SIGNED Russian Émigré Military Archive General Nikolai Golovin, 1875-1944

Description: [SIGNED] Archive of Materials on Russian Émigré Military Publications under General Nikolai Nikolayevich Golovin, 1875-1944 Title: [SIGNED] Archive of Materials on Russian Émigré Military Publications under General Nikolai Nikolayevich Golovin, 1875-1944 Description: This small archive offers a deep insight into the intellectual efforts of Russian military émigrés to preserve their legacy and document their expertise in exile, focusing on the military-scientific courses led by General Nikolai Nikolayevich Golovin. The materials include correspondence between military leaders, drafts of publications, handwritten notes, letters and original signed books. These documents capture the collaborative work of several prominent figures in Russian military circles in exile, providing both personal and professional perspectives on military education and leadership in the post-revolutionary Russian diaspora. Some highlights of the archive include:1. Multiple drafts for the planned commemorative publication celebrating the 50th anniversary of Golovin's courses (1927-1977). These drafts include editorial corrections, handwritten notes, and suggestions by the authors and editors involved in the project.2. Personal letters, exchanged between prominent Russian military figures involved in the courses and publications, discussing the preparation of publications, revisions to military analyses, and reflections on the ongoing relevance of Russian military training in the émigré community. The letters also discuss plans for commemorating the 50th anniversary of Golovin's courses and publishing the collected military lectures.3. Course books by Golovin on the air force and supreme tactics, other books related to military history and theory, signed by the authors, editors, or key military figures involved in the projects.4. Issues of rare émigré military journals such as [The Military Herald] from August 1955, and [Military-Historical Herald], No. 40 from November 1972. 5. Book [Foreign Higher Military-Scientific Courses under the supervision of Professor Lieutenant General N.N. Golovin, 1927 - March 22, 1977]; Munich, 1977; 21 cm. 35 pages, illustrations. Book 2: [Foreign Higher Military-Scientific Courses of General Golovin]; Rapid Imprimerie, Paris, 1931. 61 pages, portrait.6. Detailed editorial notes throughout the drafts and manuscripts, including margin comments, corrections, and stylistic suggestions from several contributors. 7. The revisions highlight the challenges faced by the authors as they worked to convey their military experiences and knowledge to future generations of Russian military scholars and enthusiasts.The archive is in good condition. The documents, drafts, and letters show signs of use, with some occasional creasing and annotations in the margins. Overall, the papers are well-preserved, and the handwritten notes remain clear and legible. The signed books and journals are in good condition, with some exceptions (see images for details). This archive provides a rare and valuable look into the intellectual and practical efforts of Russian émigré military leaders to maintain their traditions, educate future generations, and document their experiences in exile. The collaborative nature of the drafts, manuscripts, and correspondence makes this collection particularly valuable for historians of Russian military history, émigré studies, and 20th-century military education.Nikolai Nikolayevich Golovin was born on March 5, 1875, in Moscow to a prominent military family. He began his career in 1892 and quickly advanced to officer rank. In 1900, he graduated from the Nikolaev Academy of the General Staff and served in key military roles, including teaching at the academy and working with French military leaders. Golovin commanded a regiment during World War I and later fled Russia after the 1917 Revolution. In exile, he became an influential figure in military science and education, teaching in France, the U.S., and Serbia. He founded the Foreign Higher Military Scientific Courses in Paris in 1927 and worked with Russian émigré military organizations throughout his career. During World War II, he played a key role in the Russian émigré military community, supporting the Russian Liberation Army. Golovin died in Paris in 1944, leaving behind a significant legacy in both Russian and émigré military history. Seller ID: 1236 Subject: Autographs, Émigré, Russian, Tamizdat (abroad-publishing), White Russian Officers Rare Paper is an independent bookseller based in New York, exclusively selling on the Internet. We offer a broad selection of rare and out-of-print East European materials focusing on Russian and Ukrainian émigré books. All items are guaranteed to be as described. 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