Alexander II Letters to A. I. Bariatinskii, 1857-1864

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
BA#0664
Bib ID:
4077419 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, 1818-1881
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
2 folders (1 bound manuscript, 1 typescript)
Language(s):
Russian .
Access:
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Description

Summary

Copies of letters from Alexander II to Prince Aleksandr Ivanovich Bariatinskii, Russian viceroy in the Caucasus and boyhood friend of Alexander II. The letters are written in an unknown, but apparently contemporary hand, and are in a single letterbook (with typed copies).

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

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

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Alexander II Letters to A. I. Bariatinskii; Box and Folder; Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Letters: Source of acquisition--Princess Volkonskai︠a︡. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1959.

Publications About Described Materials

Rieber, Alfred. The Politics of Autocracy: letters of Alexander II to Prince A.I. Bari︠a︡tinskiĭ, 1857-1864. -- Paris, 1966.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Letters Accessioned 1959.

Letters Processed RS 12/--/78.

Letters Recon JCA 11/13/84.

Formerly part of Bakhmeteff (BAR) Bound Manuscripts with Coll No. BAR Ms. 1

Revision Description

2020-01-10 PDF removed. kws

2021-06-18 Authorities and notes revised, updated and expanded. ksd

2021-08-06 new collection number was assigned and the collection was rehoused as a part of the project of integrating BAR bound manuscript and BAR Gen Ms into BAR manuscript collection. ksd

Subject Headings

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Name
Bari︠a︡tinskiĭ, Aleksandr Ivanovich, kni︠a︡zʹ, 1815-1879 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
Russia -- Politics and government -- 1855-1881 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID