Political Printed Ephemera, 1875-1922
Collection context
- Extent:
- 450 items 1 manuscript box; 6 oversize folders
- Language:
- Russian , Polish , Yiddish , German , French , Ukrainian .
- Scope and content:
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Printed ephemera, including some periodicals. Most items concern various political and revolutionary groups, such as the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party (RSDRP), the Party of Socialist-Revolutionaries (PSR), the Jewish socialist Bund, the Polish Socialist Party, and the Anarchist-Communists. The materilas reflect the activities of the groups and organizations and include flyers, leaflets, calls for actions, invitations, event announcements, newsletters, appeals, articles, bulletins, etc.
Bulk of the materials were printed in western Europe in the period 1906-1914; later materials chiefly concern Russia in 1917-1920. There are also handwritten materials, including meeting notes and agendas, articles, etc. While most materials in the collection are in Russian, there are also items in Polish, Yiddish, Ukrainian, German, and French.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Political Printed Ephemera; Box and Folder; Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- 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