Vladimir Pavlovich Meshcherskii Letters, 1863-1913

Collection context

Creator:
Meshcherskiĭ, V. P., kni︠a︡zʹ (Vladimir Petrovich), 1839-1914, Alexander III, Emperor of Russia, 1845-1894, Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918, and Nikolaĭ Aleksandrovich, Grand Duke of Russia, 1843-1865
Extent:
225 items 1 box
Language:
Russian .
Scope and content:

Collection includes 67 letters and telegrams, by Alexander's older brother Nikolaĭ; 65 letters and notes, some copies, by Nicholas II, from 1902-1913; a drawing and notes by Alexander III; and drafts of letters by Meshcherskiĭ. Also included is a group of letters in different hands hitherto identified as having been written by Nikolaĭ, Duke of Leuchtenberg, to Meshcherskiĭ.

Biographical / historical:

Widely viewed as one of the most abominable figures in Russian history, and a close associate of Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II, Meshcherskiĭ edited for many years the right-wing periodical "Grazhdanin.".

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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