Kolesnikoff (George) papers, approximately 1930s-1940s

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Summary

Title:
George Kolesnikoff papers
Dates:
approximately 1930s-1940s
Creators:
Kolesnikoff, George, 1897-1955
Abstract:
George Kolesnikoff was a Russian emigre, Cossack dancer and stunt rider, and member of Serge Jaroff's Don Cossack Chorus and dancers. The collection consists of a Cossack dance costume, a set of throwing daggers, and printed materials relating to the Don Cossack Chorus.
Extent:
1 manuscript box, 4 oversize boxes (6.8 Linear Feet)
Language:
In English and Russian
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], George Kolesnikoff papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The George Kolesnikoff papers (circa 1930s-1940s, undated) consists of a Cossack dance troupe costume, a set of throwing daggers, and papers relating to Serge Jaroff's Don Cossack Chorus and dancers.

Biographical / historical:

Russian émigré, Cossack dancer and stunt rider, member of Serge Jaroff's Don Cossack Chorus and dancers.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2021.
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 2022-05-03 15:03:40.290494

Access and use

Restrictions:

Boxes 2-5 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.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], George Kolesnikoff 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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