Valerian Platonovich Platonov Papers, 1790-1866
Collection context
- Creator:
- Platonov, Valeri︠a︡n Platonovich
- Extent:
- 100 items 100 items 1 oversized folder
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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Collection includes family and official correspondence; reports on the "Polish question" in the 1860s; notes by Platonov, in part apparently for his memoirs; a photograph of Platonov and his family; and an engraving of his father, Platon Zubov, one of the favorites of Catherine II.
- Biographical / historical:
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A high Russian bureaucrat, who served in such posts as State Secretary for the kingdom of Poland.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
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- Contact:
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