Archbishop loann Jankin collection, 1926-1996
Collection context
- Extent:
- 8.75 Linear Feet (7 record storage cartons)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Collection of Russian emigre correspondence, printed matters, photographs, diaries, and personal documents gathered by the Russian archbishop loann Jankin during his services as Russian orthodox priest in Italy and France. It consists of church related materials which reflect Archbishop Jankin long service as a priest and also several small collections of secular nature. Among those materials are papers of Alexander Knorre who was a chief of security of Prince Rainier Ill of Monaco, Vladimir Subbotin who was a film director in Paris. In addition, Georgii Laskin-Rostovskii - an audio cassette about Russian emigre life in Nice after WWII.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Material is unprocessed. Please contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
- 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