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.
Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2008-08-29
Contents of the Collection
The Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection primarily relates to Robert H. Neale's 1941-1942 service as an ace fighter pilot with the American Volunteer Group (AVG), also known as the Flying Tigers, in Burma during World War II. The collection is comprised of visual and textual materials, including approximately 470 photographic prints and 61 negatives, military orders and documents, personal documents, and assorted clippings and ephemera. It also includes a significant amount of post-war...