Nikolai Nikolaevich Kostylev Papers, 1905-1950
Collection context
- Creator:
- Kostylev, Nikolaĭ Nikolaevich, 1876- and Kostyleva, Olʹga
- Extent:
- 150 items 2 boxes
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The papers consist of correspondence, memoirs, and printed materials. The correspondence is made up of letters sent by his mother, Olǵa Kostyleva, from Petrograd in 1916-1919. Kostylev's extensive manuscript memoirs (522 p.) discuss his life from his childhood and university education in St. Petersburg up into World War I. Also included are issues and clippings from "Slovo" and "Rus"́ with articles by Kostylev, and clippings from "Poslednie Novosti" by various newspapers.
- Biographical / historical:
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A correspondent in Western Europe for Russian newspapers.
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