Mikhail Karpovich Collection on Vladislav Khodasevich6568136Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-10-02 21:35:23 -0400.Description is written in: English, Latin script.04/20/2020PDF finding aid converted to EAD and notes revised by KSD. Rare Book and Manuscript Library Mikhail Karpovich Collection on Vladislav Khodasevich Karpovich, Michael, 1888-1959 6568136 BA#0186 Russian /repositories/2/resources/3703 72 items 1 manuscript box 1920-1939 Restrictions on Access

This collection is located on-site.

 Restrictions on Access

This collection has no restrictions.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Serge Karpovich. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1982.

 Biographical / Historical

Vladislav Khodasevich (Владислав Ходасевич; May 16, 1886 – June 14, 1939), widely regarded as one of the greatest Russian poets of the 20th century, lived the last part of his life in France.

Mikhail Mikhailovich Karpovich, Russian-American historian (1888-1959). Karpovich was an employee of the embassy of the Russian Provisional Government in Washington, D.C. in 1917-1922, professor of Russian history at Harvard University, and editor of "Novyi zhurnal."

 Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Mikhail Karpovich Collection on Vladislav Khodasevich; Box and Folder; Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

 Processing Information

Papers Processed 03/--/83.

 Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, documents, and printed materials of the Russian writer Vladislav Khodasevich, which were collected by or sent to Karpovich. There are 6 letters by Khodasevich to Karpovich, and 2 to other people. Manuscripts and documents by Khodasevich include poetry, notes, essays, autobiographical information, listings of his publications, earnings, daily work, and references to him in print. Printed materials consist of clippings and an annotated copy of his "Poeticheskoe khozi︠a︡istvo Pushkina" (1924). There are also 2 items in the collection by Raisa Blokh, and 1 by Georgiĭ Ivanov.

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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.

 Existence and Location of Copies

Also available on microfilm:

Khodasevich, Vladislav. "Chronology"; "Rabota" MN#: 91-2123 1 reel (positive) 2 copies 1 reel (negative) BAR Ms. Coll. Karpovich/Khodasevich

 Existence and Location of Copies

Also available on microfilm:

Khodasevich, Vladislav. "Biography of A. Pushkin up to 1820"; "Pushkin Celebrations in the USSR"; "Praded" (lz knigi "Pushkin") MN#: 97-2022-1 1 reel (positive) no master negative BAR Ms. Coll. Karpovich/Khodasevich

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 Russian literature -- 20th century Russians -- France Emigration and immigration -- United States -- Russians -- 20th century Russian literature -- Foreign countries Books -- Format Clippings (Information Artifacts) Essays Letters (correspondence) Notes (documents) Poems Khodasevich, V. F. (Vladislav Felit͡sianovich), 1886-1939 Ivanov, Georgiĭ, 1894-1958 Blokh, Raisa, 1899-1943 Mikhail Karpovich Collection on Vladislav Khodasevich/repositories/2/archival_objects/17679891