Igor' Mikhailovich Cherkasskii Papers, 1918-1973
Collection context
- Creator:
- Cherkasskiĭ, Igorʹ Mikhaĭlovich, 1895-
- Extent:
- 100 items 1 box
- Language:
- Russian .
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of Cherkasskii's memoirs of World War I and the Civil War; brief memoirs by his father, Mikhail Alekseevich Cherkasskii, who served in the Imperial central government and as governor of Simbirsk before the 1917 Revolution; and manuscripts by other people, particularly G. N. Odintsov. There are also documents of I. M. Cherkasskii and photographs.
- Biographical / historical:
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Igor' Mikhailovich Cherkasskii (1895-1975), Russian officer, Graduated from the Corps of Pages in 1914, World War I veteran. After the revolution joined the White movement in the south of Russia. From October 1918 - in the Volunteer Army; evacuated from Crimea in November 1920. In emigration, first in Yugoslavia (1921-1922), then in Belgium (together with his parents and family).
His father - prince Mikhail Alekseevich Cherkasskii (1867-1953), Russian statesman, the last Governor of Simbirsk.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located on-site.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Igor' Mikhailovich Cherkasskii Papers; Box and Folder; Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
- 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:
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