Vitalii Il'ich Mushketov Papers, 1912-1953
Collection context
- Creator:
- Mushketov, Vitaliĭ Ilʹich, 1877-1953 and Korsunskorpisʹ, M. A.
- Extent:
- 184 items 1 box; 1 album
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of manuscripts, drawings and printed materials. The manuscripts include an album of drawings by Mushketov entitled "Istorii︠a︡ drevnego Smolenska" with an accompanying explanatory text, and a biography of Mushketov by N. Mushketova. There is an icon of St. Paul, a copy of a 15th century work from Novgorod apparently by M.A. Korsunskorpis.́ Printed materials consist mostly of clippings about Mushketov and his work.
- Biographical / historical:
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Artist and professor of geology at St. Petersburg University. He emigrated with his wife to Germany in 1941.
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