Mstislav Petrovich Golovachev Papers, 1898-1954
Collection context
- Creator:
- Golovachev, Mstislav Petrovich, 1893-1956 or 7 and Russii︠a︡n, V
- Extent:
- 3000 items (9 boxes; 3 oversized folders)
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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Most of the collection dates from 1918-1940, and concerns the Civil War in Siberia and the emigration in China. There is a long manuscript by Golovachev on the Civil War. Other manuscripts include memoirs by F. Porotikov on Admiral Kolchak, and one by V. Russii︠a︡n, a former tsarist police official, attempting to prove that Stalin was a police agent. Photographs include an inscribed portrait of Lev Tolstoĭ. Subject files concern various Siberian and Far Eastern institutions and organizations, and deal with both the Civil War and the emigration. Printed materials include books, pamphlets, newspapers, and clippings, again mostly on Siberian or Far Eastern affairs, or on the law.
- Biographical / historical:
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Emigre professor and activist in the Far East; Golovachev served in the Siberian and Far Eastern governments during the Civil War, and then emigrated to China and, after World War II, to the United States.
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