Vladimir Pavlovich Meshcherskii Letters, 1863-1913

Creator:: Meshcherskiĭ, V. P., kni︠a︡zʹ (Vladimir Petrovich), 1839-1914, Alexander III, Emperor of Russia, 1845-1894, Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918, and Nikolaĭ Aleksandrovich, Grand Duke of Russia, 1843-1865
Extent:: 225 items (1 box)
Language:: Russian .
Scope and content:: Collection includes 67 letters and telegrams, by Alexander's older brother Nikolaĭ; 65 letters and notes, some copies, by Nicholas II, from 1902-1913; a drawing and notes by Alexander III; and drafts of letters by Meshcherskiĭ. Also included is a group of letters in different hands hitherto identified as having been written by Nikolaĭ, Duke of Leuchtenberg, to Meshcherskiĭ.
Biographical / historical:: Widely viewed as one of the most abominable figures in Russian history, and a close associate of Tsars Alexander III and Nicholas II, Meshcherskiĭ edited for many years the right-wing periodical "Grazhdanin.".

Acquisition information:

Letters: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1953.

Letters: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1956.

Processing information:

Letters Accessioned 1953.

Letters Accessioned 1956.

Letters Processed 02/--/80.

Accruals:

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Rules or conventions:

aapm

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Location of originals:

Bakhmeteff Archive. Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Columbia University.

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