Nikolai Valentinov papers, 1912-1964

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Summary

Creators:
Valentinov, N. (NikolaÄ­), 1879-1964 and Haimson, Leopold H.
Abstract:
Correspondence, writings, clippings, reports, and photographs, relating to Russian revolutionary movements and emigre life, Imperial Russian and Soviet agricultural and economic policies, labor movements, Menshevism, and political events in Russia.
Extent:
9 manuscript boxes, 1 envelope (3.9 Linear Feet)
Language:
In Russian and English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Nikolai Valentinov Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists mostly of the correspondence and writings of Nikolai Vol'skii, also known under the pseudonyms Nikolai Valentinov and E. Iur'evskii. The collection covers the period of his emigration in Paris between 1932-1962. Of special interest is the first part of the collection, which includes his correspondence with fellow socialists in the emigration, (Mensheviks in particular). Also important is his correspondence with European and American scholars interested in the history of socialism and the Russian Revolution. The second part of the collection consists of typescript drafts of Valentinov's writings with holograph annotations, and an untitled holograph manuscript.

Biographical / historical:
Date Event
1879
Born, Morshansk, Tambov Province, Russia
1897
Enters Petersburg Institute of Technology, joins revolutionary movement and is exiled to Ufa
1900
Returns from exile, studies at Kiev Polytechnic Institute, is arrested for revolutionary activities, escapes to Europe
1903-1904
Meets Lenin in Geneva, joins Social Democratic Party (Bolsheviks)
1905
Returns to Russia, breaks with Lenin and the Bolshevik Party. Joins the Mensheviks
1905-1917
Begins lifelong engagement in journalism. Contributes to Russkoe Slovo and Kievskaia Mysl'. Resigns from Menshevik Party
1917-1927
Edits Torgovo-Promyshlennaia Gazeta, organ of the Supreme Council of National Economy of the U.S.S.R.
1928
Emigrates to Paris, France. Publishes in emigré and French press
1953
Author, Vstrechi s Leninym. English translation published in 1968 as Encounters with Lenin
1954
Author, Dva Goda s Simvolistami. English translation published in 1969 as Two Years With the Symbolists
1964
Dies, Paris, France
1969
Author (posthumously), The Early Years of Lenin
Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1965.
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], Nikolai Valentinov 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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