Rodion Mikhailovich Berezov Papers, 1944-1976

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Selected materials cataloged; remainder arranged.

• Series I: Correspondence
• Subseries I.1: Cataloged Correspondence
• Subseries I.2: Arranged Correspondence
• Series II: Arranged Manuscripts, Documents, Photographs, and Subject Files
• Series III: Printed Materials

Description

Scope and Content

Correspondence, manuscripts, diaries, notebooks, subject files, books and other printed materials of Berezov. The correspondence includes letters from Aleksis Rannit, Alexandra Tolstoy, and the editors of "Novoe russkoe slovo," Mark Weinbaum and Andrei Sedykh (pseudonym of Iakov Tsvibak). There are three different typescript versions and handwritten drafts of Berezov's novel "Volzhskii solovei" as well as manuscripts of his short stories and poems. There are also many notebooks containing drafts of poems and miscellaneous notes. Berezov's diaries cover the years 1944 to 1975. Printed materials include books and clippings about Berezov, also books by other authors from his library. A subject file on Alexandra Tolstoy contains numerous articles concerning her father as well as her work in this country; there are also poems by Berezov which are dedicated to her.

• Series I: Correspondence

• Series II: Arranged Manuscripts, Documents, Photographs, and Subject Files

• Series III: Printed Materials

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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.

Permission to use must be obtained from donors; diaries closed until 15 June 1991.

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--Mr. and Mrs. Rodion Berezov. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1975.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Mr. and Mrs. Rodion Berezov. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1977.

Papers: Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1982.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Boutzilo, Eugenia (Mrs. Rodion Berezov). Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1983. Accession number--B-87-4-21.

Papers: Source of acquisition--Boutzilo, Eugenia (Mrs. Rodion Berezov). Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1984. Accession number--B-87-4-21.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Accessioned 1975.

Papers Accessioned 1977.

Papers Accessioned 1982.

Papers Processed 10/--/83.

Papers Processed ejs 04/--/87.

Papers Processed ejs 04/--/87.

Revision Description

2009-06-26 File created.

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

Subject Headings

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical sketch

Pseudonym of Rodion Mikhaĭlovich Akulśhin, emigre novelist and poet, whose works include "Chto bylo" "Krasota" and "Pesni zhizni.".