Program for Soviet Emigre Scholars Records, 1974-1983
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Bib ID:
- 4077957 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Program for Soviet Emigre Scholars
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 40000 items (82 boxes; 1 folder; 1 oversized binder)
- Language(s):
- Russian .
- Additional Description:
- https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/ldpd_bak_4077957.pdf
- 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.
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
Description
Scope and content
The papers include office files and individual case files. The office files provide information on such topics as contacts with professional societies (such as AAASS and AATSEEL), grants and finances, particular professions, special projects, publicity, and conferences. There are also individual case files on the people who came to the Program.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing 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 off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
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--Program for Soviet Emigre Scholars. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1983.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Papers Accessioned 1983.
Papers Processed 12/--/83.
Revision Description
2021-02-12 Historical note was epended. ksd
Biographical / Historical
An agency which in 1974-1983 helped recent emigres from the Soviet Union with professional experience and academic training to adjust to the United States and find suitable work.
The Program for Soviet Emigre Scholars began in 1974, with initial funding by a grant from the Ford Foundation to the American Council for Emigres in the Professions. Its goals were to assist recent Soviet emigre scholars to enter the American academic community; to help them get through the initial transition period (for example, through English language instruction, preparation of curricula vitae, small grants, scholars-in-residence programs, and general advice, counselling, and support); and to help them locate appropriate positions. In 1979, the ACEP closed its doors, and the Program became affiliated with the National Association of Jewish Vocational Services. The Program continued its work until the summer of 1983.
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