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Summary InformationAt a Glance
DescriptionSummaryCorrespondence, manuscripts, photographs and printed materials of Volzhanin. The correspondence includes two letters from Aleksandra Tolstai︠a︡. The manuscripts are all by Volzhanin himself, and include memoirs describing his World War I military service, his service in the White Army in Siberia, his arrest and imprisonment until about 1937, his service with the Germans during World War II, and his eventual emigration to the United States. Other manuscripts deal with noted figures in Russian history, the emigre press, and literature. There are a few photographs of Volzhanin and a number of clippings.
Using the CollectionRare Book and Manuscript Library Restrictions on AccessYou 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. AccrualsMaterials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information. Immediate Source of AcquisitionPapers: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1967. Papers: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1969. Papers: Source of acquisition--A.A. Volzhanin. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1971. Papers: Source of acquisition--A.A. Volzhanin. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1977. About the Finding Aid / Processing InformationColumbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library Processing InformationPapers Accessioned 1967. Papers Accessioned 1969. Papers Accessioned 1971. Papers Accessioned 1977. Papers Processed 03/--/82. Subject HeadingsThe subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives. All links open new windows. Genre/Form
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History / Biographical NoteBiographical sketchWhite Army officer who wrote under the pseudonyms "Nizhegorodet︠s︡" and "Russkiĭ Patriot.". |