Alvin Kapusta collection, 1905-1986

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Summary

Creators:
Kapusta, Alvin
Abstract:
Clippings, photocopies of articles and pamphlets, photographs, notes, and bibliographies relating to Russian literature and art, especially in the emigration, and particularly to the writer Alekseĭ Remizov.
Extent:
36 manuscript boxes, 3 card file boxes, 3 envelopes (16.5 Linear Feet)
Language:
In Russian and English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Alvin Kapusta collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection was assembled by Alvin Kapusta, a special assistant for Soviet nationalities in the U.S. State Department. He received his education at Minot State College and the University of California, Berkeley.

The collection consists of printed matter related to Russian and East European cultural and literary figures, to bibliographies of their work, and to bibliographical material in general. There is a detailed collection of printed matter related to the Russian author, Alekseĭ Remizov, including photocopies of his writings. Finally, there is a substantial amount of material dealing with the "Stundist" Movement in the Ukraine and the U.S., including accounts of religious persecution in the U.S.S.R.

The bulk of the collection covers the period from 1950-1980. The Alekseĭ Remizov material includes photocopies of books published from 1908-1955.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1987.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

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], Alvin Kapusta collection, [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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