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
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. 3 manuscript
boxes 1.25 linear feet) For copyright status, please contact the
Hoover Institution Archives. Collection open for research.