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Alfred T. Mahan notebook, circa 1880

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 086
Alfred T. Mahan notebook
Alfred T. Mahan notebook

Scope and Contents

Leather bound notebook containing information on naval statistics, logistics, armaments, naval gunnery, and naval warfare in general. Last entry date is 1880.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1880

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Biographical Note

Alfred T. Mahan, naval officer, was born in 1840. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1859. He served as second president of the Naval War College, 1885-1886 and again in 1892-1893. His Influence of Seapower on History was published in 1890

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

Notebook on naval warfare kept by Alfred T. Mahan.

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

Contact:
US Naval War College
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Newport RI 02841 US