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(CHINA MARINES.) An American's photograph album from the beginning of the Chinese Civil War, accompanied by an album of photographic negatives and a short manuscript journal, all compiled by Corporal Edward George of the 4th Regiment USMC. The album contains approximately 130 small photographs of scenes of daily life from the marine's tours, the large group of negatives includes some duplicate images as well as others not included in the album of developed photos. China, 1924-31
Beginning in 1927, the United States dispatched the 4th Marine Regiment to guard American citizens and property in the Shanghai International Settlement. The 4th Marines served with distinction throughout the increasingly turbulent periods of the Northern Expedition, the Chinese Civil War, and the Second Sino-Japanese War. Corporal George served with an early group of Marines in Shanghai and his time there is nicely documented in this group. The journal mentions combat with the enemy in cursory detail.
