Mikhail Mikhailovich Kostenko papers, bulk 1904-1928

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Summary

Creators:
Kostenko, Mikhail Mikhailovich, 1881-1928
Abstract:
Correspondence, personal and military documents, photographs, and memorabilia relating to Russian military operations in the Russo-Japanese War and World War I and to Russian émigré activities. Includes some later family correspondence.
Extent:
3 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder (1.8 Linear Feet)
Language:
English and Russian
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Mikhail Mikhailovich Kostenko papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection documents the military career of Mikhail Mikhailovich Kostenko during the Russo-Japanese War and World War I, as well as his post-war immigration to the United States. The collection includes family documents, military records, correspondence, photographs, and memorabilia.

The Biographical File relates mainly to Kostenko's life in the United States, and includes identification documents, naturalization records, and family records. In particular, there is collected correspondence and genealogical information gathered by Kostenko's son, Barry (Boris) Kostenko.

The Military Career File relates to Kostenko's military career and Russian military operations, especially in Japan between 1904 and 1920, and consists of reports, orders, certificates, sketches, and maps.

The Photographs are mostly from Kostenko's time spent stationed in Japan, and Memorabilia consists of medals, badges, ribbons, military adornments, and map draftsman tools.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1881
Born in Russia
1899
Joined the Russian Imperial Army
1901-1904
Road and topographical surveying in Manchuria (Northeast China) for Russian military
1904
Fought in Russo-Japanese War
1907-1912
Road and topographical surveying in Japan
1914-1916
Fought in World War I as an aviation officer and promoted to Colonel in the 8th Siberian Mountain Artillery of the Russian Imperial Army. Decorated with St. George's Military Cross
1918
Applied through the United States Embassy in Japan for permission to join the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF)
1920
Immigrated to the United States
1922-1928
Map draftsman for Rand McNally & Co. and South American division of the American Geographical Society
1928
Died in New York City, NY
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2006.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Box 3 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Mikhail Mikhailovich Kostenko papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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