Alexander W. Greiner Papers, 1918-1958

Collection context

Creator:
Greiner, Alexander W., 1888-1958
Extent:
250 items (1 box)
Language:
English , Russian .
Scope and content:

Correspondence, documents and photographs primarily relating to Greiner's years spent as a secretary for the American YMCA in the Soviet Union. There are numerous photographs of Greiner's family and friends in the U.S., and his summerhouse in Claverock, N.Y.

Biographical / historical:

Born in Riga, Greiner graduated from the Moscow Imperial Conservatory of Music, and later became a piano salesman for J.F. Mùˆller in Moscow. From 1918 to 1920 he worked as a secretary for the American YMCA's mission to the Soviet Union, and from 1926 until his death in 1958 Greiner was the concert artist manager for Steinway & and Sons, piano manufacturers in New York.

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:
rbml@library.columbia.edu