Igor Gordevitch correspondence, 1954-1957
Collection context
- Creator:
- Gordevitch, Igor, 1924-
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of the correspondence between Igor Gordevitch and various persons related to the publication of Vision/Visao news magazines for a Latin American executive audience.
- Extent:
- .42 linear feet 1 document box
- Language:
- English , Italian , French , German , Spanish; Castilian , Portuguese .
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of correspondence related to Gordevitch's position as Chief European Correspondent of Vision/Visao. Correspondence contained in the collection is primarily in English and German with a few documents in Russian, Italian, Spanish and French. The collection is largely made up of correspondence between Igor Gordevitch and his wife Peggy Gordevitch with persons in various upper level management positions at Vision, Incorporated on matters ranging from story ideas to salary disbursement issues to marketing strategies for the publication. Additionally, the collection contains some letters and telegrams between the Gordevitchs and several journalists working in Europe during the 1950s.
- Biographical / historical:
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Igor Gordevitch was the Chief European Correspondent for Vision/Visao, a Spanish and Portuguese language news magazine distributed to Latin American executive audiences by Vision Incorporated. As Chief European Correspondent, Gordevitch wrote mainly on the subject of the post-WWII German economic situation and German-Latin American economic relations.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML approves permission to publish that which it physically owns; the responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
- Preferred citation:
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Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Igor Gordevitch correspondence; Box and Folder; 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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