Zhernakov, V. N. papers, 1862-1976

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Summary

Title:
V. N. Zhernakov papers
Dates:
1862-1976
Creators:
Zhernakov, V. N. (Vladimir Nikolaevich), 1909-1977
Abstract:
Correspondence, writings, printed matter, and photographs of Zhernakov, a russian émigré scholar in Manchuria, Australia and the United States. Materials relate to the society, culture and natural history of Manchuria, and to Russian émigré affairs.
Extent:
36 manuscript boxes, 4 oversize boxes, 5 oversize folders (21.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
Russian
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], V. N. Zhernakov papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The papers of Vladimir Zhernakov, acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2002, relate mainly to culture, society and natural history in Manchuria during the first half of the 20th century. Vladimir Zhernakov continued his career as a scholar of Far Eastern natural history after his departure from Harbin, Manchuria, in 1962.

The bulk of the collection consists of Zhernakov's writings, which describe the area of Harbin and include topics of natural history in Manchuria. Zhernakov also wrote several biographies of prominent Russian émigré scientists. Also included are important writings on Russian émigré activities in Harbin.

Of significance is the published material, which includes rare Russian émigré newspapers and serials. Printed matter and other publications relate primarily to the study of natural history and to various aspects of Harbin, Manchuria.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1909 August 21
Born, Omsk, Siberia
1921
Arrived in Harbin and enrolled for study at the Commercial High School
1926
Entered the Harbin Juridical Institute
1946
Appointed assistant dean of the Economic-Engineering Department of the Harbin Polytechnic Institute, where he also taught and directed the Research Sector
1951-1959
Deputy director of the Obshchestvo Izucheniia Man'chzhurskogo, Kraia, Harbin
1959-1962
Research consultant at the Obshchestvo Izucheniia Man'chzhurskogo, Kraia, Harbin
1962
Left Harbin for Australia
1963-1971
Director of the YMCA in Yallourn
1972
Emigrated to the United States
1977 February 15
Died, Oakland, California
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2002.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-03-31 15:18:49.942461

Access and use

Restrictions:

Boxes 33, 36, and 38-39 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.

Terms of access:

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

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], V. N. Zhernakov 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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