Joseph M. Vesel papers, 1939-1988.

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Joseph M. Vesel papers, 1939-1988.

Writings, letters, a sound recording of an interview, and printed matter, relating primarily to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and its role in precipitating World War I.

3 ms. boxes.

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Vesel, Joseph M., 1900-1988.

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Yugoslav-American lawyer; eyewitness to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand at Sarajevo, 1914. From the description of Joseph M. Vesel papers, 1939-1988. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123379175 Biographical/Historical Note Yugoslav-American lawyer; eyewitness to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand at Sarajevo, 1914. From the guide to the Joseph M. Vesel papers, 1939-1988, (Hoover Instituti...

Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, 1863-1914

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Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria (b. December 18, 1863 – d. June 28, 1914) was an Archduke of Austria. His assassination in Sarajevo precipitated Austria-Hungary's declaration of war against Serbia. This caused the Central Powers (including Germany and Austria-Hungary) and Serbia's allies to declare war on each other, starting World War I....