Papers, in process. Writer, poet, novelist, and social reformer. Includes photostat copies of 17 letters, ca. 1896–1908, to him from Leo Tolstoi, whom Crosby had visited ca. 1893. Originals are in the Vassar College Library in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Ivan A. Il'in (b. 1883)
Papers, ca. 72 boxes. Philosopher and literary critic. Taught at the University of Moscow until 1922; emigrated to Switzerland. Includes 1 folder of photos, mainly of Professor Il'in, and a large package, which is closed until 1982. The collection also includes a library of ca. 400 books.