Anastasīĭ Andreevich Vonsi︠a︡t︠s︡kīĭ papers, 1900-1950s

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Summary

Creators:
Vonsi͡at͡skiĭ, Anastasiĭ Andreevich, 1898-1965
Abstract:
The collection documents the life and activities of Anastasīĭ Andreevich Vonsi︠a︡t︠s︡kīĭ (1898–1965), a Russian émigré political figure and founder of the All-Russian Fascist Organization. The collection includes correspondence, printed material, and photographs related to his personal and political activities, as well as materials concerning the All-Russian Fascist Organization. Also included are phonograph records, printing blocks, and a Nazi swastika insignia.
Extent:
4 manuscript boxes, 4 oversize boxes, 1 audio cassette box, 1 phonograph record box (10 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English, German, and Russian
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Anastasīĭ Andreevich Vonsi︠a︡t︠s︡kīĭ papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection includes correspondence, printed material, and photographs related to Anastasīĭ Andreevich Vonsi︠a︡t︠s︡kīĭ's life, activities, and family, as well as the All-Russian Fascist Organization. It also contains phonograph records, printing blocks, and a Nazi swastika insignia.

Biographical / historical:

Anastasīĭ Andreevich Vonsi︠a︡t︠s︡kīĭ (Анастасий Андреевич Вонсяцкий, Anastasy Vonsyatsky, aand Anastase Andreievitch Vonsiatsky; 1898-1965) was a Russian émigré political figure and founder of the All-Russian Fascist Organization. A former White Army officer, he immigrated to the United States in the 1920s and became a leader of the Russian fascist movement. Vonsi︠a︡t︠s︡kīĭ was involved in various anti-Soviet and nationalist activities before his arrest in 1942 and conviction under the Espionage Act for his connections with Axis powers during World War II. He was released from prison in 1946. He died in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 1965.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2024.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Boxes 7, 8, and 9 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Anastasīĭ Andreevich Vonsi︠a︡t︠s︡kīĭ papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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