Aleksandr Mikhailovich, Grand Duke of Russia papers, circa 1932

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Creators:: Mikhaĭlovich Aleksandr, Grand Duke of Russia, 1866-1933
Abstract:: Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich Romanov (1866-1933) was a Russian naval officer, aviator, and author. Memoirs written by Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich Romanov (1866-1933).
Extent:: 1 manuscript box (.4 Linear Feet)
Language:: In English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Aleksandr Mikhailovich, Grand Duke of Russia papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Memoirs written by Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich Romanov (1866-1933). This is the full version of his memoirs, including material not included in the published version of "Once a Grand Duke".
Biographical / historical:: Grand Duke Alexander Mikhailovich Romanov (1866-1933) was a Russian naval officer, aviator, and author. A grandson of Tsar Nicholas I and Grand Duchess Olga Feodorovna, he served as Vice Admiral in the Imperial Navy. Married to Grand Duchess Xenia Alexandrovna, sister of Nicholas II, he served as a close advisor to the emperor. Following the Russian Revolution, he lived in exile in France, where he authored memoirs detailing his experiences in the imperial court.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2025.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Places:: Russia -- Court and courtiers
Russia -- History -- Nicholas II, 1894-1917
Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921

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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Aleksandr Mikhailovich, Grand Duke of Russia papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

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