N. N. Poppe sound recording, undated

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Creators:: Poppe, N. N. (Nikolaĭ Nikolaevich), 1897-1991 and Yakobson, Sergius, 1901-1979
Abstract:: Sound recording relates to the Akademiia Nauk SSSR (Soviet Academy of Sciences). Sergei Yacobson is believed to have played some role in the creation of this recording.
Extent:: 1 item (17 phonorecords) (0.2 Linear Feet)
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], N. N. Poppe sound recording, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: In the recording he discusses the Soviet Academy of Sciences' (Akademiia Nauk SSSR) importance, its size and membership, salaries and living costs, daily life, commute, medical care, and living space for his family. He also talks about foreign literature and writing. The recording, in which Poppe speaks in English, is more than five hours in duration. Sergei Yacobson is believed to have played some role in the creation of this recording.
Biographical / historical:: Poppe (1897-1991) was a prominent Russian linguist and a member of the Akademiia Nauk SSSR (Soviet Academy of Sciences) in the 1930s and early 1940s.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], N. N. Poppe sound recording, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

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Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US