Georgii Eduardovich Berkhman Papers, 1898-1934
Collection context
- Creator:
- Berkhman, Georgiĭ Ėduardovich, 1854-1929
- Extent:
- 200 items (1 box; 1 oversized folder)
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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Papers of General Georgiĭ E. Berkhman that consist of correspondence, subject files, maps and printed materials. Most of the collection concerns the Sarykamysh campaign against Turkey in late 1914, including telegrams, orders, reports, maps and books. There is also Berkhman's official service record, a brief memoir by his wife Elena Vasilévna, clippings, and copies of Tbilisi newspapers from January 1919.
- Biographical / historical:
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General Berkhman served in the Caucasus region during World War I.
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