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Archives Related to the February 28 Incident and the White Terror

Publication date: Feb 2017
Author: Hsieh Min-ro |Staff member of the Archives of Institute of Taiwan History

2017 marked the 70th anniversary of the February 28 Incident and 30 years since the martial law was lifted. Although the February 28 Incident and the White Terror are not forbidden topics in Taiwan society, many relevant archives are yet to be acquired and disclosed. Since its establishment, the Institute of Taiwan History has striven to collect folk papers, such as the following records related to the February 28 Incident and the White Terror: Historical Materials Related to the February 28 Incident and White Terror, Yang Zhao-jia Collection, Chen Cheng-po Paintings and Papers, Yeh Sheng-ji Papers, Chen Wen-xing Papers, Chen Zhong-tong Papers, The Diary of Lin Xian-tang, and The Diary of Wu Xin-rong.

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The newly updated "Taiwan Archival Information System" is now fully accessible for online use starting today.
2025-04-16

The newly revamped Taiwan Archival Information System is officially online starting today! This upgraded version introduces a variety of new features, significantly improving search performance and user interface design, and offering more convenient and comprehensive archival retrieval and application services.

New System Features

  1. Multi-fonds Search Functionality
    Users can now select and search across multiple fonds simultaneously, enhancing the flexibility of archival searches.
  2. Post-Search Categorization
    Search results are now categorized by their respective fonds, making it easier to filter and locate the desired materials.
  3. Item-Level Separation for The Official Documents Compilation of the Taiwan Governor-General’s Office(臺灣總督府公文類纂)
    The system now provides item-level listings for this collection, expanding from the previous 13,000 volumes of catalog entries to over 250,000 individual digitized official documents.
  4. Improved Interface and Data Display
    • Archival structures are presented in a full hierarchical tree format, resolving previous limitations that displayed only partial information.
    • A new item-to-item navigation feature allows users to switch between items within the same file, regardless of whether digital images are available.
    • Each archival entry is assigned a unique URL, making citation and sharing more convenient.
    • A search history feature automatically records query conditions, result counts, and search dates, aiding in future reference.

Archival Contents

This system features a wealth of archival materials collected by our institute over the past several decades, categorized into three main types by source:

  1. Personal Papers
    Personal Papers were the first hand record related to work and life created or preserved by individuals. The types of Personal Papers are abundant, including diaries, manuscripts, case files, correspondence, postcards, photographs, and paintings.
  2. Family Papers
    Family Papers are the first hand record concerning clan kinship and asset certificates. The document types include land contracts, allotment agreements on family property, personal contracts, family rules, account books, genealogies, correspondence etc.
  3. Organizational Archives
    Organizational Archives were the original records of organization operations. Its type evolved in different time period. By collaborating with other institutions, we digitize and open the archives to the public for application.

Access and Usage

All catalog metadata in this system is fully open for search. Depending on the data format, acquisition agreements, and relevant copyright or legal restrictions, archival materials are available through tiered access:

  1. Viewing online (線上閱覽)
    Digital images can be viewed and printed by personal computer after logging in the system.
  2. Viewing in the ITH Archives (到館閱覽列印)
    Digital images or archives in other formats can be viewed and printed in the Archives of the Institute of Taiwan History.
  3. Transcribing in the ITH Archives (到館閱覽抄錄)
    Digital images or archives in other formats can be viewed and only be transcribed in the Archives of the Institute of Taiwan History.

This major upgrade aims to enhance user experience in searching and applying archival materials. We warmly welcome scholars, researchers, and the general public to explore and make full use of this resource.
Visit the new system now: https://tais.ith.sinica.edu.tw


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