 1897

Allin, Lawrence Carroll: The Naval Institute, Mahan, and the naval profession 1873-1884, 1976

 Item — Box 360, Folder: 12
Identifier: RG-13- Item N420.F92 1976 no.12
Dates: 1976