Petr L'vovich Bark Papers, 1914-1937
Collection context
- Creator:
- Bark, Petr Lv́ovich, 1869-1937 and Evlogiĭ, Metropolitan of Western Europe, 1868-1946
- Extent:
- 1000 items (4 boxes)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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Correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, subject files, and printed materials of Bark. Cataloged materials in this collection include letters from Metropolitan Evlogiĭ, Boris Bakhmeteff, and Petr Struve, and Bark's extensive memoirs. Much of the correspondence concerns the Civil War and attempts to gain Allied support for the White forces, and also Bark's career as an English in the 1930's. Subject files concern White governments in south Russia, and Bark's life. There are also two photographs of Bark.
- Biographical / historical:
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Entered the service of the Russian Imperial government in 1892, and in 1914-17 was the last Finance Minister of the Empire. After the 1917 revolution he lived in England, where he became managing director of the Anglo-International Bank, and was knighted in 1935.
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