Guide to the John M. Constantinoff papers M0481
Natasha Porfirenko
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
2023
Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford 94305-6064
specialcollections@stanford.edu
Language of Material:
English
Contributing Institution:
Department of Special Collections and University Archives
Title: John M. Constantinoff papers
Creator:
Constantinoff, John M.
Identifier/Call Number: M0481
Identifier/Call Number: 4133
Physical Description:
8.75 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1930-1962
Abstract: Book collector John M. Constantinoff was probably an employee of the Russian embassy in Brussels and later lived in New York
and Hollywood. His collection of about 3,000 Russian books came to Stanford in 1987. Collection consists of records, primarily
concerning his Russian book collection. Includes dealer and auction catalogs (including material concerning the sale of the
Imperial Library), correspondence, receipts, and card catalog of collection.
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research; material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use.
Conditions Governing Use
While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not
an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission
or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of a von Schultheis, 1988.
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], John M. Constantinoff papers (M0481). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford
Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Book collecting.
Russian literature
Box 1, folder 1
Correspondence. Folder of empty envelopes
Box 1, folder 2
Correspondence. Sorokine P. N. Includes lists of books
1954-1961
Box 1, folder 3
Corerspondence. Roudnew, N. F. Includes lists of books
1951-1961
Box 4, folder 2
Correspondence. Roudnev, N. F. Includes lists of books
1951-1958
Box 1, folder 4
Correspondence. Victor Kamkin Inc. Bookstore
1957-1961
Box 1, folder 5
Book lists, book catalogs, book orders, Russian Archives index
1947-1952
Box 1, folder 6
Soviet encyclopedia offer. Record (musical) of the Big Medical Encyclopedia, # 25
1961
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Small phonograph record.
Box 1, folder 7
Lists of old subscriptions, upcoming publications
1936-1946
Box 2, folder 1
Correspondence. Book orders
1914-1959
Box 2, folder 2-3
Correspondence. "Mezhdunarodnaia Kniga" Bookstore. Includes receipts.
1933-1957
Box 3, folder 2
Catalogs, "Mezhdunarodnaia Kniga" Bookstore
1934-1949
Box 3, folder 3
Photo album, n.d. , not identified
Box 4, folder 1
Correspondence. Dronov, V. N.
1959-1961
Box 4, folder 2
Correspondence. Roudnev, N. F. Includes lists of books
1951-1958
Box 4, folder 4
Correspondence. "Librairie et Bibliothequi Slave" (Bruxelles); Max N. Maiser
1937-1957
Box 4, folder 5
Notes to book orders
1934-1937
Box 4, folder 6-7
Book Lists. "Talberg Book Co.", NY
1946-1960
Box 4, folder 8-9
Book Lists. "Amkniga", "Mezhdunarodnaia Kniga", "Bookniga"
1933-1936
Box 5, folder 1-2
"Amkniga" and "Bookniga" receipts, invoices, book lists
1933-1938
Box 5, folder 3
Booklists on occult sciences
1955
Box 5, folder 4
Invoices, receipts
1947-1951
Box 5, folder 5
Correspondence. Sabo, George
1960
Box 5, folder 6
Correspondence. Martinoff, Nicholas; Rosen, K. N.
1947-1955
Box 5, folder 8
Order Lists, Orders sent, "P. D. and Ione Perkins"
1954-1955
Box 5, folder 9
Old picture "The First Wash Day"
Box 6, folder 3
Book offers, "George Sabo Slavic Books", Florida
Box 6, folder 4
Lists of books, Russian American Book Agency "VEK", NY
Box 7
Card catalog in index card boxes
Box 8
Card catalog in index card boxes
Box 9
Card catalog in index card boxes
Box 10
Card catalog in index card boxes
