Chiang, Kai-shek, 1887-1975
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1887-1975
Biographical Note
Chiang Kai-shek was a Chinese politician, revolutionary and military leader who served as the leader of the Republic of China between 1928 and 1975, first in mainland China until 1949 and then in Taiwan until his death.
Also known as: Jiang, Jieshi, 1887-1975. ; Jiang, Jie-shi, 1887-1975 ; Jiangjieshi, 1887-1975 ; Jian, Jieshe, 1887-1975 ; Chiang, Chieh-shih, 1887-1975 ; Ciang, Caiscek, 1887-1975 ; Tschiang, Kaischek, 1887-1975 ; Chan, Kaĭshi, 1887-1975 ; Shō, Kaiseki, 1887-1975 ; Chang, Kae-sŏk, 1887-1975
Also known as: Jiang, Jieshi, 1887-1975. ; Jiang, Jie-shi, 1887-1975 ; Jiangjieshi, 1887-1975 ; Jian, Jieshe, 1887-1975 ; Chiang, Chieh-shih, 1887-1975 ; Ciang, Caiscek, 1887-1975 ; Tschiang, Kaischek, 1887-1975 ; Chan, Kaĭshi, 1887-1975 ; Shō, Kaiseki, 1887-1975 ; Chang, Kae-sŏk, 1887-1975
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
The Julius A. Barr Photograph Album
Collection
Identifier: 2018-00-00-6
Abstract
Julius A. Barr (1905-1939) was born in Normal, Illinois and spent time as a personal pilot to Chinese military figures Zhang Xueliang (also known as the "Young Marshal" and "Peter Chang") and General Chiang Kai-shek in the mid-1930s. The collection contains a photograph album with three hundred and thirty-nine (339) black-and-white photographs, most likely taken by Barr, covering his time in China.
Flying Tigers Association Collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 2001-04-27-A
Contents of the Collection
The Flying Tigers Association Collection consists of textual and visual materials related to the First American Volunteer Group (AVG), also known as the "Flying Tigers," from World War II. Materials from various members include logs, correspondence, identity cards, and photographic prints. Most of the material is from dates of active service, 1941-1942, but some items are commemorative, primarily lithographs and reunion materials, circa 1990s.