Raphael Abramovitch Papers, 1917-1960

Collection context

Creator:
Abramovitch, Raphael R., 1880-1963
Extent:
2 linear feet (4 boxes, 2 oversized folders (1200 items))
Language:
Russian .
Scope and content:

Notes, manuscripts, and clippings used by Raphael Abramovitch in the preparation of his book, The Soviet Revolution, 1917-1939 (New York, 1962). There are chapter drafts, notes, Russian newspaper clippings, and manscripts by other persons. Among the last are two manuscripts by Boris L. Dvinov on the opposition in the Soviet Communist Party and on Soviet-German relations. Related to several BAR collections, including Leopold Haimson papers.

Biographical / historical:

Raphael Abramovitch (Rein), 1880-1963, prominent member of the Bund and one of the leaders of Mensheviks (RSDRP / Rossiiskaia sotsial-demokraticheskaia rabochaia partiia).

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection has no restrictions.

This collection is located on-site.

Terms of access:

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); Raphael Abramovitch Papers; Box and Folder; Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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:
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