Description
Photocopies of edited (redacted) and unedited diaries relating to political and military events in China.
Background
Chinese political and military leader; head of state, 1928-1949; president of Taiwan, 1949-1975.
Extent
76 manuscript boxes
(31.6 Linear Feet)
Restrictions
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Availability
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