Collection ID: 4077624 BAR Ms Coll/Izmaĭlovskiĭ Polk

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Russia. Armii︠a︡ . Leĭb-gvardii Izmaĭlovskiĭ polk
Extent:
5000 items and 15 boxes; 1 oversized folder
Language:
Russian .

Background

Scope and Content:

Correspondence, manuscripts, notes, photographs, and printed materials concerning the Leĭb-Gvardiĭ Izmaĭlovskiĭ Polk (the Izmaĭlov Regiment of the Imperial Guard), and of its emigre veterans' association, the Soi︠u︡z Izmaĭlovt︠s︡ev (Union of "Izmaĭlovt︠s︡y"). There are materials concerning the War of 1812, the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78, World War I, the Civil War, and the emigration. Most memoirs by veterans of the regiment cover World War I and the Civil War. There are biographical notes on members of the regiment from its formation in the 1700s into the 20th century, and also photographs and engravings. Printed materials include histories of the regiment, the oldest dating from 1830, and 14 bound volumes of the "Izmaĭlovskai︠a︡ Starina" (1930-40).

Acquisition information:
Papers: Source of acquisition--Soi︠u︡z Izmaĭlovt︠s︡ev. Method of acquisition--Deposit; Date of acquisition--1956.
Processing information:

Papers Accessioned 1956.

Papers Processed 08/--/79.

Papers Revised 01/--/82.

Accruals:

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Rules or conventions:
aapm

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is located on-site.

LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10027, United States
CONTACT:
(212) 854-5590
rbml@library.columbia.edu