Benjamin Rauch collection of Soviet Posters, 1960-1980
Collection context
- Creator:
- Rauch, Benjamin
- Extent:
- 0.5 Linear Feet (32 posters)
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The Soviet Posters Collection consists of 32 posters collected during 1970s-1980s. Those posters reflect rather satirical aspect of the Soviet life of that period and are executed by several well-known Soviet artists like Kukruniksy and others.
- Biographical / historical:
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Benjamin Rauch (1955-2021) was a 1978 graduate of Princeton University, where he majored in Russian Studies. He also studied French at the University of Besanson in France and Russian language at the Leningrad State University. Ben Rauch was an avid supporter for the arts and for many years was on the Board of the Peggy Guggengheim Collection in Venice (Italy). He started collecting Soviet posters and Russian art while studying in Leningrad and during the following years gathered a significant collection.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection has no restrictions.
This collection is located on-site.
- Terms of access:
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Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Permission to publish material from the collection must be requested from the Curator of the Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library (RBML). The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Benjamin Rauch collection of Soviet Posters; Box and Folder; Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu