Mikhail Mikhailovich Novikov Papers, 1925-1961
Collection context
- 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:
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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:
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Professor of biology and rector of Moscow University who emigrated to the United States.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- Location of this collection:
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