Register of the Mikhail Mikhailovich Kostenko papers
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Title: Mikhail Mikhailovich Kostenko papers
Date (bulk): 1904-1928
Collection Number: 2006C42
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: English and Russian
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 1 oversize folder
(1.6 Linear Feet)
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.
Creator:
Kostenko, Mikhail Mikhailovich, 1881-1928
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Access
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.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2006.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Mikhail Mikhailovich Kostenko papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library
& Archives.
Biographical Note
| 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 |
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Related Collection(s)
Pavel Aleksandrovich Bazarov papers, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Russians -- United States
Officers
Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905
World War, 1914-1918 -- Campaigns -- Eastern Front
Russia. Armii͡a
Biographical File
1904-1972
Scope and Contents note
Contains personal correspondence, family documents, and naturalization records detailing Kostenko's personal life and immigration
to the United States. Arranged alphabetically by subject.
box 1, folder 1
Family postcards
1892-1931
box 1, folder 2
Family correspondence between Kostenko's sister Lidia Alekseeva (Lydia Alexeiff) and Barry (Boris) Kostenko
1907-1972
box 1, folder 3
Death certificate
1928 August 21
box 1, folder 4
Genealogical document
1929 September 10
box 1, folder 5
Research notes by Barry Kostenko
undated
box 1, folder 7
Identification, membership, and business cards
post 1915
Immigration records
1914-1927
box 1, folder 8
Commendations of Kostenko's service in World War I from US Army
1921
box 1, folder 9
Translation of military service record, immigration declaration, and Certificate of Naturalization
1920-1927
box 1, folder 10
Personal notes, bonds, and account book
1914-1924
box 1, folder 12
South American travel documentation for American Geographical Society
1924
Military Career File
1904-1919
Scope and Contents note
Consists of military appointments, orders, certificates, reports, sketches, and maps depicting activities of the Russian military
during the Russo-Japanese War and World War I, as well as Kostenko's military service as a surveyor and aviation officer.
Arranged by subject.
box 2, folder 1
Military career record
undated
box 2, folder 2-3
Service reports, appointments, orders, and travel papers
1904-1919
box 2, folder 4
Artillery sketches and tables
undated
Photographs
1904-1918
Scope and Contents note
Photographs related to Kostenko's military career, especially his training in aviation school, the Russo-Japanese War, and
his travels throughout Japan. Arranged by format.
box 2, folder 5
Kostenko in aviation school
1906-1914
box 2, folder 6
Russo-Japanese War
1904-1905
box 3
Memorabilia
undated
Scope and Contents note
Consists of medals, badges, ribbons, military adornments, compasses, and draftsman tools.
Access
Box 3 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
