Nikolai Aleksandrovich Pal'chevskii Papers, 1913-1954
Collection context
- Creator:
- Palćhevskiĭ, Nikolaĭ Aleksandrovich, Burt︠s︡ev, V. L. (Vladimir Lʹvovich), 1862-1942, and Svatikov, S. G., 1880-1942
- Extent:
- 198 items 1 box
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of correspondence, a manuscript of the P.O.W. journal "Alibudér" in France, a subject file on the Turgenev Library, documents, picture postcards, and printed materials. Correspondence consists of letters and postcards to and from Palćhevskiĭ. There is one letter from Vladimir Burt︠s︡ev. Documents are Palćhevskiĭ's and include passports and affidavits, mostly from France. Picture postcards are primarily on historical topics. Printed materials include mainly clippings and programs. Cataloged letters are from Vladimir Burt︠s︡ev and Sergeĭ Svatikov.
- Biographical / historical:
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A soldier in the Imperial Army who remained in France after being captured by the Germans in World War I. In emigration Palćhevskiĭ was active in the Paris Turgenev Library Committee.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- Location of this collection:
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