Register of the Ivo Čičin-Šain papers
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Title: Ivo Čičin-Šain papers
Date (inclusive): 1920-1980
Collection Number: 2011C8
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In Serbo-Croatian and English
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes
(0.6 Linear Feet)
Abstract: The papers contain records from the Yugoslav government-in-exile, including financial records for the period 1941-1949 that
document government personnel and office expenses, and Čićin-Šain's role as Minister of Finance. Materials also include documents
on the court trial brought by Ivo Čičin-Šain against Keable (Press) Limited, publisher of the British Communist Party newspaper
Daily Worker, and Čićin-Šain's post-war activities in Yugoslav émigré affairs.
Creator:
Čičin-Šain, Ivo, 1897-1974
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
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Use
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Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2011.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Ivo Čičin-Šain papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical/Historical Note
| 7 October 1897 |
Born, Vodice, Croatia |
| 1913 |
Graduated from the Commercial College "Mahr" in Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| 1915 |
Served in the Austrian Army holding various offices and hospital duties |
| 1919 |
Worked for Export-Import d.d., Split, Croatia |
| 1921 |
Joined Vestra Trading Co., Inc. branch in Split, Croatia |
| 1923 |
General manager of Vestra Inc., Split, Croatia |
| 1930 |
Employed by the First Dalmatian People's Bank, Split, Croatia |
| 1932 |
Opened a new firm, The Šain and Co., Split, Croatia |
| 1941 |
Loyal to the Royal Yugoslav government-in-exile. Financially assisted the Yugoslav Army under the command of General Draža
Mihailović
|
| May 1943 |
Formed the resistance organisation "National Committee of Dalmatia" |
| Beginning of October 1943 |
Escaped from occupied Yugoslavia to Cairo, Egypt |
| 16 October 1943 |
Appointed Minister of Finance, trade and industry, Royal Yugoslav government-in exile |
| November 1943 |
Resigned due to working conditions in Cairo, Egypt; his resignation was not accepted, and he remained Minister of Finance |
| 21 December 1943-5 May 1944 |
Daily Worker, the Londoner Communist paper, published allegations that Čićin-Šain trafficked goods with the enemy
|
| 1944 |
Ivo Čičin-Šain vs. Keable (Press) Limited, publisher of the British Communist Party newspaper
Daily Worker
|
| 24 Feb 1944 |
Arrived in London |
| 18 April 1944 |
Dismissed as Minister of Finance of Royal Yugoslav government in exile, due to his health |
| 1951 |
Emigrated to the U.S.; active in post-war Yugoslav émigré affairs |
Scope and Content of Collection
The papers contain records from the Yugoslav government-in-exile, including financial records for the period 1941-1949 that
document government personnel and office expenses, and Čićin-Šain's role as Minister of Finance. Materials also include documents
on the court trial brought by Ivo Čičin-Šain against Keable (Press) Limited, publisher of the British Communist Party newspaper
Daily Worker, and Čićin-Šain's post-war activities in Yugoslav émigré affairs. The photographs depict the Royal Yugoslav family of Petar
II.
Arrangement
The collection is organized into five series, Yugoslav government-in-exile financial records, Ivo Čićin-Šain vs. Keable (Press)
Limited legal materials, Postwar Yugoslav émigré affairs materials, Biographical file, and Photographs.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945 -- Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia -- History -- Axis occupation, 1941-1945
World War, 1939-1945 -- Diplomatic history
Yugoslavia -- Emigration and immigration
World War, 1939-1945 -- Governments in exile
Yugoslav government-in-exile financial records
1941-1949.
Scope and Contents note
Consists of reports, financial records, lists, and clippings. Arranged by document type
box 1, folder 1
Personnel and office expenses, October 1943.
Includes personnel payroll documents, and list of Embassy offices by location
Ministry of Finance office file
1941-1945
box 1, folder 2
General correspondence
1943-1945
box 1, folder 3-4
Financial records
1943-1944
box 1, folder 5
Official Gazette of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia extract
1941-1944
box 1, folder 6
Reports, speeches
1943-1949
box 1, folder 7
Military-Medical Supply reports
1942-1944.
box 1, folder 8
Yugoslav Red Cross Society materials, London
1942-1944
Ivo Čićin-Šain vs. Keable (Press) Limited legal materials
1941-1950
Scope and Contents note
Includes legal correspondence with
Daily Worker publisher Keable (Press) Limited, depositions and reports. Arranged by document type
box 1, folder 9
Thomas Cooper and Co., Keable (Press) Correspondence
1944-1950
box 1, folder 10
Depositions, legal documents, and correspondence with Keable (Press) Limited
1943-1948
box 1, folder 11
Yugoslav government officials' reports regarding Čićin-Šain activities
1942-1944
Yugoslav émigré affairs materials
1942-1980.
Scope and Contents note
Includes correspondence with Yugoslav émigrés, a leaflet, a pamphlet, clippings, newspapers, and writings. Arranged by document
type
box 1, folder 12
Correspondence between Yugoslav government officials and Čićin Šain
1943-1947
box 2, folder 1
Dalmatian Club materials
1952
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence, speeches and documents referring to the Yugoslav emigrants' efforts to form a club
box 2, folder 2
Newsletters, clippings, writings
1942-1980.
Scope and Contents note
News on the situation in Yugoslavia and reports on the Yugoslav emigrants' activities published by Jerićeve Sviće, Dalmatian
Publishing Company
Biographical file
1920-1975.
Scope and Contents note
Includes biography, personal correspondence, certificates, invitations, business cards, a leaflet, a pamphlet, and clippings
box 2, folder 3
Personal documents and correspondence
1920-1975.
Scope and Contents note
Includes a biography, personal correspondence, certificates, invitations, business cards, a leaflet, a pamphlet, clippings,
government stationery
Photographs
1940-1951.
Scope and Contents note
Consists of prints depicting Petar II and his family
box 2, folder 4
Portrait of Petar II, King of Yugoslavia
circa 1940
box 2, folder 4
Petar II, King of Yugoslavia wedding
1944
box 2, folder 4
Petar II, King of Yugoslavia with Queen Alexandra and Prince Alexander
1947
box 2, folder 4
Portraits of Prince Alexander
1948
1951
