Grigorii Ivanovich Shiriaev Papers, 1946-1959

Collection context

Creator:
Shiri︠a︡ev, Grigoriĭ Ivanovich, 1882-1954
Extent:
20 items (20 items)
Language:
Russian .
Scope and content:

The collection includes a letter to Shiri︠a︡ev, documents from his career and from his life as a refugee after World War II, his curriculum vitae and a brief biography. Also included are printed works by him, about him, or about his field.

Biographical / historical:

Shiri︠a︡ev, born in Kharḱov, was a graduate of the university there, and also taught there before World War I. In 1922 he settled in Czechoslovakia, and became a professor at the Masaryk University in Brno.

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:
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