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Title: Donald E. Davis collection
Date (inclusive): 1897-2009
Collection Number: 2004C18
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In English and Russian
Physical Description:
55 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 9 card file boxes, 2 microfilm boxes, 2 sound tape reels
(33.9 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Reports, writings, correspondence, and printed matter, relating to Young Men's Christian Association work in Russia during
the Russian Revolution and subsequently among Russian émigrés, especially in France; to Russian émigré religion, education
and culture; US-Russia relations; and to the ecumenical movement.
source:
Davis, Donald E., 1936-
Creator:
Anderson, Paul B., 1894-1985
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2004.
[Identification of item], Donald E. Davis collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Historian.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection consists of reports, writings, correspondence, and printed matter, relating to Young Men's Christian Association
work in Russia during the Russian Revolution and subsequently among Russian émigrés, especially in France; to Russian émigré
religion, education and culture; and to the ecumenical movement. It includes some writings and correspondence of D. E. Davis;
papers of Paul B. Anderson, Young Men's Christian Association official in Russia and subsequently active in work among Russian
émigrés; extensive notes and other collected material on US-Russian relations; and photocopies of papers of others.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Russia -- Emigration and immigration
Soviet Union -- History -- Revolution, 1917-1921
Russia -- Civilization
Russians -- France
Young Men's Christian associations
Ecumenical movement
Russia -- Religion
Davis, Donald E., 1936-