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:

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:

A high Russian bureaucrat, who served in such posts as State Secretary for the kingdom of Poland.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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