Naçi's personal correspondence and also some correspondence as private secretary to King Zog (1940-1981, mainly 1940-1947)
Contents: some corrrespondence relating to Naçis' work as private secretary to King Zog, mainly this is to do with King Zog's finances rather than political matters; Naçi's personal correspondence, in particular his attempts to locate his family during the war and letters of sympathy on the death of his father, Leonidha Naçi in 1947; Albanian poetry (ms) ?by Naçi.
1940=1981 (mainly 1940-1947)
(Languages) Albanian & English & French & (a few pieces) Greek & (a few pieces) Italian
1 envelope
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Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog (1940-1983, mainly
1941-1943)
Contents: mainly Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog. The major subjects covered are attempts to gain Albania recognition as an allied nation, attempts to gain King Zog recognition as Albanian head of state and conflicts/possible alliance of Albanian émigré organisations. Notably there are copies of the replies received from the head of allied states in reply to a 1941 letter from King Zog. There is also a small amount of correspondence relating to the royal family's personal arrangements, e.g. a letter re obtaining clothing coupons; There are also, aside from correspondence, a few pieces of related material. Of particular interest are memos on the post war future of Albania particularly issue of territorial sovereignty, an account of an interview ?Naçi had with Greek Prime Minister M Tsuderous and a message from King Zog to Albanians in emigration. Some pieces have been numbered according to Naçi's personal reference system.
1940=1983 (mainly 1941-1943)
(Languages) Albanian & English & French
2 envelopes
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Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog (1942 Jan-June)
Contents: Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog. The major subjects covered are attempts to gain Albania recognition as an allied nation, attempts to get King Zog recognition as official Albanian head of state and possibilities for a union of Albanian émigré movements. Aside from politics there is also correspondence regarding the Sarachi libel case with which the King was involved and also the issue of the King's private wealth; also contains other related papers including memo by Naçi "Albania's contribution in the proposed collaboration" [in the Union of Eastern and South Eastern Europe] and copies of émigré newspapers "Dielli" and "Liria". The correspondence and other papers are in date order and most of the letters have been numbered according to Naçi's personal reference system.
1942 (Jan-June)
(Languages) Albanian & English & French
2 envelopes
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Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog (1942 July-Dec)
Contents: Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog. The major subjects covered are attempts to gain King Zog recognition as official head of state, British and American policy towards Albania and negotiations between King Zog and Greece and Yugoslavia regarding Albania's post war boundaries. Less political matters mentioned include the death of Faik Konitza and the Sarachi and "Liria" libel cases brought by King Zog; also contains related papers including memos and copies of Albanian émigré newspapers "Liria", "Dielli" and "Albania Today". The correspondence and papers are in date order and most have been numbered according to Naçi's personal reference system.
1942 (July-Dec)
(Languages) Albanian & English & French & (a few pieces) German
2 envelopes
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Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog (1943 Jan-June)
Contents: Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog, this includes lists of correspondence sent and received, copies of correspondence listed in this way are often present. The major subjects covered are attempts to gain Albania recognition as one of the United Nations, attempts to gain King Zog recognition as the official head of state, the post war position of Albania and a libel case pursued by the king against "The Sunday Pictorial"; related papers including copies of émigré newpapers "Liria" and "Dielli" other newscuttings. The correspondence and other papers are in date order and most of them have been numbered according to Naçi's personal reference system.
1943 (Jan-June)
(Languages) Albanian & English & French & (few pieces) German
3 envelopes
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Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog (July-Aug 1943)
Contents: Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog, this includes a list of important correspondence sent and received, often copies of correspondence listed in this way are not present. Subject covered are Albania's present and future diplomatic position and the possibility of a committee of Albanians chaired by King Zog being formed; also some related papers including press releases issued by Albanian legations and copies of the Albanian émigré newspapers "Liria" and "Dielli". The correspondence and other papers are in date order and most have been assigned a number as part of Naçi's personal reference system.
1943 (July-Aug)
(Languages) Albanian & English & French
1 envelope
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Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog (1944-1945 mainly
Jan-Apr 1944)
Contents: Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog. Major subjects covered include attempts to form a united Albanian émigré group around the king and legal action taken by king in respect of the Sarachi libel case and a car given to him by Hitler; also contains other related papers including copies of émigré newspapers "Liria" and "Dielli", an essay "The economic resources of Albania" by T Zavalani and a report on conditions in Albania since the Italian occupation by Dita Jakova. The correspondence and other papers are mostly in date order and have been numbered according to Naci's personal reference system.
1943=1945 (mainly Jan-Apr 1944)
(Languages) Albanian & English & French
2 envelopes
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Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog of Albania (1944
Aug-Dec)
Contents: Naçi's correspondence as private secretary to King Zog. The end of the war then being in sight, the major subjects of correspondence are the future of post war Albania and the prospects for King Zog's return. Notably there are letters relating to the British Foreign Office's refusal to provide facilities for Albanian army officers partisan to King Zog to return to Albania and the emergence of Enver Hoxha as leader of the provisional government in newly liberated Albania. As late as November 1944, correspondence shows King Zog and his party to be unaware of Enver Hoxha and his signifigance. Legal advice in that month advises King Zog to leave Britain for Turkey and endeavor to re-establish contacts in Albania in order to have a chance of regaining power. There is also correspondence relating to the continuing Sarachi libel case; also contains related papers including copies of émigré newspapers "Dielli" and "Liria". The correspondence and other papers are in date order and are mostly numbered as part of Naçi's personal reference system.
1944 (Aug-Dec)
(Languages) Albanian & English & French & Italian
2 envelopes
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Naçi's personal correspondence (1946)
Contents: Naçi's personal correspondence which relates partly to his interest in Albanian affairs and partly to personal matters particularly the difficulties in getting aid to his elderly father in Albania; also some related papers including copies of émigré newspapers "Liria" and "Dielli". The correspondence and other papers are in date order and most have been numbered according to Naçi's personal reference system.
1946
(Languages) Albanian & English & French & Italian
1 envelope
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Naçi's personal correspondence (1948-1949)
Contents: Naçi's personal correspondence mainly relating to Albanian affairs; also contains related papers, the majority of which are Albanian émigré publications but also includes a press release from the Albanian Royal Legation in Egypt. The papers are in date order.
1948=1949
(Languages) Albanian & (few pieces) English & (few pieces) French
1 envelope