The Rock J. Shih 石銳 papers (1948-2013) contain writings, correspondence, photographs, certificates, and memorabilia relating to Shih's military career as a Signal Communication Officer and English translator for the Republic of China's army, as well as materials related to his family and business career in Taiwan.

Rock J. Shih 石銳 (Shih Jui, Shi Rui) was born in Beijing in 1931. He joined the Nationalist Chinese Army Youth Corps in 1948 and fought during the Chinese Civil War (1945-1949) in North and Central China. Shih retreated with the Republic of China's forces from Zhoushan Island to Taiwan in May 1950, resulting in limited contact with family in Mainland China until 1987 when cross-straight communication was once again permitted. Shih retired from military service in 1972, and worked for foreign-owned companies such as Philips Electronics in the private sector in Taiwan until he immigrated to Vancouver, Canada, in 1995.

5 manuscript boxes, 3 oversize boxes, digital media (5.67 Linear Feet)

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