Description
Ilya Serman (1913-2010) was a literary scholar and professor of Russian and Slavic Philology in Russia and Israel. Ruth Zernova
(1919-2004) was a writer and interpreter, an author of several novels and many short stories. Their archive contains biographical
material including papers of Serman's mother G. YA. Aronson-Veksler; vast correspondence with colleagues, friends, and family;
writings by Zernova, Serman and other prominent literary scholars; well preserved photographs; and audiovisual material.
Background
Serman, I. Z. (Ilʹi︠a︡ Zakharovich), 1913–2010, Soviet and Israeli literary critic, professor of Russian philology, specialized
in Russian literature of the XVII–XX centuries.
Extent
29 manuscript boxes, 6 oversize boxes, 7 audio recordings, 3 video recordings, digital files
(16.3 Linear Feet)
Restrictions
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Availability
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.