Aleksandr Sergeevich Gershel'man Memoirs, 1956-1977

Summary Information

At a Glance

Bib ID:
4077538 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Gershelḿan, Aleksandr Sergeevich, 1893-
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
54 items (1 box)
Language(s):
Russian .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/ldpd_bak_4077538.pdf
Access:
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Description

Summary

Typescript memoirs (315 p.) that discuss in particular Gershelḿan's service in World War I, in the White army during the Civil War, and his life in the emigration in Europe. Also included are excerpts from the memoirs and writings of numerous other Russians.

Using the Collection

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.

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

Memoirs: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1966.

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

Memoirs: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1974.

Memoirs: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1967.

Memoirs: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1972.

Memoirs: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1977.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Memoirs Accessioned 1966.

Memoirs Accessioned 1969.

Memoirs Accessioned 1974.

Memoirs Processed 05/--/79.

Memoirs Accessioned 1967.

Memoirs Accessioned 1972.

Memoirs Accessioned 1977.

Biographical sketch

Served in the Russian Imperial army and the White army during World War I and the Civil War respectively.

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Memoirs CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Emigration and immigration -- Europe -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Emigration and immigration -- Soviet Union -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Russians -- Europe CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
World War, 1914-1918 -- Soviet Union CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID