Mikhail Mikhailovich Novikov Papers, 1925-1961

Creator:: Novikov, Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich, b. 1876, Tschižewskij, Dmitrij, 1894-1977, Losskiĭ, N. O. (Nikolaĭ Onufrievich), 1870-1965, and Karpovich, Michael, 1888-1959
Extent:: 1000 items 6 boxes; 1 oversized folder
Language:: Russian .
Scope and content:: The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, memoirs, notes, lectures, subject files, documents, diplomas and awards, and printed materials. Cataloged correspondents include Dmytro Chyzhevsʹkyĭ and Nikolaĭ Losskiĭ. Most of the correspondence concerns scientific topics and Novikov's publications in emigration. Manuscripts are primarily by Novikov on biological topics. There are also manuscripts by various persons, including Nikolaĭ Losskiĭ and Mikhail Karpovich (1956), and "Dvukhsotletie Moskovskogo Universiteta," edited by Novikov. Memoirs include a manuscript of Novikov's "Ot Moskvy do Nʹi︠u︡ Ĭorka," (published in 1952). Lectures are on biological topics. Subject files deal in part with the celebration in the West of the Bicentennial of Moscow University, Radio Liberty broadcasts and UNRRA University in Munich. Printed materials include copies of publications by Novikov.
Biographical / historical:: Professor of biology and rector of Moscow University who emigrated to the United States.

Acquisition information:

Papers: Source of acquisition--Mikhaĭl M. and Vladimir M. Novikov. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1957.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Mikhaĭl M. and Vladimir M. Novikov. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1973.

Processing information:

Papers Accessioned 1957.

Papers Accessioned 1973.

Papers Processed 06/--/80.

Accruals:

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Rules or conventions:

aapm

Location of originals:

Holder of originals: Bakhmeteff Archive. Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Columbia University.

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