Kuomintang Collection

Chinese people reading news of the war on a notice board, Yunnan-Fu, c. 1946 (b / w photo)
1190613 Chinese people reading news of the war on a notice board, Yunnan-Fu, c.1946 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Chinese Civil War)

A dramatic adventure in peaceless China (Colour Litho)
2777852 A dramatic adventure in peaceless China (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dramatic adventure in peaceless China)

Nanjing, China - The Mausoleum of Sun Yat-Sen
Nanjing, China - The Mausoleum and Remembrance Hall of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (1886-1925). Chinese politician, physician and philosopher who provisionally served as the first president of the Republic of

In the Vicariate of Nan-Yang-Fu, in the center of China, institutes, churches, hospitals and orphanages
2777979 In the Vicariate of Nan-Yang-Fu, in the center of China, institutes, churches, hospitals and orphanages... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The complicated situation in China leads to tragic episodes (colour litho)
2778105 The complicated situation in China leads to tragic episodes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

China, c1935. Creator: Unknown
China, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]

The Kuomintang troops captured Beijing in June 1928 Artist: Anonymous
The Kuomintang troops captured Beijing in June 1928. Found in the collection of State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia, Moscow

Yenan Workers Club
The Workers Club at Yenan (Yennan, Yan an) in the Shaanxi province of China. Yenan became the centre of the Chinese communist revolution

The Long March
A scene from the Long March, one of a series of marches as Chinese Communist armies escaped from the south of the country to the north and west

CHINA: REFUGEES, 1927. Refugees from the fighting between Kuomintang forces and warlords in northern China photographed on a railroad platform in Zhengzhou, Henan province, January 1927

Diplomat listens to radio broadcast, 1936 C014 / 0523
Diplomat listens to radio broadcast. Chinese Ambassador to the United States adjusting the controls on a radio in Washington DC, USA, as he listens to a speech broadcast from China

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"Kuomintang: A Journey through China's Turbulent History" During a pastoral visit along a river in southern China, the Italian Bishop Msgr. Witnesses the resilience of the Chinese people amidst war and chaos (colour litho). In Yunnan-Fu, Chinese citizens gather around notice boards to read news about the ongoing war, their faces filled with concern and determination (b/w photo). Amidst this peaceless land, a dramatic adventure unfolds as brave souls navigate through the complexities of wartime China (Colour Litho). The Mausoleum of Sun Yat-Sen stands tall in Nanjing, symbolizing hope for a united nation. In the Vicariate of Nan-Yang-Fu, at the heart of China's turmoil, institutes, churches, hospitals, and orphanages provide solace amidst chaos (colour litho). Tragic episodes unfold due to the complicated situation in China; lives shattered by conflict and uncertainty (colour litho). A snapshot from 1935 reveals an unknown creator capturing glimpses of life in China during that time. The Kuomintang troops' capture of Beijing in June 1928 remains etched in history—an anonymous artist immortalizes this pivotal moment. The Yenan Workers Club becomes a beacon for unity as individuals come together to rebuild their nation, and is here that seeds are sown for what will become known as "The Long March, " an epic journey towards freedom and survival. Through treacherous terrains and against all odds, members of the Chinese Nationalist army embark on "The Long March. " Their unwavering spirit fuels their determination to fight for a better future—a testament to their indomitable courage. As we reflect on these historical moments captured through photographs and artwork alike—let us remember Kuomintang's role in shaping China's destiny. From triumphs to tragedies—their legacy endures as part of our shared human history.