Register of the King Petar II Karadordevic miscellaneous papers

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Title: King Petar II Karađorđevic' miscellaneous papers
Date (inclusive): 1943-1974
Collection Number: 74092
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In Serbo-Croatian
Physical Description: 1 folder, 6 phonorecords (0.7 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence and announcements, relating to the Yugoslav exile government during World War II, resistance movements in occupied Yugoslavia, politics and government, and Yugoslav emigre politics. Photocopy.
Creator: Petar, King of Yugoslavia, II Karađorđević, 1923-1970
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1974.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], King Petar II Karađorđevic miscellaneous papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and Content of Collection

Correspondence and announcements, relating to the Yugoslav exile government during World War II, resistance movements in occupied Yugoslavia, politics and government, and Yugoslav emigre politics. Photocopy.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

World War, 1939-1945 -- Underground movements
Sound recordings
World War, 1939-1945 -- Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia -- History -- Axis occupation, 1941-1945
Yugoslavia -- Emigration and immigration
Yugoslavia -- Politics and government
Yugoslavia -- Court and courtiers

 

Correspondence

folder 1

Carol, King of Romania

folder 1

Churchill, Winston

folder 1

Eden, Anthony

folder 1

Gavrilo, Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church

folder 1

George IV, King of England

folder 1

Officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers

folder 1

Roosevelt, Franklin Delano

folder 1

Truman, Harry S

folder 1

Vukovich-Bircanin, Momcilo

folder 1

Miscellaneous

 

Subject File

folder 1

"Announcement," from the office of His Majesty King Peter II, London, 1956 June 10 (in Serbian)

folder 1

Christmas Greeting, by King Peter II, Cannes, 1967 December 21 (in Serbian)

folder 1

Open Letter, "Dear Brother Serbs," from the Heir Apparent Crown Prince Alexander Karadjordjevich, London, 1974 (in Serbian)

 

Sound recordings (phonorecords)

onsite digital

Sound recording of King Peter II luncheon on Yugoslav Liberty Day 1941 September 6

Conditions Governing Access note

Use copy reference number: 74092_a_0001772

Scope and Contents note

Yugoslav Liberty Day luncheon at the Commodore Hotel in New York in celebration of King Peter II's 18th birthday. Several speeches are made decrying the Nazi aggression in Europe in opposition to liberty.3 discs
onsite digital

Sound recording of address by King Peter II of Yugoslavia 1942 June 26

Conditions Governing Access note

Use copy reference number: 74092_a_0001773

Scope and Contents note

King Peter II speaks to the American people from a Washington, D.C. studio. He holds that America is a beacon of liberty for the people of Yugoslavia. He then details the defense of Yugoslavia against the Nazi invasion, including the military leaders still in the country commanding the Yugoslav forces. Concluding, he speaks to people of Yugoslavian descent in his native language. Audio says this program was presented by the Blue Network. Concluding side has NBC chimes. 2 discs