Il'in (Vladimir M.) papers, 1924-1997

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Summary

Title:
Vladimir M. Il'in papers
Dates:
1924-1997
Creators:
Il'in, Vladimir M., 1886-1958
Abstract:
Memoirs, other writings, correspondence, printed matter, and photographs, relating to Russian émigré affairs, and to accusations of fascism brought against Il'in. Includes posthumous family correspondence relating to Freedom of Information Act inquiries.
Extent:
3 manuscript boxes (1.2 Linear Feet)
Language:
In Russian and English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Vladimir M. Il'in papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains Il'in's memoirs, as well as a number of plays and prose writings, some of which are semiautobiographical. Also included is correspondence from friends and family members stuck in the 1920s USSR, describing conditions and events, as well as correspondence from Il'in, and later his son Anatole, attempting to clear his name and record against accusations of fascism, including letters from Senator Clare Boothe Luce and others. Also included is a rare photograph of the staff of the New York daily Novoe russkoe slovo and a rare émigré periodical from 1924, as well as posthumous family correspondence relating to Freedom of Information Act inquiries.

Biographical / historical:

Vladimir Il'in (born Vladimir Berner) was a Russian military officer who emigrated to the United States, where he became publisher and editor of the satirical magazine Bich (The Whip). His day job was at the Sikorsky Aircraft factory, from which he was fired after Walter Winchell "outed" him as a fascist. In fact, his only connection to fascism was that Anastase Vonsiatsky's magazine Fashist was published in the same printing house. Correspondence in the papers from Il'in, and later his son Anatole document his attempt to clear his name and record.

Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2014.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-03-02 09:19:51.193172

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], Vladimir M. Il'in papers, [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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