Dmitrii Dmitrievich and Ol'ga Aleksandrovna Kuzmin-Karavaev Memoirs and Diary, 1945-1976
Collection context
- Extent:
- 11 items (1 box)
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The collection includes a three-part typescript copy of a diary by Kuzḿina-Karavaeva concerning the arrest of her husband by the Soviets and her years spent in Finland awaiting his return (1945-1954). Kuzḿin-Karavaev's memoirs include a four-part typescript memoir concerning his experiences as a prisoner in Soviet prison camps, a typescript memoir about his return to Finland, and memoirs on his childhood and Russian military education.
- Biographical / historical:
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An officer in the White Army who emigrated to Finland and later spent 1945-1955 in Soviet prison camps.
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