Aleksandr Naumovich Zak Papers, 1917-1952

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
BAR Ms Coll/Zak
Bib ID:
4078269 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Sack, Alexander N (Alexander Nahum), 1890-1955; Kennan, George Frost, 1904-
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
1 Linear Feet (ca.1500 items, 7 boxes)
Language(s):
Russian .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/ldpd_bak_4078269.pdf
Access:
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Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, a document, subject files and printed materials of Sack. The collection chiefly concerns American claims against Soviet Russia, and the currency of Estonia and other successor states. The collection contains a 1928 document signed by George F. Kennan. The manuscripts include essays and memoranda concerning currency exchange, tax laws and a number of American court cases involving financial affairs immediately after the 1917 revolution. There are subject files relating to diplomatic claims concerning debts, and the Soviet-Estonian peace conference of 1920. Among the printed materials are clippings and various American statutes and laws.

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

Papers: Method of acquisition--Purchase; Date of acquisition--1952.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Accessioned 1952.

Papers Processed 04/--/82.

Biographical sketch

Sack, i.e. Aleksandr Naumovich Zak, was a Russian lawyer who came to New York after the 1917 revolution.

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches for other collections at Columbia University, through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, and through ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Genre/Form
Clippings (Information Artifacts) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Essays CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Laws (documents) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Letters (correspondence) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Memorandums CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Statutes CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
Estonia -- Economic conditions -- Revolution, 1917-1918 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- 1917-1945 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID