Accession Inventory of the George Avisov papers
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
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Title: George Avisov papers
Date (inclusive): 1970-2012
Collection Number: 2019C86
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In Russian and English
Physical Description:
26 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 card file box
(11.8 Linear Feet)
Abstract: The George Avisov papers (1970s-2000s) document Avisov's activities with the Congress of Russian Americans, a national organization
in which Avisov held multiple positions, including President.
Creator:
Avisov, George, 1927-2020
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
Box 28 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.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2022.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], George Avisov papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
Avisov (Georgii Borisovich Avisov), 1927-2020; former president of the Congress of Russian Americans and US Naval engineer.
Avisov was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States in 1950.
Scope and Content of Collection
Includes correspondence, meeting minutes, news articles, editorials, photographs, member lists, and pledge documentation relating
to the activities of the Congress of Russian Americans. Also includes biographical information regarding Avisov, including
his time in the United States Navy.
Related Materials
Congress of Russian Americans records, Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Russian Americans -- Societies, etc.
California
Humanitarian assistance
Russia (Federation)
Soviet Union
Personal correspondence
Photographs
Congress of Russian-Americans
United States. Navy
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Scope and Contents
Three books and three print issues of посв Общественно-политические журнал, 1993-1994.
box 27
Videorecordings
Access
Original audiovisual materials are not available until they have been reformatted. If interested in accessing these materials,
please contact us for more information.
Scope and Contents
14 VHS videocassettes
box MC32
Sound recordings
Access
Original audiovisual materials are not available until they have been reformatted. If interested in accessing these materials,
please contact us for more information.
Scope and Contents
1 compact audiocassette. Labeled "CRA March 27, 2004 Meeting"
box 25
Oversize award and birthday card
1992, 2007
box 28
Medals
Access
May not be used without permission of the Archivist.
Scope and Contents
4 medals
box 28
Cloth tote bag, Congress of Russian Americans' 45th Anniversary
Access
May not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 28
Sheet of postage stamps honoring Saint Vladimir
1988
Access
May not be used without permission of the Archivist.
