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Raphael Abramovitch Papers, 1917-1960

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: BA#0003
Bib ID 4077427 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Abramovitch, Raphael R., 1880-1963
Title Raphael Abramovitch Papers, 1917-1960
Physical Description 2 linear feet (4 boxes, 2 oversized folders (1200 items))
Language(s) Russian .
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Description

Summary

Notes, manuscripts, and clippings used by Raphael Abramovitch in the preparation of his book, The Soviet Revolution, 1917-1939 (New York, 1962). There are chapter drafts, notes, Russian newspaper clippings, and manscripts by other persons. Among the last are two manuscripts by Boris L. Dvinov on the opposition in the Soviet Communist Party and on Soviet-German relations. Related to several BAR collections, including Leopold Haimson papers.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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 has no restrictions.

This collection is located on-site.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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); Raphael Abramovitch Papers; Box and Folder; Bakhmeteff Archive, Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Raphael Abramovitch. Method of acquisition--Gift. Date of acquisition--1960.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Accessioned 1960.

Papers Processed 12/--/78.

Papers Revised 01/--/82.

Revision Description

2022-10-19 finding aid created. jg

Subject Headings

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Subject

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Dvinov, Boris L. Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Rossiĭskai︠a︡ sot︠s︡ial-demokraticheskai︠a︡ rabochai︠a︡ partii︠a︡ (menʹshevikov) Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Russia -- History -- 20th century Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Russia -- History -- February Revolution, 1917 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Soviet Union -- History -- 20th century Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical sketch

Raphael Abramovitch (Rein), 1880-1963, prominent member of the Bund and one of the leaders of Mensheviks (RSDRP / Rossiiskaia sotsial-demokraticheskaia rabochaia partiia).