Guide to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria photograph collection C0200 Japanese invasion of Manchuria photograph collection

Guide to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria photograph collection C0200

Japanese invasion of Manchuria photograph collection

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

Fenwick Library, MS2FL
4400 University Dr.
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
Business Number: 703-993-2220
Fax Number: 703-993-8911
speccoll@gmu.edu
URL: https://scrc.gmu.edu

Kristen Korfitzen

Repository

George Mason University. Libraries. Special Collections Research Center

Identification

C0200

Title

Japanese invasion of Manchuria photograph collection 1923 - 1933

Quantity

1 Linear Feet, 2 boxes

Creator

Nagurney, Mr.

Language

English .

Abstract

Administrative Information

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Alternate Format Available

The entire collection is available online through the Japanese invasion of Manchuria collection. You can also access the digital items through the inventory on this finding aid.

Preferred Citation

Japanese invasion of Manchuria photograph collection, C0200, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Mr. Nagurney in 1978.

Processing Information

Processed by Kristen Korfitzen in November 2011. EAD created by Kristen Korfitzen in November 2011.

The majority of the photographs in this collection appear to document the Japanese invasion of Manchuria. On September 19, 1931, the Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan invaded Manchuria following the Mukden (Manchurian) Incident.

Scope and Content

The Japanese invasion of Manchuria photograph collection consists of 99 lantern slides and 4 glass negatives. The majority of the slides show images of the Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1932, but many also show images of conflict from earlier periods possibly including the Chinese revolution of 1911 and the reign of the Manchurian warlord Zhang Zuolin. Some slides in the collection are dated and several images show weapons, tanks and trains that were not introduced into China until the Japanese invasion in the 1930s. Several of the slides are maps dated to 1933. The maps mainly show Jehol Province, which in 1955 was dissolved and incorporated into several other provinces. The maps highlight several passes in Jehol strategically important for the Japanese invasion. Other maps in the collection include larger areas of the Republic of China, areas of China under Communist control prior to the Chinese Civil War, and maps of Asia and Eurasia. The photo slides show various images of war throughout a possible 10 to 20 year period. The images include; soldiers in and out of combat, soldiers transporting weapons, soldiers demonstrating and displaying weapons, civilian casualties, destruction of cities, rebuilding of cities, armored vehicles and buildings around Manchuria. Images of soldiers could be from both Chinese and Japanese armies.

Series 1 consists of four glass negatives. The negatives feature images of soldiers in combat and are reproduced as lantern slides in the general collection.

Series 2 consists of map slides. Several slides depict maps of Jehol province dated to 1933. Maps of Jehol highlight areas of strategic importance for the Japanese invasion, routes of transportation, and combat maneuvers. Other maps in this series include larger maps of China, maps of Asia, maps of Eastern Hemisphere with the Eurasian continent highlighted and maps of areas of interest for the Japanese Empire.

Series 3 contains photographic slides relating to the Japanese invasion of Manchuria and other conflicts in the region during a similar time period. Images represented in these slides include pictures relating to all aspects of war and conflict. Many of the images document the damage inflicted on urban areas in China, including the destruction of entire cities. Civilians in these images go about their daily business amongst demolished buildings and rubble strewn streets. Several images document the Chinese and Japanese armies' use of weaponry and combat tactics. Weapons such as armored trains, first introduced in China during the Japanese invasion, cannon, mortar and machine guns are picture in use and for display purposes. Images of soldiers show them in active combat and occupying war camps. Lastly, graphic images of war casualties show bodies burned and assembled in large piles and mass graves.

Series 4 contains photographic slides of Manchuria and other areas. Photographs in this series depict urban areas of China, featuring scenes of residents and soldiers populating city streets and public squares. Images in this series also highlight historically and culturally significant architecture showing both Western and Chinese style buildings. Also included in this series are images of battleships and other large ships at sea and a major port.

Arrangement

Arranged into four series.

Series Series 1: Negatives, 1920s-1930s (Box 1) Series 2: Maps, 1920s-1930s (Box 1) Series 3: War Photographs, 1920s-1930s (Boxes 1-2) Series 4: General Photographs, 1920s-1930s (Box 2)

Related Material

The Special Collections Research Center also holds other collections of lantern slides.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Artillery
Collodion process
Japan. Rikugun
Lantern slides
Manchuria (China)
Mukden Incident, China, 1931
War
War casualties
War crimes

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

Nagurney, Mr.

Significant Places Associated With the Collection

Manchuria (China)

Container List

Series 1: Negatives

1920s-1930s

(4 folders)

Scope and Contents note

Series 1 contains glass negatives featuring images from the Japanese invasion of Manchuria.

Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 1
Soldier with Machine Guns
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Glass negative of soldiers firing a machine gun.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 2
Soldiers behind barricade
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Glass negative of soldiers fighting from behind a barricade.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 3
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Glass negative of a street destroyed by combat.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 4
Soldiers on street
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Glass negative of two soldiers standing on a destroyed street.

Series 2: Maps

1920s-1933

(13 folders)

Scope and Contents note

Series 2 contains several lantern slides of maps including maps of China, Asia, and the Eastern Hemisphere.

Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 5
Map of Northern China
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Map of the northern area of China around Jehol province.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 6
Map of Communist China
1932
Scope and Contents note
Map of communist controlled China in 1932.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 7
Map of Jehol Province
1933
Scope and Contents note
Map of former Jehol province with elevation.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 8
Map of Jehol Province
1933
Scope and Contents note
Map of former Jehol province with tactical maneuvers.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 9
Map of Jehol Province
1933
Scope and Contents note
Map of former Jehol province with tactical maneuvers.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 10
Map of Jehol Province
1933
Scope and Contents note
Map of former Jehol province with tactical maneuvers.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 11
Map of Jehol Province
1933
Scope and Contents note
Map of former Jehol province.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 12
Map of Jehol Province
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Map of former Jehol province with railroads.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 13
Map of Jehol Province
1933
Scope and Contents note
Map of former Jehol province with strategically important passes through the Great Wall of China.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 14
Map of China
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Map of areas of China invaded by Japan.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 15
Map of Central Asia
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Map of central Asia including China, Mongolia, Korea, Tibet, India and Russia.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 16
Map of Eurasia
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Map of Eurasia.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 17
Map of the Pacific
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Caption reads "Japan's Mandate and its Setting".

Series 3: War Photographs

1923-1930s

(1 box)

Scope and Contents note

Series 3 contains photographic slides featuring images from the Japanese invasion of Manchuria and other military conflicts.

Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 18
Armored Train
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Armored train stopped at a station. Two soldiers appear, one on the train and one on the platform.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 19
Armored Train
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Machine gun mounted on an armored train.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 20
Armored Train
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Long view of an armored train with soldiers aboard.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 21
Armored Train
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Aerial view of an armored train stopped at a station.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 22
Armored Train
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Close up view of guns mounted on an armored train.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 23
Armored Train
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Long view of an armored train stopped at a station.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 24
Armored Train
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Armored train with guns.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 25
Armored Train
1930s
Scope and Contents note
Armored train with two flags, the flag of the Republic of China, or "Five Races Under One Union" and one unidentified flag.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 26
Soldiers with Mortar
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Two soldiers loading an infantry mortar.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 27
Soldiers with Machine Guns
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers firing machine guns from trenches.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 28
Soldiers with cannon
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers in the field with cannon.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 29
Soldiers with cannon
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers marching and towing a cannon.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 30
Soldiers firing cannon
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Two soldiers firing a cannon during combat.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 31
Soldiers firing cannon
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Group of soldiers firing a cannon during combat.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 32
Soldiers firing cannon
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Group of soldiers firing a cannon in the field during combat.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 33
Soldiers firing cannon
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Several cannons being fired during combat.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 34
Soldiers towing cannon
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers marching and towing cannon.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 35
Soldiers firing cannon
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Several groups of soldiers firing large cannons during combat.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 36
Soldiers with cannon
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers in the field with a cannon.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 37
Fengtien Forces
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Fengtien soldiers standing with 150mm Howitzer cannon.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 38
Soldier with Mortar
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Two soldiers loading a mortar.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 39
Soldier with Mortar
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Two soldiers loading a mortar in an army camp.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 40
Soldier with Mortar
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Two soldiers posing with mortar and shell in an army camp.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 41
Soldiers with Mortar
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Several soldiers load a mortar in an army camp.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 42
Soldiers with tanks
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers in the field during combat with tanks.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 43
Soldiers with tanks
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers in the field during combat with tanks.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 44
Soldiers behind barricade
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers fighting from behind a barricade.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 45
Soldiers behind barricade
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers behind a barricade on a city street.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 46
Soldiers with Machine Guns
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers in combat with machine guns.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 47
Soldiers with Machine Guns
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers firing machine guns during combat.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 48
Soldiers with binoculars
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Two soldiers posed with large binoculars.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 49
Soldiers in Combat
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Two soldiers engaged in combat on a street corner.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 50
Soldiers on lookout
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
A group of soldiers on lookout, one perched on a large pole.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 51
Japanese or Chinese Soldiers
1923
Scope and Contents note
Japanese or Chinese cavalry marching in winter.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 52
Japanese or Chinese Soldiers
1923
Scope and Contents note
Japanese or Chinese cavalry marching in winter. Same image as 1-51 but with a different label.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 53
Soldier, Calgan
1923
Scope and Contents note
Soldier with gun.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 54
Western Sailors
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Western (possibly Russian) sailors on street with civilians.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 55
Western Sailors
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Western (possibly Russian) standing in a shallow trench in the street with other military personnel and civilians.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 56
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
View from the street of a destroyed building, possibly a house.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 57
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Aerial view of several blocks of destroyed buildings due to combat.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 58
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Completely demolished street, strewn with rubble and no intact buildings.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 59
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Street scene with civilians and military walking through a public square. The buildings in the square have been heavily damaged due to combat.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 60
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Aerial view of a large section of destroyed city.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 61
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Civilians weeding through rubble in a demolished street.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 62
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Demolished urban area with two large buildings intact in the background.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 63
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Demolished urban area with buildings in background.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 64
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Urban area destroyed by combat.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 65
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Damage due to combat in a large section of a city along a river. In the background is a harbor with battle ships.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 66
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Aerial view of damage due to combat of an urban area along a river.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 67
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Aerial view of damage due to combat of a large urban area along a river including several bridges.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 68
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Street scene with civilians walking amongst destroyed buildings.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 69
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Chinese style tower destroyed by a Japanese shell.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 70
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Aerial view of people walking through the streets of a demolished city. In the background a large building remains intact.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 71
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Street scene of civilians walking through a demolished street. A large round building and overhead tram cables remain intact.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 72
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Pile of smoldering rubble.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 73
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Civilians weeding through rubble in a demolished street. In front of them is a large damaged building.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 74
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Civilian standing on a street corner in front of a completely demolished building.
Mixed Materials box: 1 folder: 75
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
View of a demolished street. In the background a temple can be seen.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 1
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Civilians walking, riding bikes and driving down a street in front of a very large destroyed building.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 2
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
View of rubble.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 3
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
A soldier stands in front of destroyed buildings in full uniform with gun.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 4
War Damage
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Destroyed Shanhaikwan pass through the Great Wall. Now modern day Shanhaiguan.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 5
War Casualties
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Image of burn victims/casualties of combat.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 6
War Casualties
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Image of burn victims/casualties of combat, arranged in a pile.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 7
War Casualties
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Soldiers or civilians carrying victims on a stretcher.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 8
War Casualties
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
War casualties arranged in a pile.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 9
War Casualties
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Mass grave or pile of war casualties.

Series 4: General Photographs

1920s-1930s

(19 folders)

Scope and Contents note

Series 4 contains photographs from Manchuria of general subject matter.

Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 10
Chang Tso-Hsiang
1920s
Scope and Contents note
Portrait of Chang Tso-Hsiang, Chinese Commander in Chief.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 11
Dock with sandbags
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Dock or harbor loaded with sandbags and other supplies.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 12
Harbor with Docked Ships
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Large ship docked at a harbor with personnel loading or unloading supplies.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 13
Battleships
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Several battleships at sea, possibly during combat.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 14
Western Troops
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Western troops on a street corner with a horse cart.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 15
Great Wall of China
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Aerial view of the Great Wall of China.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 16
Public square
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Image of people standing, sitting, and walking in a public square. Could possibly be a market.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 17
Ships
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Large ship out at sea with several other ships surrounding it.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 18
Automobiles on street
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Several automobiles driving down a city street. Buildings on the street are undergoing reconstruction/renovation.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 19
City or Palace
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Aerial view of a walled city or palace on a hill.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 20
Shell
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Man displaying a mortar bomb/shell.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 21
Fortress of Potala
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
The Great Fortress of "Potala" in Chengteh. Possibly the Chengde Mountain Resort.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 22
Western Style Building
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Image of a western style building with graveyard in front.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 23
Western Style Building
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Image of a western style building on a residential street. Possibly a large house or small hotel.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 24
Western Style Building
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Image of a western style building with a fountain in front of it. Possibly a hotel.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 25
Western Style Building
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Large western style building in a busy city intersection.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 26
Western Style Building
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
Large western style building in a busy city intersection.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 27
Building
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
View of the front steps and gate of a building. A sign on the gate has wording in Chinese.
Mixed Materials box: 2 folder: 28
Building
1920s-1930s
Scope and Contents note
View of the front steps of a building, decorated with Chinese lion statues.