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Kyril Drenikoff Papers http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt6g5013m5 No online items Register of the Kyril Drenikoff papers Finding aid prepared by Natasha Porfirenko Hoover Institution Library and Archives © 2003 434 Galvez Mall Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-6003 [email protected] URL: http://www.hoover.org/library-and-archives Register of the Kyril Drenikoff 88009 1 papers Title: Kyril Drenikoff papers Date (inclusive): 1849-2002 Collection Number: 88009 Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives Language of Material: Bulgarian Physical Description: 214 manuscript boxes, 45 oversize boxes, 2 cubic foot boxes, 16 card file boxes, 6 slide boxes, 3 microfilm boxes, 5 oversize folders, 2 motion picture film reels, 22 sound cassettes, 1 videocassette, 106 sound discs, 1 microfilm reel, memorabilia(123.4 Linear Feet) Abstract: Correspondence, writings, conference proceedings, reports, bulletins, serial issues, clippings, other printed matter, photographs, maps, other pictorial materials, and memorabilia, relating to the history and culture of Bulgaria, activities of the post-World War II Bulgarian émigré community, and activities of the World Anti-Communist League, the Anti-Bolshevik Bloc of Nations and other anti-communist organizations. Includes diaries of Georgi Drenikov, father of K. Drenikoff, and commander of the Bulgarian Air Force during World War II. Hoover Institution Library & Archives Access Boxes 220-224, 228, 236-239, 252, 260, 271-275 restricted; use copies available in Box 235. Box 276 restricted; use copies available in Box 202. Boxes 277-278 restricted; use copies available in Box 203. Box 259 restricted. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested at least two business days in advance of intended use. Publication Rights For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives. Acquisition Information Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1988. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Kyril Drenikoff papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives. Alternative Form Available Also available on microfilm (209 reels). 1930 July 30Born in Sofia, Bulgaria 1943 November Gliding license 12 1948 High school diploma, Institut des Frères des Écoles Chrétiennes, Collège St. St. Cyrille et Méthode, Sofia, Bulgaria 1956 Law degree, State University, Sofia, Bulgaria 1957 June 5 Diploma in international public law, La Sorbonne, Paris, France 1959 March Doctorat en droit international, La Sorbonne, Paris, France 2 1960-1965 In charge of programs in Bulgarian, Radio Vaticana 1960-1966 President, Association des Anciens Elèves des Frères des Ecoles Chrétiennes de la Bulgarie 1960 March Diploma, Institut des Hautes Etudes Internationales, Paris, France 15 1962 Bulgarian delegate to the Central Committee of the Anti-Bolshevik Block of Nations (ABN) 1962 June Married Michèle Françoise Bihan-Faou 24 1962-1983 Member, Political Council of Simeon II, King of Bulgaria, and counselor to the King 1963 Degree, Hague Academy of International Law (International Law Fund laureate) 1965-1984 Chancellor of the Royal Bulgarian orders and decorations 1967-1968 State Counselor of Biafra 1968 Author (under the pseudonym of Strachimir Belphegoroff), <emph render="italic">La mort mystérieuse d'un roi</emph> Author, <emph render="italic">L'église catholique en Bulgarie</emph> 1970 Founder (with Ivan Drenikoff) and director, Centre de Recherches et de Documentation Balkaniques, Brussels, Belgium 1970-1983 Permanent Bulgarian representative to the World Anti-Communist League (WACL), and member of its council Register of the Kyril Drenikoff 88009 2 papers 1972 Allowed to use the name Kyril Drenikoff de Velboudj October 4 1975 Became French citizen and allowed to use the name Cyrille Drenec February 9 1978-1980 President, Ligue Bulgare des Droits de l'Homme 1981 Author, Bulgarska literatura v izgnanie 1982 Author, Bibliografi'i'a za Makedoni'i'a 1983 December Died in Brussels, Belgium 22 Scope and Content Note The Kyril Drenikoff papers constitute a major resource on Bulgaria and reflect Drenikoff's life and work as a writer, bibliographer, and political activist in the Bulgarian émigré community. Kyril Drenikoff's involvement in that community is well documented in the extensive Correspondence series, as well as in several series dedicated to the activities of the World Anti-Communist League, the Anti-Bolshevik Block of Nations, and the Bulgarian League for Human Rights, organizations in which he held a prominent role. Material on other anti-communist organizations, such as the Assembly of Captive European Nations, can be found in the Subject File. Another focus of the collection is Kyril Drenikoff's life-long interest in promoting Bulgarian history and culture. With his brother Ivan Drenikoff, he co-founded the Centre de Recherches et de Documentation Balkaniques, formerly named the Balkan Archives, for which they collected thousands of volumes. Kyril Drenikoff was also the publisher of Informations Bulgares and headed the Institut Culturel Bulgare, which published Edin Zavet. Much of his bibliographic effort was concentrated on Macedonia as well as on Bulgaria. Though of Macedonian origin, he strongly believed that the population of Macedonia is part of the Bulgarian nation and refuted the existence of an independent Macedonian nation and church. Also important in the collection are Kyril Drenikoff's speeches and writings on Bulgarian and Macedonian culture, politics, and religious issues, often written under one of the following pseudonyms: D. B., D. D., K. G. D., D. G., D. K. G., D. L. G., G. G., D. V., Strachimir Belphegoroff, G. Bertram, Ieromonakh Danail, Konstantin Dragashov, Gavrets, Gavriil Gorianin, Dr. Gorski, K. D. Gueorguief, Serafim Ionov, Dimiter Iskrenov, S. Kirov, Kolezhanin, G. or Goge or Georgi Lazov, Iskren Ognianov, Pantelei Petnik, G. L. Starozemets, C. D. de Velboudj, and Iurdan Zambakov. Included in the Speeches and Writings series are Kyril Drenikoff's academic theses of 1959, 1960, and 1963, but his diaries, covering the period from 1971 to 1976, can be found in their own series. Separate series were also created for King Simeon II of Bulgaria, to document Kyril Drenikoff's role as his counselor and member of his political council, as well as for King Simeon's father, Czar Boris III of Bulgaria. However, material relating to Czar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria can be found in the Subject File. Apart from the Biographical File devoted to Kyril Drenikoff, there is a wealth of material related to several members of his family, in particular his brother, Ivan Drenikoff, and his father, Georgi Drenikoff, commander of the Bulgarian Air Force during World War II. Not only is Georgi's participation in both World Wars well documented, there is also material relating to his passion for gliding. Indeed, he founded the practice of gliding in Bulgaria and won the bronze medal in the gliding competition during the Olympic Games of 1936 in Berlin, the first Bulgarian Olympic trophy. An accomplished track athlete, he also set the 1924 Bulgarian national record in hurdle racing. Finally, the collection is very rich in audio-visual material, with extensive series of photographs, postcards, maps, artwork, and sound recordings, relating mostly to Bulgarian history and culture. Subjects and Indexing Terms World War, 1939-1945 -- Bulgaria Audiotapes Video tapes Sound recordings Slides (Photography) Motion pictures Anti-communist movements Bulgaria -- Emigration and immigration Bulgaria -- History Bulgaria -- Civilization Register of the Kyril Drenikoff 88009 3 papers Anti-Bolshevik Bloc of Nations World Anti-Communist League BIOGRAPHICAL FILE 1930-1984 Scope and Contents note Address book, bibliographies, birth and marriage certificates, business cards, family correspondence, curricula vitae, decorations and diplomas, employment applications, identity cards, invitations, lists, notebooks, notes, obituaries, poems and songs, prayer, stamps, and subject file, arranged alphabetically by physical form. See also: OVERSIZE FILE and SCRAPBOOKS. box 1, folder 1 Address book 1978 Bibliographies box 1, folder 2-6 Publications on Bulgaria, Balkans, the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church, etc. General note See also CARD FILE box 1, folder 7-11 Writings, translations, and interviews of Kyril Drenikoff 1960-1983 box 2, folder 1 Birth and marriage certificates box 2, folder 2-6 Business cards box 3, folder 1-5 Business cards box 4, folder 1-2 Business cards Correspondence (family) box 4, folder 3 Undated box 4, folder 4 Register of the Kyril Drenikoff 88009 4 papers 1940-1942 box 4, folder 5 1949-1950 box 4, folder 6 1951-1959 box 4, folder 7-8 1956-1966 box 5, folder 1 1960-1964 box 5, folder 2 1967-1971 box 5, folder 3 1972-1974 box 5, folder 4 1982-1983 box 5, folder 5 Curricula vitae box 5, folder 6 Decorations and diplomas box 5, folder 7 Employment application to Radio Free Europe box 5, folder 8 Financial records relating to sales of books Identity cards, driver's licenses, passports, visa applications box 5, folder 9 Undated box 6, folder 1 1950s box 6, folder 2 1960s box 6, folder 3 1970s Register of the Kyril Drenikoff 88009 5 papers box 6, folder 4 1980s Invitations box 6, folder 5 General 1959-1973 box 6, folder 6 King Simeon's wedding (1962) and 10th anniversary of his majority (1965) 1962, 1965 Lists box 6, folder 7 Books read box 6, folder 8 Movies seen box 6, folder 9 Notebooks
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