Russian History Museum

Russian History Museum

1407 Robinson Road
Jordanville, NY 13361, United States
The archival collection, measuring 450 linear feet, contain documents dealing with the history of the Russian emigration as well as materials from Imperial Russia. These include papers relating to the activities of political, military, and social organizations; the correspondence of various prominent Russian intellectuals; the correspondence of notable leaders of the Orthodox Church; and several collections containing photographic material that documents life in pre-revolutionary Russia and the Russian diaspora.

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The Vladimir Konkordovich Abdank-Kossovskii Papers, 1916 - 1961

This collection consists of materials collected by Vladimir Konkordovich Abdank-Kossovskii for an exhibit titled "Zarubezhnaia Rus,'" which displayed the life of the Russian emigre community from 1916 to 1961.
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The Konstantin Stavrovich Cherkassov (Lagoridov) Papers, 1984

This collection contains the manuscript of Cherkassov's novel "Mezhdu dvukh ognei," along with related correspondence.
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The Konstantin Niloaevich Nikolaev Papers, 1930 - 1968

This collection contains the correspondence and writings of Konstantin Nikolaevich Nikolaev, a jurist, and reflect his work as an advocate on behalf of displaced persons.
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The Russkii Obshche-voinskii soiuz (ROVS) Papers, 1919 - 1986

These papers consist of select records of the Russkii obshche-voinskii soiuz, ROVS, the Russian All-military union. Formed by General Petr N. Vrangel’ in 1924, ROVS managed to preserve the military structure of the demilitarized White Army in exile, while integrating its members into civilian life. ROVS played an important role in redefining the White Army’s ideology, and provided essential support to its members in emigration. These records include detailed lists of ROVS members, correspondence, circulars, orders, and reports.
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The Leo Kajewnikoff (Lev Matveevich Kazhevnikov) Papers, 1903 - 1970

This collection consists of the assembled documents of Leo Kajewnikoff (Lev Matveevich Kazhevnikov), a Russian Imperial Navy officer who served aboard the Imperial Yacht Standart, and contains personal documents, correspondence, and photographs pertaining to his military service.
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The Nina Shiraeva Papers, Undated

This collection contains a typescript of an unpublished novel by Nina Shiraeva.
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The Elena Iur’evna Iavorskaia Papers, 1882 - 1970

These papers contain the family files of Elena Iur’evna Iavorskaia, a Russian émigré, who lived in Switzerland after the Russian revolution, and include educational documents, genealogical files, and various certificates.
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The Russkaia sredniaia shkola v Parizhe Records, 1920 - 1968

These papers consist of the records of the Russkaia sredniaia shkola v Parizhe, the Russian Secondary school in Paris, which operated from 1920-1961, and graduated more than 1,200 students during that time. A major educational centre for children of Russian émigrés, the school was originally opened with the support of the Russian Consulate in 1920, and through the initiative of M. A. Maklakova and V. B. Nedachin.
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The Leonid Mikhailovich Savelov Papers, 1894 - 1992

This collection contains the writings of Leonid Mikhailovich Savelov, an historian and genealogist. Included within this collection is a memoir penned by Savelov, and poetry written by his daughters.
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The Dvorjitsky Family Papers, 1877 - 2014

This collection contains family documents of the Dvorjitsky (Dvorzhitskii) Family, including genealogical records, military service records, and photographs.
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