Igor' Vsevolodovich Simonovich Manuscripts, 1916-1955

Creator:: Simonovich, Igorʹ Vsevolodovich
Extent:: .5 linear feet (1 box)
Language:: Russian .
Scope and content:: The collection consists of Simonovich's diary, a five-volume manuscript covering the 1920-1924 period. The diary chronicles his evacuation from Russia with Wrangel's army and his life in Constantinople and Prague where he entered medical school. The diaries chiefly describe Simonovich's personal reactions to emigre life. In addition, there is a volume of poems and a volume of short stories, both by Simonovich.
Biographical / historical:: Simonovich was a White Army officer.

Acquisition information:

Manuscripts: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1969.

Processing information:

Manuscripts Accessioned 1969.

Manuscripts Processed 10/--/81.

Accruals:

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

Rules or conventions:

aapm

Location of originals:

Holder of originals: Bakhmeteff Archive. Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Columbia University.

Access and use

Location of this collection:: Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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