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Department of State: Dispatches , 1911 - 1919

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The present collection includes personal correspondence and official documents pertaining to the life and career of Basil N. Strandtman, of the Imperial Russian Diplomatic corps to Yugoslavia (1911-1940); as well as correspondence from members of his family, including his wife, Xenia, and brother, Nikon.

Included are official documents from the Imperial Government of Russia regarding the military, civilian, and government service of the Strandtman family dating to 1800, as well as United States Government documents concerning aid given to Serbia during World War I and political relations between the two governments.

Photographs, postcards, and microfilm media are also included.

Dates

  • 1911 - 1919

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.75 Linear Feet (13 boxes )

Language of Materials

English

Container Summary

Box 6 (1911-April 1918) Folders 1-32.

Box 7 (May 1918 - May 1919) Folders 1 42.

Aid for Serbia during and following World War I.

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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