M. V. (Mikhail Vladimirovich) Rodzianko papers, 1916-1923

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Summary

Creators:
Denikin, Anton Ivanovich, 1872-1947, Vrangelʹ, Petr Nikolaevich, Baron, 1878-1928, and Rodzi͡anko, M. V. (Mikhail Vladimirovich), 1859-1924
Abstract:
Correspondence, writings, and reports, relating to Russian efforts in World War I, the Russian Revolution and Civil War, and anti-Bolshevik movements. Includes letters and reports to Generals Vrangel' and Denikin.
Extent:
1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
Russian
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of documents created and accumulated by Mikhail V. Rodzianko from 1916-1923. It contains correspondence, writings, and reports, relating to Russian efforts in World War I, the Russian Revolution and Civil War, and anti-Bolshevik movements. Includes holograph drafts of letters and letters to the editor, and holograph drafts and typescript copies of reports and articles related to political matters. Also includes letters and reports to Generals Vrangel' and Denikin, and copies of correspondence with Ataman Petr Krasnov.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1859
Born on family estate, Ekaterinoslavskaia Guberniia, Russia. Is educated at Pazheskii Korpus (Corps des Pages)
1878-1882
Serves in Guards Cavalry regiment
1883-1885
Serves as justice of the peace (mirovoi sud'ia) in Ekaterinoslavskaia Guberniia
1886-1891
Serves as Marshal of the Nobility of Ekaterinoslavskaia Guberniia
1900-1906
Serves as Head of the Ekaterinoslav Provincial Judiciary (Ekaterinoslavskaia Zemskaia Uprava)
1905
Is a founding member of Octobrist Party (Soiuz 17 Octiabria)
1906-1907
Is elected to the Third and Fourth Duma and appointed memberof the Government Council (Gosudarstvennyi Sovet)
1911-1912
Is elected president of the Third and Fourth Duma
1917
Is instrumental in persuading Emperor Nicholas II to abdicate. After the February Revolution resigns from the government and joins anti-Bolshevik forces in the south of Russia
1920
Emigrates to Serbia
1924
Dies, Belgrade, Serbia
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives. An increment was added in 1927.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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], Mikhail V. Rodzianko 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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