Brown University Library Russian Exchange records, 1935-1957


John Hay Library , Special Collections
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
email: hay@brown.edu

Published in 2013

Collection Overview

Title: Brown University Library Russian Exchange records
Date range: 1935-1957
Creator: Brown University. Library
Extent: 1.5 linear feet
Abstract: The Russian Exchange records contain correspondence related to the publication exchange program between Brown University and several libraries located in the U.S.S.R. The collection also contains correspondence documenting the exchange of materials with UNESCO and Latin American libraries.
Language of materials: English
Repository: John Hay Library , Special Collections
Collection number: OF.1X.8

Scope & content

The Russian Exchange records consist of a wealth of correspondence between Brown University and multiple libraries both in the United States and abroad. The majority of the collection documents the exchange program with the State Lenin Library of the U.S.S.R. The collection includes correspondence both in Russian and English documenting exchange of documents between the State University of Leningrad in the U.S.S.R., the Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R. and the Moscow State University Library in the U.S.S.R. The collection also includes correspondence between Brown University and multiple college and university libraries in the United States listing materials available. There is additional material available about exchange programs between Brown University and UNESCO and Latin American libraries.

Access Points

Subject Names Subject Organizations Subject Topics Document Types Subject Topics

Arrangement

The correspondence is arranged chronologically within each folder.

Biographical note

The Brown University Library engaged in an exchange program with several libraries in the United Soviet Socialist Republic (U.S.S.R.) during the years 1935-1957. The exchange program was overseen by Brown librarians David A. Jonah and Henry B. Van Hoesen during their respective time as librarians with the library.

Access & Use

Access to the collection: There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials: Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation: Brown University Library Russian Exchange records, OF-1X-8, Brown University Archives.
Contact information: John Hay Library , Special Collections
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
email: hay@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition: These papers were transferred by the Brown University Library to the Brown University Archives.
Accruals: No further materials are anticipated for this collection.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Finding aid prepared by Kate Telford.
Encoding: This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2013-01-17

Additional Information

Other information:

Inventory

Box 1, Folder 1 State University of Leningrad, U.S.S.R.
Contents Note: This file is comprised of correspondence documenting the exchange of materials between Brown University and the State University of Leningrad, U.S.S.R. during the years 1935-1950.

 1935-1950
Box 1, Folder 2 Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R.
Contents Note: This file is comprised of correspondence documenting the exchange of materials between Brown University and the Academy of Sciences of the U.S.S.R. during the years 1945-1947.

 1945-1947
Box 1, Folder 3 Moscow State University, U.S.S.R.
Contents Note: This file is comprised of correspondence documenting the exchange of materials between Brown University and the Moscow State University, U.S.S.R. during the years 1938-1951.

 1938-1951
Boxes 1-3 State Lenin Library of the U.S.S.R.
19.0 folder (s)

Contents Note: These files are comprised of correspondence documenting the exchange of materials between Brown University and the State Lenin Library of the U.S.S.R. during the years 1940-1960. The group also includes correspondence documenting periodicals sent and duplicates offered by Brown University.

 1940-1960
Box 3, Folder 3 Exchange Record of Distributions
Contents Note: This file is comprised of correspondence documenting the publications provided by exchange by Brown University and other libraries between the years 1938-1952.

 1938-1952
Box 3, Folder 4 U.S.S.R. Miscellaneous
Contents Note: This file is comprised of miscellaneous correspondence documenting the exchange program between the years 1936-1950.

 1936-1950
Box 3, Folder 5 Translations Sent on Exchange
Contents Note: This file is comprised of correspondence documenting the translations provided by exchange by Brown University between the years 1949-1950.

 1949-1950
Box 3, Folder 6 Exchange List
Contents Note: This file is comprised of correspondence documenting the theses available by exchange from Brown University.
Box 3, Folder 7 Exchange UNESCO
Contents Note: This file is comprised of correspondence between UNESCO and Brown University regarding the UNESCO Clearing House for Publications in the year 1951. The series also includes a list of Brown University publications offered on exchange through UNESCO.

 1951
Box 3, Folder 8 Renewals for Quarterly Applied Mathematics (QAM)
Contents Note: This file is comprised of listings of the libraries that participated in an exchange for the Quarterly of Applied Mathematics (QAM).
Box 3, Folder 9 Exchange Latin America
Contents Note: This file is comprised of correspondence documenting the exchanges with Latin American libraries and a report on the acquisition of Latin American materials by the University of North Carolina published in 1941.