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Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, August 30, 1936. Discusses evacuating from Nanjing to Hankou (China) with the children, Julius's continued work in Nanjing evacuating officials via a Sikorsky S-43 aircraft, and her fears about the…

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, March 7, 1937. Discusses the political turmoil in China, her husband's (Julius) and Royal Leonard's dangerous piloting work, an upcoming evacuation from Hankou, and other personal news. Also…

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, June 14, 1937. Discusses the family's health, Julius often being away for work, and a trip to Shanghai. Four handwritten pages.

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, June 21, 1937. Wishes Mrs. Barr a happy birthday and shares personal news about the family, such as Julius being away for three weeks. Two handwritten pages.

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, July 13, 1937. Discusses Julius's extended absence for work and travel undertaken by the family. Also mentions a book sent by Madame Chiang. One sheet, three handwritten pages.

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, September 24, 1937. Discusses the family's move back to Hankou, Julius teaching aerial bombardment, and activities related to the Sino-Japanese War, which she fears will grow into a world conflict.…

Photograph album containing three hundred and thirty-nine (339) black-and-white photographs, circa 1934-1937. The photos cover Barr's time in China as a personal pilot for both Zhang Xueliang (also known as the "Young Marshal" and "Peter Chang") and…

Photograph of buildings, including a hangar and students' quarters, at Nan Hu Airield in Wuchang Qu, China, August 1935. Photo from album page 2.Inscription on album page: "Views of completed gate, hangar, and student quarters. Nan Hu Airfield,…

Photograph of buildings, including a hangar and students' quarters, at Nan Hu Airfield in Wuchang Qu, China, August 1935. Photo from album page 2.Inscription on album page: "Views of completed gate, hangar, and student quarters. Nan Hu Airfield,…

Photograph of two unidentified men, one a National Revolutionary Army soldier, standing next to the entrance gate of Nan Hu Airfield in Wuchang Qu, China, August 1935. Photo from album page 2.Inscription on album page: "Views of completed gate,…