Manuscripts, Alaskan Archives of Russia., 04/18/1802-04/10/1829

File — Box: 1, Folder: 52

Identifier: 53494

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence, reports and printed materials relating to CVHE's diplomatic service in Turkey and the Hague from 1915 to 1920. A second series with similar materials can be found at the end of the collection (donated at a later date than this set).

Dates

04/18/1802-04/10/1829

Conditions Governing Access

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 12 Linear Feet (12 Hollinger Record Storage boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

The first half of a large AMs in Russian, most probably a copy, of the diary or correspondence of a Russian explorer of Alaska from the early nineteenth century. Includes 1 ALS in English from the directors of the Russian American Company to Governor Baranov ordering him to explore Alaska and lay claims to it for Russia to the 55th parallel or even the 50th parallel if possible; there is also a list of correspondence "copied by Mr. Moness" from the Archives, possibly a list of the contents of the larger Russian manuscript.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

RUSSIA (1800'S) - EXPLORATION OF ALASKA - ARCHIVES: Manuscript

ALASKA (1800'S) - RUSSIAN EXPLORATION - ARCHIVES: Manuscript

RUSSIAN-AMERICAN COMPANY (1800'S) - ARCHIVES: Manuscript

BARANOV, GOVERNOR (1800'S) - ARCHIVES: Manuscript