Gagarin Family Papers, 1827-1921
Collection context
- Creator:
- Gilder, Richard Watson, 1844-1909, Chaliapin, Fyodor Ivanovich, 1873-1938, and Gagarin Family
- Extent:
- 68 items (1 box; 1 oversized folder)
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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Papers of the Gagarin family, consisting of correspondence, manuscripts, documents, invitations, drawings, and photographs. The correspondence includes letters to Prince Gagarin, Russian Ambassador in Rome in the 1820s and 1830s; letters to Prince Aleksandr A. Gagarin; and one letter each from R.W. Gilder and Fedor Shali︠a︡pin to Princess (Marii︠a︡?) Gagarina. The documents chiefly concern Prince Aleksandr A. Gagarin. There are photographs of the Emir of Bokhara and his son from about 1900.
- Biographical / historical:
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Prince Aleksandr A. Gagarin served in such official posts as Russian consul in Beirut and Barcelona around the turn of the century.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- 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