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

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 18400927 - 19141201

Found in 252 Collections and/or Records:

Alfred T. Mahan 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 letter to R. Stein (copy), 1906 Nov 10

 File — Box 4, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 030
Scope and Contents

Copy of a letter from Alfred T. Mahan to R. Stein, November 10, 1906, Woodmere, NY, regarding a project or organization for the peaceful settlement of international disputes.

Dates: 1906 Nov 10

Alfred T. Mahan letter to Washington I. Chambers, 1892 Jul 27

 File — Box 4, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 025
Scope and Contents

Letter from Alfred T. Mahan, Newport, RI, July 27, 1892, to Lieutenant Washington I. Chambers, USN, regarding the concept of education at the Naval War College.

Dates: 1892 Jul 27

Alfred T. Mahan letter to William S. Kendall, undated

 File — Box 22, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 410
Scope and Contents

Holograph letter signed, New York, to William S. Kendall an artist, requesting that the sittings for his portrait be scheduled in the afternoons and that he be given the correct studio address.

Dates: undated

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 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