Vladimir Konstantinovich Pilkin Papers, 1919-1937

Collection context

Creator:
Pilkin, Vladimir Konstantinovich, 1869-1950 and Yudenich, Nikolay Nikolayevich, 1862-1933
Extent:
1000 items 3 boxes
Language:
Russian .
Scope and content:

The papers contain correspondence, reports, and financial records. The materials almost entirely date from 1919-22 and concern the Civil War and its immediate aftermath. There are several letters from General Nikolaĭ I︠U︡denich to Pilkin, and many letters and reports which passed between Pilkin and his assistants. The majority of the collection is made up of financial records, such as income and disbursements for the "Morskai︠a︡ organizat︠s︡ii︠a︡" in Paris (1919-22), and the "Morskoĭ fond" in Helsinski (1920-24); and subsidies disbursed to White naval personnel living in Estonia (1920-23).

Biographical / historical:

Admiral in the Imperial and White navies, who headed the White naval forces on the northwest front during the Civil War.

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