Ivan Grigorovich Memoirs, 1925-1929
Collection context
- Creator:
- Grigorovich, I. K. (Ivan Konstantinovich), 1853-1930
- Extent:
- 6 items (2 folders)
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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Manuscript of Grigorovich's memoirs (ca. 250 pages) which begin with his childhood in St. Petersburg and conclude with his emigration to France in 1923. He primarily discusses his military experiences in the Russo-Japanese War, World War I, and the 1917 Revolution. He also describes his travels to the United States, England, and the Far East on various naval vessels and his service as naval attache in London from 1896-1898. The related materials include an essay about Grigorovich by A. de Loukine, two letters discussing the Grigorovich and Loukine manuscripts and an unsigned essay entitled "LʹOubli" which concerns Grigorovich.
- Biographical / historical:
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Ivan Konstantinovich Grigorovich (1853-1930), last Russian Imperial Naval Minister (1911-1917).
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- Terms of access:
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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:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Ivan Grigorovich Memoirs; Box and Folder (if known); Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Libraries.
- Location of this collection:
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