Overview of the Zakhar Nikiforovich Martynov papers

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Title: Zakhar Nikiforovich Martynov papers
Date (inclusive): 1914-1977
Collection Number: 77072
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: Russian
Physical Description: 1 manuscript box, memorabilia items (0.5 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, writings, reminiscences, printed matter, clippings, and photographs, relating to the Russian Imperial army, Russia's role in World War I, the Russian Revolution and Civil War, and anti-communist movements in the United States. Includes a cigarette case from the desk of Tsar Alexander III, a dagger presented to Tsarevich Aleksei Nikolaevich when he was made Ataman of the Cossacks, and the St. George's Cross awarded to Z. N. Martynov for his military service.
Creator: Martynov, Zakhar Nikiforovich
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1977.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Zakhar Nikiforovich Martynov papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical/Historical Note

Imperial Russian soldier in the Convoy of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Nicholas II.

Scope and Content of Collection

Correspondence, writings, reminiscences, printed matter, clippings, and photographs, relating to the Russian Imperial army, Russia's role in World War I, the Russian Revolution and Civil War, and anti-communist movements in the United States. Includes a cigarette case from the desk of Tsar Alexander III, a dagger presented to Tsarevich Aleksei Nikolaevich when he was made Ataman of the Cossacks, and the St. George's Cross awarded to Z. N. Martynov for his military service.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Anti-communist movements -- United States
Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921
World War, 1914-1918 -- Russia
Russia. Armii͡a. Konvoĭ Ego Imperatorskogo Velichestva Gosudari͡a Imperatora Nikolai͡a II-go

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