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Title: Jacques M. Vergotti papers
Date (inclusive): 1948-1991
Collection Number: 91043
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In Romanian, French and English
Physical Description:
3 manuscript boxes
(1.3 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Memoirs, other writings, deposition, and correspondence, relating to King Michael, Romanian participation in World War II,
the transition of Romania from monarchy to communist regime, and Romanian emigre affairs. Includes a dissertation on Swiss
neutrality.
Creator:
Vergotti, Jacques, 1915-2000
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1991.
[Identification of item], Jacques M. Vergotti Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Jacques M. Vergotti was born in 1915. A Major in the Romanian Army, he served as aide to Michael I, King of Romania, between
1941-1947. He witnessed the last year of the Romanian monarchy and the palace coup of December 30, 1947, when the King was
overthrown and the Popular Republic of Romania was proclaimed. He was one of the few people allowed to leave the country together
with the King, whose aide he was for one more year. He then emigrated to the US and has lived there since.
This collection consists mainly of his writings, particularly his memoirs, related to the dramatic events preceding and following
the king's forced abdication. Also of special interest is his correspondence with the King of Romania, and with his colleagues
and friends from the Royal Court, including prominent figures like General Petre Lazar and Mircea Ionnitiu, both friends and
secretaries of the King.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Romania -- Emigration and immigration
Neutrality -- Switzerland
World War, 1939-1945 -- Romania
Romania -- Court and courtiers
Romania -- Politics and government -- 1944-1989
Michael, King of Romania, I, 1921-2017