Mary Klachko papers, 1852-1995

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0717
Bib ID:
4079762 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Klachko, Mary
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
22 linear feet (44 document boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, documents, memoranda, notes, reports, photographs and printed materials. The Klachko papers are almost entirely made up of her research notes for her biography of Admiral Benson. The material covers all aspects of his life, including his early naval career, his tenure as Chief of Naval Operations, and his Chairing of the U.S. Shipping Board. The catalogued correspondence are mainly replies to Klachkos̀ appeal for information about Benson, the naval and political milieu of early 20th century, and help to publish, review and edit her growing manuscript. Among the catalogued correspondence are: Norman Angell, Walter Lippmann, Edward House, and Eleanor Roosevelt. The catalogued manuscript is Klachkos̀ bio of Benson bound in 5 parts. It is interesting to note that her final manuscript draft is 1038 pages whereas the published biography merely numbers 268 pages. The rest of the collection is comprised of photos of Benson and other important naval and political figures of the time, and Klachkos̀ extensive research notes.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged into 2 series.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Mary Klachko papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Reproduction Note

Over 70% of the collection consists of: Type of reproduction--photocopies

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Date of acquisition--10/16/1991. Accession number--M-91-10-16.

Gift of Mary Klachko, 1989, 1997.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Entered 03/10/1992. Processed by John McWinney, 1990.

Revision Description

2010-02-16 Legacy finding aid created from Pro Cite.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical / Historical

Naval historian. Mary Klachko is the author of a number of histories of naval affairs. Among them is the important biography of William Benson, entitled, ADMIRAL WILLIAM SHEPHERD BENSON: FIRST CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS. This work is the only authoritative and exhaustive account of Bensons̀ life and contribution to American naval success during WW1. As first Chief of Naval Operations, it largely fell upon Benson to prepare the navy for entry into the Firt World War. Klachko's extensive notes go far beyond a mere descriptive account of Benson's life and offer an insightful perspective into British and American naval policy and competition during the first three decades of the 20th century.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Biographies (literary works) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Memorandums CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photocopies CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Photographs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Reports CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
Angell, Norman, 1874-1967 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Balfour, Arthur James, 1848-1930 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Benson, William Shepherd, 1855-1932 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Bracken, Brendan, 1901-1958 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Burke, Arleigh A., 1901-1996 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Chatfield, Alfred Ernle Montacute Chatfield, 1st Baron Chatfield, 1873-1967 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Daniels, Josephus, 1862-1948 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Davis, John W (John William), 1873-1955 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Eller, Ernest M., 1903-1992 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Geddes, Isabella Gamble, Lady CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Great Britain. Royal Navy CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
House, Edward Mandell, 1858-1938 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Killearn, Miles Lampson, Baron, 1880-1964 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lippmann, Walter, 1889-1974 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Oliver, Henry Francis, Sir CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Pratt, William Veazie, 1869-1957 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Shotwell, James T., 1874-1965 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Willert, Arthur, Sir, 1882-1973 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Wiseman, William, Sir, 1885- CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Woodward, E. L (Ernest Llewellyn), 1890-1971 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Biography CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Historians CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Merchant marine -- United States CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Naval history CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
World War, 1914-1918 -- Naval operations CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID