Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kolchinskii Papers, 1912-1963
Collection context
- Creator:
- Kolchinskiĭ, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich, 1880-196?
- Extent:
- 44 items (1 box)
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, documents, photographs, and printed materials. Manuscripts include notes taken on a speechby General Lavr Kornilov in August 1917; Kolchinskiĭ's writings on the history of the Pavlovsk Military Academy (including a published book by him); and his diaries from the early 1950s. Also included are Kolchinskiĭ's Russian army documents; items relating to his work in the Belgian Congo during World War II; and several photographs of army officers during World War I.
- Biographical / historical:
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An officer on the staff of the Imperial Army before and 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