Lejins (Janis) papers, 1940-1979

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Summary

Title:
Janis Lejins papers
Dates:
1940-1979
Creators:
Lejin̦š, Jānis, 1897-1982
Abstract:
Correspondence, writings, clippings, other printed matter, and photographs, relating to the annexation of Latvia to the Soviet Union, conditions in Latvia under communism, Latvian émigrés in Canada and the United States, and anti-communist Latvian émigré movements.
Extent:
2 manuscript boxes, 1 envelope (0.9 Linear Feet)
Language:
In Latvian and English
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, writings, clippings, other printed matter, and photographs, relating to the annexation of Latvia to the Soviet Union, conditions in Latvia under communism, Latvian émigrés in Canada and the United States, and anti-communist Latvian émigré movements.

Biographical / historical:

Member of the Latvian parliament, 1931-1940; subsequently émigré in Canada.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1974.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2024-05-01 16:19:04.270143

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], Janis Lejins 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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