Overview of the Sandr Riga papers

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Title: Sandr Riga papers
Date (inclusive): 1971-2002
Collection Number: 2000C30
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: Mainly in Russian
Physical Description: 2 manuscript boxes (0.8 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Clandestine serial issues, other writings, and printed matter, relating to the ecumenical movement in the Soviet Union, political dissent, conditions in psychiatric hospitals, and Russian and Latvian culture.
Creator: Riga, Sandr, 1939-
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2000.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Sandr Riga papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

Latvian-Russian journalist and ecumenical movement activist; editor, Prizyv, 1971-1995; psychiatric hospital prisoner, 1984-1987.

Scope and Content of Collection

Clandestine serial issues, other writings, and printed matter, relating to the ecumenical movement in the Soviet Union, political dissent, conditions in psychiatric hospitals, and Russian and Latvian culture.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Soviet Union -- Religion
Journalists
Dissenters -- Soviet Union
Political prisoners -- Soviet Union
Civil rights -- Soviet Union
Russia (Federation) -- Civilization
Ecumenical movement
Latvia -- Civilization

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