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206 - RIABOUCHINSKY Dimitri (1882–1962) – Autograph TOKATY Grigori…
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RIABOUCHINSKY Dimitri (1882–1962) – Autograph TOKATY Grigori (TOKAEV G.A.) (1913–2003) – Autograph • Letter by G. Tokaty to D. Riabouchinsky, 2 April 1957, 1 p., 18 × 13 cm, in Russian. First letter addressed to D. Riabouchinsky by the exiled Soviet scientist Grigori Tokaev, who had recently fled the USSR, requesting a personal meeting in Paris: ‘My name is Tokayev, or Colonel Tokayev. I am in Paris for a few days. I have no specific questions or matters to bring to your attention, but I would simply like to meet you; I would be delighted to do so. After all, you are one of the ‘fathers’ of our aviation, and I am the one under whose leadership both the Kuchino laboratory and its library subsequently came to be (…) ’ He recounts his work with S.A. Chaplygin and the whole ‘old guard’, and mentions having heard many stories about the legendary Dimitri Riabushinsky. It is highly likely that this meeting took place, as a close friendship had developed between Professor Riabouchinsky and Grigori Tokayev (Tokaty) until the former’s death. • Extensive correspondence between Dimitri Riabouchinsky and Grigori Tokaty, dating from 1959, comprising: typewritten letters signed by G. Tokaty, 13 pp., various formats; handwritten letters by G. Tokaty, 3 pp., various formats; draft handwritten letters from D. Riabouchinsky to G. Tokaty, 16 pp., various formats; handwritten draft notes by D. Riabouchinsky addressed to G. Tokaty, 3 items. We enclose a copy of a letter from D. Ryabouchinski and 10 typewritten letters from the secretaries of Northampton College (including the Scottish engineer, Dr James S. Tait) in London, as well as two envelopes. The correspondence is in Russian and English. In 1959, whilst already a professor at Northampton College, University of London, Tokaty wished to arrange for his friend and leading figure in aeronautics, Dimitri Riabouchinsky, to visit London, including visits to several educational institutions and a lecture at the university. In 1959, the plan could not be realised due to D. Riabouchinsky’s sudden illness. • Correspondence between Dimitri Riabouchinsky and Grigori Tokaty for the year 1960, comprising: typewritten letters signed by G. Tokaty, 5 pp., various formats; handwritten letters by G. Tokaty, 2 pp., various formats; preliminary handwritten letters from D. Riaboushinsky to G. Tokaty, 4 pp., various formats; typewritten letters signed by the university secretaries, 5 pp., various formats. Correspondence in Russian and English. Preparations for D. Riabouchinsky’s visit to London resume. The dates are constantly being postponed due to an operation and doctors’ warnings. Finally, the visit is arranged for early 1961. • Handwritten letter by G. Tokaty to D. Riabouchinsky, 14 June 1961, 1 p., 25 x 20 cm, on Northampton College letterhead, in Russian. Expressing gratitude for the visit, confirming the planned publications and raising the idea of organising a trip to the United States (which, however, presents difficulties). WE ENCLOSE: various documents relating to the trip to London (tickets, maps, extracts from letters and notes), 16 items in total. • Preparatory notes for D. Riabouchinsky’s lecture in London, handwritten notes and drawings. A total of 22 pages, various formats, in a folder; two letters from his brother Mikhail concerning the cancellation of the trip to London; a copy of D. Riabouchinsky’s letter to G. Tokaty. The plans for the London lecture and the correspondence presented here constitute significant evidence of the respect in which the scientific community held D. Riabouchinsky and bear witness to his friendship with G. Tokaty, who went to great lengths to ensure the trip took place. TOKAEV Grigori Alexandrovich (1913–2003) – Soviet and British scientist in the field of rocket dynamics and astronautics, Head of the Department of Aeronautics at the University of London, professor, publicist. Active member of the New York Academy of Sciences. Russian Art Dmitry Riabushinsky (1882–1962) – Autograph TOKATI Grigori (TOKAEV G.A.) (1913–2003) – Autograph • Autograph letter signed by G. Tokati to D. Ryabushinsky, 2 April 1957, 1 page, 18 x 13 cm, in Russian. The first letter from a Soviet scientist in exile to a leading figure in Russian aircraft manufacturing, requesting a personal meeting in Paris: ‘My surname is Tokayev, or Col. Tokayev. I am in Paris for a few days. I have no specific question or business to discuss with you, but I would simply like to meet you; I would be delighted to do so. After all, you are one of the ‘fathers’ of our aviation, and I am the one who was subsequently in charge of both the Kuchinskaya Laboratory and the Kuchinskaya Library (…)” He talks about his work with S.A. Chaplygin and the whole ‘old guard’, and how he heard many stories about the legendary Dmitry Ryabushinsky. It is highly likely that this meeting took place, as a close friendship developed between Professor Ryabushinsky and Georgy Tokayev (Tokati) right up until the professor’s death. • Extensive correspondence between Dmitry Ryabushinsky and Grigory Tokati for the year 1959, comprising: typewritten letters signed by G. Tokati, 13 pages, various sizes; autograph letters signed by G. Tokati, 3 pages, various sizes; preparatory handwritten letters from D. Ryabushinsky to G. Tokati, 16 pages, various sizes; preparatory handwritten notes from D. Ryabushinsky to G. Tokati, 3 items. We enclose a copy of one letter from D. Ryabushinsky and 10 typewritten letters from secretaries at Northampton College (including the Scottish engineer Dr James Tate) in London, two envelopes. Correspondence in Russian and English. In 1959, Tokati, by then a professor at Northampton College, University of London, wished to arrange for the aviation legend to visit London, tour several educational institutions and deliver a lecture at the university. In 1959, the plan could not be realised due to D. Ryabushinsky’s sudden illness. • Correspondence between Dmitry Ryabushinsky and Grigory Tokati for the year 1960, comprising: typewritten letters signed by G. Tokati, 5 pages, various sizes; handwritten letters signed by G. Tokati, 2 pages, various sizes; preparatory handwritten letters from D. Ryabushinsky to G. Tokati, 4 pages, various sizes; typewritten letters signed by university secretaries, 5 pages, various sizes. Correspondence in Russian and English. Arrangements for D. Ryabushinsky’s visit to London are resumed. The dates are constantly being postponed due to surgery and doctors’ warnings. Ultimately, the visit is successfully organised in early 1961. • Autograph letter signed by G. Tokati to D. Ryabushinsky, 14 June 1961, 1 page, 25 x 20 cm, on Northampton College letterhead, in Russian. Expressing gratitude for the visit, confirming planned publications and the idea of organising a trip to America (which is proving difficult). ENCLOSED: various documents relating to the trip to London (tickets, maps, fragments of letters and notes), 16 items in total. • Preparatory notes and drafts for D. Ryabushinsky’s speech in London, handwritten notes and drawings. A total of 22 pages, of various formats, in the collection; two letters from his brother Mikhail regarding the cancellation of the trip to London; one copy of a letter from D. Ryabushinsky to G. Tokati. The draft for the London lecture and the correspondence presented here are a striking testament to the scientific community’s unqualified respect for D. Ryabushinsky and bear witness to his friendship with G. Tokati, who went to great lengths to ensure the trip took place. TOKAYEV Grigory Alexandrovich (1913–2003) – Soviet and British scientist in the field of rocket dynamics and astronautics, Head of the Department of Aeronautics at the University of London, professor, publicist. Fellow of the New York Academy of Sciences.
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