Description
These papers primarily relate to his service in the U. S. Navy and his connection with Stanford University. Included in the
collection are his civil service records, 1941-42, military records, 1942-49, correspondence with Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1952-55,
and letters received from Stanford University officials (primarily J. E. Wallace Sterling) pertaining to his support of Stanford's
fundraising efforts and participation in alumni activities, 1935-1999.
Background
Sergius Klotz earned his A.B. in economics at Stanford University in 1929. He was managing partner of an investment firm based
in China and the Philippines from 1933 to 1941 and served briefly with the U. S. Treasury Department in 1941-42, before reporting
for active duty with the U. S. Navy during World War II. Following the war, he resumed his business career in New York.
Restrictions
All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the
Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, California 94304-6064. Consent
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission
from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner, heir(s) or assigns. See: http://library.stanford.edu/depts/spc/pubserv/permissions.html.
Availability
This collection is open for research.