Rolf Erikson papers, 1916-2012

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Creators:: Erikson, Rolf
Abstract:: Rolf Erikson was an American engineer and naval historian. The collection includes photographs of Soviet ships and correspondence with German author Jürg Meister regarding the photographs.
Extent:: 5 manuscript boxes (1.7 Linear Feet)
Language:: In English, German and Russian
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Rolf Erikson papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Includes photographs of Soviet ships, many of which originated with German author Jürg Meister. Includes correspondence with Meister regarding the photographs, as well as with other Soviet specialists.
Biographical / historical:: Rolf Erikson was an American engineer and naval historian. Erikson published numerous articles based on his research of the Soviet navy, especially relating to the technical characteristics of individual ships and submarines.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in [YYYY].
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: Warships
Submarines (Ships) -- Soviet Union
Photographs
Personal correspondence
Names:: Soviet Union. Voenno-Morskoĭ Flot
Erikson, Rolf
Places:: Soviet Union

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Restrictions:: 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], Rolf Erikson papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US