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

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 18400927 - 19141201

Found in 187 Collections and/or Records:

Mahan, Alfred T.: Abstract of Lectures on Strategy, 1899

 File — Box 1, Folder: 30
Identifier: RG-15
Scope and Contents

Abstract of six lectures on strategy that were given by Captain A. T. Mahan at the Naval War College. Over some time, Mahan delivered a course of lectures upon strategy that clearly and forcibly set forth the great truths of the art of war. The whole course was divided into two series, the first being, "The Strategic Features of the Caribbean" and the second series was devoted to "Some Considerations of the Art of War, Naval and Land, with Illustrations from Bonaparte's Italian Campaign of 1796-1797."

It is not apparent who compiled this abstract.

Dates: 1899
Found in: Naval War College Archives / Guest lectures / Transcripts

Mahan, Alfred T.: Biographical information, 1886 Jun-1889 Jan; 1892 Jul-1893 May

 File — Box 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: RG-28
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

Biographical sketches, career material, publication and writings of NWC presidents.

Dates: 1886 Jun-1889 Jan; 1892 Jul-1893 May
Found in: Naval War College Archives / Naval War College Presidents records

Mahan, Alfred T.: Discourse on the Strategic Value of a Point, 1896

 File — Box 1, Folder: 21
Identifier: RG-15
Scope and Contents

Lecture given by Captain A. T. Mahan and the Naval War College in which he stated that the strategic value of any point depended on three principal conditions which included its position, its military strength (offensive and defensive), and the resources of the place itself and the surrounding country.

Dates: 1896
Found in: Naval War College Archives / Guest lectures / Transcripts

Mahan, Alfred T.: Strategic Problems and List of Questions on Capt. Mahan's works, 1895

 File — Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: RG-15
Scope and Contents

List of questions and discussion points based on the works of Captain Mahan and strategic problems from naval history including: the Triple Alliance, Nicaragua Canal, possible war between Japan and Russia, naval administration, naval vs. military strategy, elements of sea-power, and the War of 1778-1783 among others.

Dates: 1895
Found in: Naval War College Archives / Guest lectures / Transcripts

"Mahan and Roosevelt" article, undated

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: RG-28
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

Biographical sketches, career material, publication and writings of NWC presidents.

Dates: undated
Found in: Naval War College Archives / Naval War College Presidents records / Mahan, Alfred T.

"Mahan and the Present War" article, 1941

 Item — Box 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: RG-28
Scope and Contents From the Record Group:

Biographical sketches, career material, publication and writings of NWC presidents.

Dates: 1941
Found in: Naval War College Archives / Naval War College Presidents records / Mahan, Alfred T.

Mahan at USNA, circa 1880-1900

 Item — Box 22: Series I; Series II, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series B- Item 100.3448
Scope and Contents

Black and white 8x10 photograph of Alfred T. Mahan at the US Naval Academy.

Dates: circa 1880-1900
Found in: Naval War College Archives / NWC collection of photographs / Series I. Photographs / Sub-Series B. Presidents of the Naval War College / Alfred T. Mahan

Mahan Family portrait, circa 1880-1900

 Item — Box 22: Series I; Series II, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series B- Item 100.3445
Scope and Contents

Black and white 5x7 photograph of Mrs. Mahan with daughters Helen and Ellen; date unknown.

Dates: circa 1880-1900
Found in: Naval War College Archives / NWC collection of photographs / Series I. Photographs / Sub-Series B. Presidents of the Naval War College / Alfred T. Mahan

Mahan Family portrait, circa 1905-1906

 Item — Box 22: Series I; Series II, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series B- Item 100.3429
Scope and Contents

Black and white 5x7 photograph of Lyle Mahan's wife and childe; circa 1905-1906.

Dates: circa 1905-1906
Found in: Naval War College Archives / NWC collection of photographs / Series I. Photographs / Sub-Series B. Presidents of the Naval War College / Alfred T. Mahan

Mahan Grandchild portrait, circa 1890-1914

 Item — Box 22: Series I; Series II, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSC-385- Series I- Sub-Series B- Item 100.3440
Scope and Contents

Black and white 5x7 photograph of a Mahan grandchild; circa 1902.

Dates: circa 1890-1914
Found in: Naval War College Archives / NWC collection of photographs / Series I. Photographs / Sub-Series B. Presidents of the Naval War College / Alfred T. Mahan
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