E. Francis Riggs Papers, 1917-1919
Collection context
- Creator:
- Riggs, E. Francis
- Extent:
- 96 items (96 items)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Collection includes correspondence and reports on military matters in Russia from December 1917 to April 1919. Among these are Riggs' notes on conversations with Lev Trotskiĭ and general Bonch-Bruevich in March 1918, and a number of the items concerning North Russia in 1918-1919. Also included is a report on the situation in Russia, September 1918, by Commander Lelong, French military attachʹe.
- Biographical / historical:
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An American army captain who was in the U.S. Military Mission in Petrograd and Moscow in 1917-1918, and then was U.S. military attachʹe in Archangel, 1918-1919.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- 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