Romanov family papers, 1847-2003

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Summary

Creators:
Romanov family and K. R., Grand Duke of Russia (Konstantin Romanov), 1858-1915
Abstract:
Correspondence, memoirs, other writings, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia relating to the Russian aristocracy and to Russian émigré affairs following the Russian Revolution.
Extent:
46 manuscript boxes, 20 oversize boxes (50.3 Linear Feet)
Language:
Russian
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

The Romanov family papers include writings, notes, clippings, printed matter, and photographs relating to various members of the Romanov family and other Russian dignitaries and nobility; events in Russia before, during, and after the Russian Revolution; Russian immigration to foreign countries; and the Russian Orthodox Church abroad. The bulk of the collection consists of extensive correspondence between family members and individuals connected closely with the Russian Imperial family relating to personal matters in the lives of the family. The collection also includes Romanov family memorabilia.

The papers consist primarily of materials collected by the descendants of Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich of Russia, a grandson of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia. Materials were collected by the Bagration branch of the Romanov family and were donated to the Hoover Institution Library & Archives by Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich Romanov's granddaughter-in-law Irina Bezobrazova-Bagration.

Biographical / historical:

Descendants of Grand Duke Konstantin Konstantinovich of Russia.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2013.
Arrangement:

Original arrangement of the collection into trunks, bags, and cartons has been retained. However, material within each storage trunk has been described in greater detail and arranged within each one, either by subject or physical form.

Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Closed. Microfilm use only. Boxes 56 and 59-65 were not filmed.

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Romanov family 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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