Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kolchinskii Papers, 1912-1963
44 itemsThe papers consist of correspondence, manuscripts, documents, photographs, and printed materials. Manuscripts include notes taken on a speechby General Lavr Kornilov in August 1917; Kolchinskiĭ's writings on the history of the Pavlovsk Military Academy (including a published book by him); and his diaries from the early 1950s. Also included are Kolchinskiĭ's Russian army documents; items relating to his work in the Belgian Congo during World War II; and several photographs of army officers during World War I.
Aleksandr Nikolaevich Shuberskii Manuscripts, 1948-1956
16 itemsThe manuscripts include an outline, in 6 notebooks, of Shuberskiĭ's memoirs for 1875-1948; and, in 10 notebooks, notes on the reign of Nicholas II.
Dmitrii Nikolaevich Tikhobrazov Papers, 1859-1974
1000 itemsCorrespondence, manuscripts, documents and printed materials of Tikhobrazov. The correspondence dates from 1963-1974 and includes letters from Vera Mikhailovna Borel', daughter of General Mikhail Vasil'evich Alekseev. There is one manuscript by Anna Nikolaevna Alekseeva, the General's widow, while the rest are by Tikhobrazov. These include two lengthy versions of his autobiography and a number of shorter essays. The topics Tikhobrazov treats include his own military education, the history of the Imperial family, Rasputin, the 1917 Revolution and the Civil War. With regard to the Civil War, Tikhobrazov describes his experiences under General Briggs. The documents include Civil War military orders, an 1859 diploma awarded to B. I. Ianushevich and Arkadii Pavlovich Levitskii's service record, dated 1915. The printed materials include clippings, illustrations and two copies of "Miroir de l'Histoire" (1964 and 1967) in which articles by Tikhobrazov appeared. There is a photograph album entitled "Russkaia armiia na Balkanakh" with many photos of White units in exile in the 1920's.
Georgii Ferdinandovich and Iadviga Iosipovna Tanutrov Memoirs, 1955-1968
4 itemsMemoirs of Tanutrov and his wife, I︠A︡dviga Iosipovna Tanutrova. Tanutrova's memoirs"Na polśkoĭ zemle" (63 p. handwritten) describe her early life in Poland. Tanutrov's memoirs"Ot Tiflisa do Parizha" (348 p. typed) discuss his growing up in the Dagestan Region, his military training in Tbilisi and his career during World War I and the Civil War. The manuscript includes historical material relating to nineteenth-century military events in the Caucasus. The related materials consist of an essay by V.N. Speranskiĭ about Tanutrova's literary work and a clipping of an article she wrote for "Russkai︠a︡ mysl"́ in 1956"V osazhdennii Varshave.".
Innokentii Semenovich Smolin Manuscripts, 1950
15 itemsThe manuscripts, all of which are by Smolin, include his memoirs"Davnominuvshee--Vospominanii︠a︡ starogo ofit︠s︡era." These memoirs describe Smolin's childhood in I︠A︡kut︠s︡k, his military training, and his service in the Finli︠a︡ndskiĭ Polk, the Russo-Japanese War, the 1905 Revolution and World War I. The other, more minor manuscripts primarily deal with military themes. The printed materials consist of two articles by Smolin that appeared in the emigre press.
Izmailovskii Leib Gvardii Polk Records, 1830-1950
5000 itemsCorrespondence, 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).
Khristofor Aleksandrovich Owie (Aue) Papers, 1904-1964
400 itemsThe collection consists of correspondence, manuscripts, memoirs, minutes of meetings, documents, maps, photographs, and printed materials, mostly relating to World War I. Correspondence, mostly to Owie, includes a letter from Grand Duke Gavriĭl Konstantinovich. Memoirs are by Sergeĭ Konoplev concerning World War I, and manuscripts appear to be by Owie on the war and anti-Communist topics. Minutes are from the Society of Officers of the 3rd Infantry Regiment of the Life Guard (Leĭb-Gvardiĭ 3-iĭ strelkovyĭ polk). Maps, documents, and photographs deal mostly with Owie's service during World War I. Among the photographs is one of Nicholas II from 1913.
Mikhail Andreevich Svechin Memoirs, 1924-1958
16 itemsSvechin's memoirs (3 volumes, dated Nice, 1956-1958) deal with his childhood and military education as well as with his military career from 1905 to 1920. He discusses his training at the Nikolaevskoe kavaleriĭskoe uchilishche and his service in the Russo-Japanese War, World War I and the 1917 Revolution. With regard to the Civil War, Svechin recounts White Army campaigns in the Don region and his association with Generals Krasnov, Wrangel and Hetman Skoropadskiĭ. Svechin also makes brief mention of his emigration to Europe. A number of photographs appear throughout the text. The collection also includes books on military science by Svechin's brother Aleksandr Andreevich who remained in the Soviet Union and actively participated in the formation of the Soviet Army. Also included is a subject file on the fate of A.A. Svechin in the purges of the 1930's.
Mikhail Nikolaevich Arkhipov Manuscript, 1914-1917
42 pagesTypescript of memoirs of Mikhail Nikolaevich Arkhipov. The memoirs deal with World War I, specifically with the Russian campaigns in western Poland and the Carpathians in 1914-1915, and with the effect of the 1917 revolution on the army.
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- A.A. Govorov Memoir, 1941-19431
- Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kolchinskii Papers, 1912-19631
- Aleksandr Nikolaevich Shuberskii Manuscripts, 1948-19561
- Dmitrii Nikolaevich Tikhobrazov Papers, 1859-19741
- Georgii Ferdinandovich and Iadviga Iosipovna Tanutrov Memoirs, 1955-19681
- Innokentii Semenovich Smolin Manuscripts, 19501
- Izmailovskii Leib Gvardii Polk Records, 1830-19501
- Khristofor Aleksandrovich Owie (Aue) Papers, 1904-19641
- Mikhail Andreevich Svechin Memoirs, 1924-19581
- Mikhail Nikolaevich Arkhipov Manuscript, 1914-19171
- Alekseeva, A. N.1
- Arkhipov, Mikhail Nikolaevich1
- Borelʹ, Vera M.1
- Epanchin, N. A (Nikolaĭ Alekseevich), 1857-19411
- Govorov, A. A. (Aleksandr Alekseevich)1
- Kolchinskiĭ, Aleksandr Aleksandrovich, 1880-196?1
- Owie, Khristofor Aleksandrovich, 1884-19581
- Russia. Armii︠a︡ . Leĭb-gvardii Izmaĭlovskiĭ polk1
- Shuberskiĭ, Aleksandr Nikolaevich, 1875-19631
- Smolin, Innokentiĭ Semenovich, 1884-19731
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- Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-19183
- Alekseeva, A. N.1
- Alexander II, Emperor of Russia, 1818-18811
- Alexander III, Emperor of Russia, 1845-18941
- Arkhipov, Mikhail Nikolaevich1
- Borelʹ, Vera M.1
- Briggs, Charles, Sir1
- Denikin, Anton Ivanovich, 1872-19471
- Epanchin, N. A (Nikolaĭ Alekseevich), 1857-19411