Inventory of the Zborovskii family papers
Finding aid prepared by Lora Soroka
Hoover Institution Archives
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Stanford University
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Title: Zborovskii family papers
Date (inclusive): 1917-1960
Collection Number: 2000C3
Contributing Institution:
Hoover Institution Archives
Language of Material:
Russian
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes
(0.5 linear feet)
Abstract: Correspondence and photographs, relating to conditions of the Russian imperial family in captivity following the Russian Revolution,
and to Russian emigre affairs. Includes letters written by the four daughters of Tsar Nicholas II and by the Tsar's sister
Grand Duchess Olga Aleksandrovna. Also includes papers of the children of Erast Zborovskii, Viktor and Ekaterina.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Archives
Creator:
Anastasiia Nikolaevna, Grand Duchess, daughter of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1901-1918.
Creator:
Mariia Nikolaevna, Grand Duchess, daughter of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1899-1918.
Creator:
Olga Aleksandrovna, Grand Duchess of Russia, 1882-1960.
Creator:
Ol'ga Nikolaevna, Grand Duchess, daughter of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1895-1918.
Creator:
Tatiana Nikolaevna, Grand Duchess, daughter of Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1897-1918.
Creator:
Zborovskaia, Ekaterina Erastovna.
Creator:
Zborovskii, Erast Grigor'evich
Creator:
Zborovsky, Viktor Erastovich.
Access
Box 1 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. Some digital copies also available at https://digitalcollections.hoover.org.
The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least two business days in advance of
intended use.
Publication Rights
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Archives.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], EZborovskii family papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 2000 and 2013.
Accruals
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of boxes listed in this finding aid.
Alternate Forms Available
Biographical Note
Family of Erast Gigor'evich Zborovskii, lieutenant general, Russian Imperial Army.
Scope and Content of Collection
Letters by the Grand Duchesses Ol'ga, Tatiana, Mariia and Anastasiia relating to conditions of the Russian imperial family
in captivity following the Russian Revolution. Includes English translations.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Romanov, House of.
Russia--Emigration and immigration.
Soviet Union--History--Revolution, 1917-1921.
Box/Folder (3 6105 075 918 156) 1
Letters from the daughters of Tsar Nicholas II to Ekaterina Zborovskaia
1917-1918
Scope and Contents note
Letters by the Grand Duchesses Ol'ga, Tatiana, Mariia, and Anastasiia relating to conditions of the Russian imperial family
in captivity following the Russian Revolution. Includes English translation of letters in Box 2, folder 3. Digital copies
also available at https://digitalcollections.hoover.org.
Mixed materials 1 : 1
Letters from Anastasiia Nikolaevna
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in Tsarskoe Selo.
1917 April 12
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 April 12
1917 April 30
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 April 30
1917 May 20
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 May 20
1917 May 30
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 May 30
Mixed materials 1 : 1
Postcard from Tatiana Nikolaevna,
1917 June 5
Tatiana Nikolaevna postcard, 1917 June 5
Scope and Contents note
Postcard to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in Tsarskoe Selo.
Rough translation into English: T[sarskoe] S[elo] 1917. 5 July Sweet Katia, one more time, thank you for your letter. Bad
weather set in again and it has been raining lately; it is boring for us, but helpful for wheat and other stuff. I always
think of you all. You and your Mom are certainly lost without Vitia and Gr[igorii?]. Pass on my regards to them when you write
[to them]. I kiss you many times. T[atiana]
Mixed materials 1 : 1
Letter from Mariia Nikolaevna
1917 June 8-9
Mariia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 June 8-9
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in Tsarskoe Selo.
Mixed materials 1 : 1
Letters from Anastasiia Nikolaevna
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in Tsarskoe Selo.
1917 June 11
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 June 11
Postcard
1917 June 25
Anastasiia Nikolaevna postcard, 1917 June 25
Scope and Contents note
Postcard to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in Tsarskoe Selo with brief notes added
by three other sisters. Includes a photograph depicting grand duchesses Anastasiia Nikolaevna, Ol'ga Nikolaevna, Mariia Nikolaevna,
and Tatiana Nikolaevna.
Rough translation into English: 25 June 1917 To A.A. (?)
Hearty thanks for your nice letter that made me so happy. We also remember everything, and we are constantly talking about
that time. Our whole day is strictly scheduled, so the time is passing quickly. – Do you remember August 24 on board the "Dneper"
and July 11?!… – We go for walks every day, water our kitchen-garden, and usually pour water on ourselves, because it is so
hot, and my brother also pumps water on us! –How is your family doing? I am sitting on a window[-sill] and writing to you.
– I am going to classes now – not much fun!. But this is the reason why I have to stop writing. I wish you all-all the best.
May the Lord be with you. We remember you always. A[nastasiia]
I am sending my most hearty wishes and regards. O[lga]
I remember you and I think of you often. My best regards. M[aria]
I wish you the best, I am sending my hearty regards. T[atiana]
1917 June 26
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 June 26
1917 July 4
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 July 4
1917 July 10
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 July 10
1917 July 12
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 July 12
Mixed materials 1 : 1
Letters from Mariia Nikolaevna
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in Tsarskoe Selo.
1917 July 12
Mariia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 July 12
1917 July 20
Mariia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 July 20
Scope and Contents note
Includes a brief note by Grand Duchess Anastasiia Nikolaevna.
Mixed materials 1 : 1
Letters from Anastasiia Nikolaevna
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in Tsarskoe Selo.
1917 July 25
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 July 25
1917 July 31
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 July 31
Mixed materials 1 : 2
Letters from Anastasiia Nikolaevna
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in exile in Tobol'sk.
Postcard
1917 August 8
Anastasiia Nikolaevna postcard, 1917 August 8
Scope and Contents note
Rough translation into English: 8 August 1917. Tobolsk. Dear Katia! I am writing to you on board the ship. We arrived safely
on August 6. We have not moved yet, because the house is not ready for us. A lot of funny things have happened!…Everybody
is in good health. The weather is chilly; it is raining now and then. Kind regards to everybody from us. Our letter certainly
will not reach you soon. This is sad.
Best wishes. I kiss you warmly.
1917 August 15
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 August 15
1917 September 20
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 September 20
1917 October 8
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 October 8
Postcard
1917 October 15
Anastasiia Nikolaevna postcard, 1917 October 15
Scope and Contents note
Rough translation into English: No. 17. 15 October. Tobol’sk.
My sweet Katia: I am sending to you the view of the Governor’s House. This is the balcony where we sit often and for a long
time. Our windows face the street, which is in the corner behind the trees. The windows on the balcony that are the closest
to the street are the windows of our big living room. The weather is chilly now, but when the sun is shining it is again very
nice and warm. My best regards to all of you. I wish you all-all the best, Katia, my sweetheart. I kiss and hug you. Yours,
A[nastasia]
1917 November 14
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 November 14
Mixed materials 1 : 2
Postcard from Mariia Nikolaevna
1917 November 14
Mariia Nikolaevna postcard, 1917 November 14
Scope and Contents note
Postcard to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia with birthday wishes.
Rough translation into English: From the bottom of my heart I send my congratulations to you, dear Katia, and wish you to
have life full of all nice and beautiful things. I hope you all are in good health. We are often thinking and talking of you;
we had much fun and a nice time together. Olga has not received your letter yet; it probably got stuck somewhere. Poor K.G(?)
seems to be having a hard time in Ts[arskoe] S[elo]. I kiss you affectionately. How are you brothers and Iuzin doing? We are
missing you. May the Lord be with you, darling. Maria
Tobolsk. 14 November
Mixed materials 1 : 2
Letter from Anastasiia Nikolaevna
1917 November 21
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 November 21
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in exile in Tobol'sk.
Mixed materials 1 : 3
Letter from Ol'ga Nikolaevna
1917 November 28
Ol'ga Nikolaevna letter, 1917 November 28
Scope and Contents note
Letter to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in exile in Tobol'sk.
Mixed materials 1 : 3
Letters from Anastasiia Nikolaevna
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in exile in Tobol'sk.
1917 November 28
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 November 28
1917 December 5
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 December 5
1917 December 10
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1917 December 10
Letters written by the four daughters of Tsar Nicholas II to Ekaterina Zvorovskaia
1917-1918
Physical Description:
2.0 boxes
Postcard
1917 December 14
Anastasiia Nikolaevna postcard, 1917 December 14
Scope and Contents note
Christmas card to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia, with Christmas wishes added by three other sisters. 14 December 1917 To
A. A[?].
Rough translation into English: "We send you our hearty congratulations on the holidays and New Year. May the Lord give you
all the best!… The scenery [on the face of the postcard] presents a view we saw during one of the strolls we made while we
were still living on board ship. The weather is very cold but there is not much snow. We often talk about you all!…How are
your people doing? We have settled pretty cosy – all four of us together [in one room]. I have to finish [the letter] now.
Once again I am sending my best wishes to you. [Anastasia]
I also send my hearty wishes to have all happy things. O[lga]
We study a lot, read [books], go for a walk twice a day. Time is passing very quickly. Thank you for the postcard from N.V.
I wish you all the best. T[atiana]
I hope that [your] shoulder does not hurt any more and you feel well. Warm regards. I wish you all the best in the new year.
May the Lord protect you. M[aria]
1918 January 9-11
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1918 January 9-11
Mixed materials 1 : 3
Letter from Tatiana Nikolaevna
1918 January 11
Tatiana Nikolaevna letter, 1918 January 11
Scope and Contents note
Letter to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in exile in Tobol'sk.
Mixed materials 1 : 3
Letters from Anastasiia Nikolaevna
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in exile in Tobol'sk.
1918 January 19
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1918 January 19
1918 January 19
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1918 January 19
Mixed materials 1 : 3
Letters from Mariia Nikolaevna
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in exile in Tobol'sk.
1918 January 19
Mariia Nikolaevna letter, 1918 January 19
1918 January 26
Mariia Nikolaevna letter, 1918 January 26
Scope and Contents note
Includes a picture of their room in Tobol'sk.
Mixed materials 1 : 3
Letters from Anastasiia Nikolaevna
Scope and Contents note
Letters to Ekaterina Erastovna Zborovskaia describing the life of the Imperial family in exile in Tobol'sk.
1918 February 7
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1918 February 7
1918 February 22
Anastasiia Nikolaevna letter, 1918 February 22
Mixed materials (3 6105 075 918 164) 2:1-2
Use copies of above letters
Box/Folder (3 6105 075 918 164) 2: 3-10
Letters from Grand Duchess Olga Aleksandrovna
1921-1929, 1946-1960, and undated
Scope and Contents note
Letters from Grand Duchess Olga Aleksandrovna to Viktor Erastovich Zborvskii and his wife, Evdokiia Zborovskaia, describing
life of her family in Denmark and Canada. Includes a letter from her son, Tikhon Kulikovskii, fotographs depictinng Olga Aleksandrovna
with her children and grandchildren, and typescript of the above letters in folder 10.
Box/Folder 2:4
Letters to Viktor Erastovich Zborovskii
1921-1929
Box/Folder 2:5-7
Letters to Evdokiia Feodorovna Zborovskaia
1946-1959 and undated
Box/Folder 2:8
Letter from Tikhon Kulikovskii
1960
