Register of the Jacques M. Vergotti papers
Finding aid prepared by Laura Cosovanu
Hoover Institution Library and Archives
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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
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 1991.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Jacques M. Vergotti Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
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.
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
BIOGRAPHICAL FILE
1985
Scope and Contents 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 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
Scope and Contents note
Correspondence arranged alphabetically by name of correspondent
box 1, folder 3
Balaban, Julian
1979-1981
box 1, folder 5-6
Ionnitiu, Mircea
1978-1990
box 1, folder 7
Michael I, King of Romania
1952-1985
box 1, folder 8-9
Petre-Lazar, Constantin, General, Includes his typescript entitled "Mortal Peace or Liberating War?"
1950-1974.
box 1, folder 10
Willys-Overland Motors, Inc.
1948
SPEECHES AND WRITINGS
1952-1991
Scope and Contents note
Memoirs, radio broadcasts, lectures, term paper, M.A. and Ph.D. dissertations, and miscellaneous typewritten writings arranged
chronologically by title
box 1, folder 11
Term Paper, Columbia University, New York
1952
box 1, folder 12
M.A. dissertation, Columbia University, New
York, Typescript
1952 May.
Ph.D. dissertation, University of Lausanne, Switzerland
1954
box 1, folder 13
Typescript, including attached typescript of oral presentation of the dissertation
box 2, folder 1
"China: P.R.C. - Retrospective on a Study Tour," Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut,1982(?). Typescript
1981
box 2, folder 2
"A World War II Profile: General Ion Antonescu," lecture, Congress of the American Romanian Academy of Arts and Science, San
Francisco, Typescript
1985.
box 2, 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, Typescript
1987.
box 2, folder 4
"Bassarabia [Bessarabia]: Crossroads of the Big Powers' Drives," lecture, Juliu Maniu Foundation, Typescript
1988.
box 2, folder 5
" 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
1948-1949:
box 2, folder 6
Untitled radio broadcast commemorating the 23rd of August event, Radio Free Europe, Typescript
1990.
"Memoirs of a Romanian-American " 1991(?). Typescript
1940-1990,
"In Slujba Casei Regale," interview,
Lumea Libera
1991
SUBJECT FILE
1949-1990.
Scope and Contents 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
box 3, folder 1
American Romanian Academy of Arts and Sciences, Includes a typescript entitled "Nicolae Radescu and Grigore Niculescu-Buzesti:
Two Forgotten Men" (by Vergotti?)
1985-1988.
box 3, folder 2
Carol I Foundation
1951-1978
box 3, folder 3
Ionnitiu, Mircea, Articles, writings, correspondence, obituaries
1955-1990.
box 3, folder 5
Michael I, King of Romania. Includes three of his speeches
1950-1951
box 3, folder 6
Romanian National Committee, Includes correspondence between the President of the Committee and King Michael
1949-1953.
box 3, folder 7
Romanians in foreign countries. Biographical note on Pierre Sergesco and miscellany relating mostly to Romania