Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Slavic mss., 1817-1947, consists of letters and documents of Russian and Czech political and literary figures, including Russian author Ivan Alekseevich Bunin, 1870-1953, and Czech politicians Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1850-1937, and Jan Garrigue Masaryk, 1886-1948.
- Extent:
- 3 Boxes (2 standard, 1 custom) and 1 bound
- Language:
- Czech , English , Russian .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Slavic mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1850-1937, was a Czech politician, sociologist, philosopher, and first President of Czechoslovokia.
Jan Garrigue Masaryk, 1886-1948, was a Czech diplomat, politician, and Foreign Minister of Czechoslovakia (1940-1948).
Ivan Alekseevich Bunin, 1870-1953, was the first Russian writer awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Peter II, 1715-1730, was Emperor of Russia (1727-1730).
Alexander I, 1777-1825, was Emperor of Russia (1801-1825).
Nicholas I, 1796-1855, was Emperor of Russia (1825-1855).
- Scope and Content:
The Slavic mss., 1817-1947, consists of letters and documents of Russian and Czech political and literary figures, including Russian author Ivan Alekseevich Bunin, 1870-1953, and Czech politicians Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 1850-1937, and Jan Garrigue Masaryk, 1886-1948.
- Acquisition information:
- Transfer: 1980-1981; Purchase: 2005
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility) (Box 3); Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Slavic mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu