Iosif Grigor'evich Loris-Melikov Papers, 1901-1940
Collection context
- Creator:
- Loris-Melikov, Iosif Grigorʹevich, 1872-1948, McCormick, Robert R. (Robert Rutherford), 1880-1955, Girs, M. I. (Mikhail Igorevich), Singer, Isidore, 1859-1939, and Washburn, Stanley, 1878-1950
- Extent:
- 1250 items 6 boxes; 1 oversized folder
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, subject files, photographs, and printed materials. Cataloged correspondents are Mikhail Girs, Robert R. McCormick, Isidor Singer, and Stanley Washburn. Much of the material, including correspondence, reports, and printed materials, concerns German and Russian propaganda in the Japanese War; Russian diplomacy in the first two decades of the century; and Civil War, especially in Siberia. Printed materials include Imperial government publications and also publications of the White government in Omsk.
- Biographical / historical:
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A diplomat who served as first secretary of the Russian Embassy to the U.S. during the first part of World War I and as Russian ambassador to Siam. Loris-Melikov also was a member of the White government in Omsk during the Civil War.
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