Inventory of the George Kolesnikoff papers

Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

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Title: George Kolesnikoff papers

Date (inclusive): approximately 1930s-1940s

Collection Number: 2021C9

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: In English and Russian

Physical Description: 1 manuscript box, 4 oversize boxes (6.8 Linear Feet)

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.

Creator: Kolesnikoff, George, 1897-1955

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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.

Use

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

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2021.

Preferred Citation

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

Biographical Note

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

Scope and Content of Collection

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.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Refugees

Soviet Union

Choral societies

uniforms

daggers (weapons)

Kolesnikoff, George, 1897-1955

Don Cossack Chorus

Don Cossack Chorus and dancers materials approximately 1930s-1940s, undated

box 1, folder 1

Printed materials 1930s-1940s

Dance troupe costume undated

box 2

Leather boots

Conditions Governing Access

Box 2 may not be used without permission of the Archivist

box 3

Hats

Conditions Governing Access

Box 3 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.

box 4

Wooden box of throwing daggers

Conditions Governing Access

Box 4 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.

box 5

Costume

Conditions Governing Access

Box 5 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.