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The manuscript, written in short story style, recounts four episodes in the author's life: Russia's declaration of war against Germany (22 June 1941) and subsequent mobilization, his plans for escape, arrest and condemnation to a labor camp and eventual flight. The four episodes are entitled: "Krutoĭ povorot" "Zelenyĭ prokuror" "Trinadt︠s︡atai︠a︡ noch́" and "Lager ́smerti.".
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Manuscript: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1952.
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Manuscript Accessioned 1952.
Manuscript Processed 10/--/81.
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Skorodumov was an officer in the Red Army.
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