Overview of the Rolf Erikson papers

Finding aid prepared by Jessica Yu

Hoover Institution Library and Archives

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Stanford University

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Title: Rolf Erikson papers

Date (inclusive): 1916-2012

Collection Number: 2021C63

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: In English, German and Russian

Physical Description: 5 manuscript boxes (1.7 Linear Feet)

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.

source: Erikson, Rolf

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in [YYYY].

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Rolf Erikson papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

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.

Scope and Content of Collection

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Warships

Soviet Union

Submarines (Ships) -- Soviet Union

Photographs

Personal correspondence

Erikson, Rolf

Soviet Union. Voenno-Morskoĭ Flot