Register of the Jacques M. Vergotti Papers, 1948-1991
Processed by Laura Cosovanu; machine-readable finding aid created by
Michael C. Conkin
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford University
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Register of the Jacques M. Vergotti Papers, 1948-1991.
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford University
Stanford, California
Contact Information
- Hoover Institution Archives
- Stanford University
- Stanford, California 94305-6010
- Phone: (650) 723-3563
- Fax: (650) 725-3445
- Email: archives@hoover.stanford.edu
- Processed by:
- Laura Cosovanu
- Date Completed:
- 1998
- Encoded by:
- Michael C. Conkin
© 1998 Hoover Institution Archives. All rights reserved.
Descriptive Summary
Title: Jacques M. Vergotti Papers,
Date (inclusive): 1948-1991
Collection number: 91043
Creator:
Vergotti, Jacques M., 1915-
Collection Size:
3 manuscript boxes
1.25 linear feet)
Repository:
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford, California 94305-6010
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.
Language:
Romanian,
French and
English.
Administrative Information
Access
Collection open for research.
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Jacques M. Vergotti Papers, [Box no.], Hoover Institution
Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Archives in 1991.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. To determine if this has occurred, find
the collection in Stanford University's online catalog at
http://searchworks.stanford.edu/ . Materials have been added to the collection if the number of boxes listed in the online catalog is larger than the number
of boxes listed in this finding aid.
Access Points
Michael I, King of Romania, 1921-
World War, 1939-1945--Romania.
Romania--Politics and government--1944-1989.
Romanians in foreign countries.
Romania--Court and courtiers.
World War, 1939-1945.
Romania.
Switzerland--Neutrality.
Switzerland.
Biographical Note
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.
Scope and Content Note
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.
Series Description
Box No. 1.
BIOGRAPHICAL FILE, 1985.
Scope and Content Note
Consists of Vergotti's legal deposition as a witness in the civil action pursued by the
Socialist Republic of Romania against Kimbell Art Foundation, regarding three "El Greco"
paintings, 1985
Box No. 1.
CORRESPONDENCE, 1948-1990.
Scope and Content Note
Correspondence arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent
Box No. 1-2.
SPEECHES AND WRITINGS, 1952-1991.
Scope and Content Note
Memoirs, radio broadcasts, lectures, term paper, M.A. and Ph.D. dissertations, and
miscellaneous typewritten writings arranged chronologically by title
Box No. 3.
SUBJECT FILE, 1949-1990.
Scope and Content Note
Includes King Michael's speeches and correspondence, correspondence by others, newspaper
articles, biographical notices, obituaries, and miscellany, arranged alphabetically by
subject, and related mainly to the Romanian National Committee, the American-Romanian
Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Carol I Foundation, and Romanian émigrés
Container List
Box 1., Folder 1
Consists of Vergotti's legal deposition as a witness in the civil action pursued by the Socialist Republic of Romania against
Kimbell Art Foundation, regarding three "El Greco" paintings, 1985
CORRESPONDENCE, 1948-1990
Folder 3
Balaban, Julian, 1979-1981
Folder 5-6
Ionnitiu, Mircea, 1978-1990
Folder 7
Michael I, King of Romania, 1952-1985
Folder 8-9
Petre-Lazar, Constantin, General, 1950-1974. Includes his typescript entitled "Mortal Peace or Liberating War?"
Folder 10
Willys-Overland Motors, Inc., 1948
SPEECHES AND WRITINGS, 1952-1991
Box 1., Folder 11
Term Paper, Columbia University, New York, 1952
Folder 12
M.A. dissertation, Columbia University, New
York, 1952 May. Typescript
Ph.D. dissertation, University of Lausanne, Switzerland, 1954
Folder 13
Typescript, including attached typescript of oral presentation of the dissertation
Box 2., Folder 1
"China: P.R.C. - Retrospective on a 1981 Study Tour," Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut,1982(?). Typescript
Folder 2
"A World War II Profile: General Ion Antonescu," lecture, Congress of the American Romanian Academy of Arts and Science, San
Francisco, 1985. Typescript
Folder 3
"Reflections on Romania in World War Two According to the Diary of X. Xeni and the Swiss Press," lecture, Congress of the
American Romanian Academy of Arts and Science, Paris, 1987. Typescript
Folder 4
"Bassarabia [Bessarabia]: Crossroads of the Big Powers' Drives," lecture, Juliu Maniu Foundation, 1988. Typescript
Folder 5
" 1948-1949: A Year in the Service of King Michael in Exile," lecture, Congress of the American Romanian Academy of Arts and Science, Los
Angeles, 1989. Typescript
Folder 6
Untitled radio broadcast commemorating the 23rd of August event, Radio Free Europe, 1990. Typescript
"Memoirs of a Romanian-American 1940-1990," 1991(?). Typescript
"In Slujba Casei Regale," interview,
Lumea Libera, 1991
SUBJECT FILE, 1949-1990.
Scope and Content Note
King Michael's speeches and correspondence, correspondence by others, newspaper articles,
biographical notices, obituaries, and miscellaneous material
Box 3., Folder 1
American Romanian Academy of Arts and Sciences, 1985-1988. Includes a typescript entitled "Nicolae Radescu and Grigore Niculescu-Buzesti: Two Forgotten Men" (by Vergotti?)
Folder 2
Carol I Foundation, 1951-1978
Folder 3
Ionnitiu, Mircea, 1955-1990. Articles, writings, correspondence, obituaries
Folder 5
Michael I, King of Romania. Includes three of his speeches, 1950-1951
Folder 6
Romanian National Committee, 1949-1953. Includes correspondence between the President of the Committee and King Michael
Folder 7
Romanians in foreign countries. Biographical note on Pierre Sergesco and miscellany relating mostly to Romania
