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
Gavrilo, Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church
George IV, King of England
Officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers
Roosevelt, Franklin Delano
Vukovich-Bircanin, Momcilo
box 1
"Announcement," from the office of His Majesty King Peter II, London, 1956 June 10 (in Serbian)
Christmas Greeting, by King Peter II, Cannes, 1967 December 21 (in Serbian)
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
