Semenovskii Polk Records, 1720-1967
Collection context
- Creator:
- Semenovskiĭ Polk
- Extent:
- 7500 items (28 boxes; 7 oversized packages)
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The bulk of the collection concerns the last three decades of the Regiment's existence and the emigration. Cataloged items consist of 3 photographs of Tsar Nicholas II and a receipt signed by one Captain Lanta, dated 1720. The correspondence is almost all after 1917. The manuscripts include a history of the Regiment from its formation and some other historical pieces by Viktor I. Meshchaninov. Most of the other manuscripts -- chiefly officers' memoirs -- concern the period of WWI, the Revolution, and the Civil War. Of other materials relating to the Imperial epoch, mention may be made of the lists of members of the Regiment since its formation compiled by some regimental historian; biographical sketches of many officers; field orders, topographical maps, certificates awarding medals, etc. The Association of former officers generated much material: accounts, minutes, souvenirs of commemorative dinners, etc. A rich store of photographs forms part of the collection. These include both individual and group portraits of members of the Regiment and of the Imperial family. Especially fine photos of the last 2 tsars, their families, and various urban landscapes are found in the album "Photographies du comte Nostitz.".
- Biographical / historical:
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The materials relate to the history of the Semenovskiĭ Regiment of the Imperial Russian Guards (founded in 1683), and to the activities of the emigrʹe Semenovskiĭ Regiment Association (Obʺedinenie Semenovskago Polka) an organization of former officers of the Regiment. The materials were collected by the officers themselves.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Box 28 closed.
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