Nikolai Sergeevich Arsen'ev Papers, 1950-1965

Collection context

Creator:
Arsenʹev, Nikolaĭ Sergeevich, 1888-1977
Extent:
125 items (2 manuscript boxes)
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Manuscripts, photographs, and printed materials of N. S. Arsen'ev. The collection consists primarily of manuscripts of his writings on theological topics, such as "Glimpses of Ultimate Reality" and "Vom Problem der religösen Uberwindung des Todes." Also included are several photographs of Arsen'ev, and offprints and pamphlets by him.

Biographical / historical:

Nikolai Sergeevich Arsen'ev (1888-1977), Russian Orthodox theologian who taught in Russia in 1914-1920; then in Germany, Poland, and France; and, from 1948, at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in New York.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Permission of donor's nephews required.

This collection is located on-site.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Nikolai Sergeevich Arsen'ev Papers; Box and Folder; Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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