The collection is prepared for the 60th anniversary of Alexander Mikhailovich Selivanov and is dedicated to his bright memory. The three thematic sections of the book combine a variety of materials that reflect the range of interests of A. M. Selivanov, memories of him, publications of his students and colleagues in the Department of Museology and Local History of Yaroslavl State University . P. G. Demidova . The book contains a bibliographic index of works A. M. Selivanov and the main stages of his scientific biography . Section "World A. M. Selivanova” includes materials from the family archive .