Mikhail Mikhailovich Novikov Papers, 1925-1961

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
BAR Ms Coll/Novikov
Bib ID:
4077880 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Novikov, Mikhail Mikhaĭlovich, b. 1876; Tschižewskij, Dmitrij, 1894-1977; Losskiĭ, N. O. (Nikolaĭ Onufrievich), 1870-1965; Karpovich, Michael, 1888-1959
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1000 items (6 boxes; 1 oversized folder)
Language(s):
Russian .
Access:
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This collection is located on-site.

Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, memoirs, notes, lectures, subject files, documents, diplomas and awards, and printed materials. Cataloged correspondents include Dmytro Chyzhevsʹkyĭ and Nikolaĭ Losskiĭ. Most of the correspondence concerns scientific topics and Novikov's publications in emigration. Manuscripts are primarily by Novikov on biological topics. There are also manuscripts by various persons, including Nikolaĭ Losskiĭ and Mikhail Karpovich (1956), and "Dvukhsotletie Moskovskogo Universiteta," edited by Novikov. Memoirs include a manuscript of Novikov's "Ot Moskvy do Nʹi︠u︡ Ĭorka," (published in 1952). Lectures are on biological topics. Subject files deal in part with the celebration in the West of the Bicentennial of Moscow University, Radio Liberty broadcasts and UNRRA University in Munich. Printed materials include copies of publications by Novikov.

Arrangement

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.

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

Papers: Source of acquisition--Mikhaĭl M. and Vladimir M. Novikov. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1957.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Mikhaĭl M. and Vladimir M. Novikov. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1973.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Accessioned 1957.

Papers Accessioned 1973.

Papers Processed 06/--/80.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

2019-05-20 EAD was imported spring 2019 as part of the ArchivesSpace Phase II migration.

Biographical sketch

Professor of biology and rector of Moscow University who emigrated to the United States.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Awards CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Lectures CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Letters (correspondence) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Memoirs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Notes (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
diplomas CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Biology -- Study and teaching CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Emigration and immigration -- Soviet Union -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Emigration and immigration -- United States -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID