Constantinoff (John M.) papers, 1930-1962

Collection context

Summary

Title:
John M. Constantinoff papers
Dates:
1930-1962
Creators:
Constantinoff, John M.
Abstract:
Book collector John M. Constantinoff was probably an employee of the Russian embassy in Brussels and later lived in New York and Hollywood. His collection of about 3,000 Russian books came to Stanford in 1987. Collection consists of records, primarily concerning his Russian book collection. Includes dealer and auction catalogs (including material concerning the sale of the Imperial Library), correspondence, receipts, and card catalog of collection.
Extent:
8.75 Linear Feet
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[identification of item], John M. Constantinoff papers (M0481). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Background

Acquisition information:
Gift of a von Schultheis, 1988.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Book collecting.
Russian literature

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Natasha Porfirenko
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-05-03 13:27:17 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[identification of item], John M. Constantinoff papers (M0481). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford Libraries, Stanford, Calif.

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022