About the Bakhmeteff Archive

The Bakhmeteff Archive of Russian and East European Culture is the second largest repository of the Russian émigré materials in the United States. Its holdings include 991 collections open for qualified researchers.

The Bakhmeteff Archive operates as a part of Columbia University's Rare Book and Manuscript Library. Requests for permission to publish the materials from the Archive should be sent to the Bakhmeteff Administrative Committee, now chaired by Professor Richard S. Wortman at Columbia University, 1231 International Affairs Building, New York, NY 10027.

Researchers should contact the curator of the Bahkmeteff Archive in advance to schedule an appointment. Materials from the Archive are available for paging during regular Rare Book and Manuscript Library hours.