Photograph of Captain Wong, Harry Smith, General Mow, and an unidentified man, Hangzhou, China, December 1931.Inscription: "Capt. Wong, Harry Smith, Gen. Mow. Hangchow. Xmas, 1931."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's personal life…
Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, December 13, 1931. Discusses his experiences in China, the ongoing war, and the possibility of bringing his wife, Hortense, overseas. Two typed pages.
Photograph of a crowd gathered around a Ford Tri-Motor aircraft, Suzhou, China, circa 1932. A few people are in the process of refueling the aircraft.Inscription: "Gassing the Ford in Suwchow. 1932."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A.…
Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, January 16, 1932. Discusses a visit to Yokohama, Japan; his wife's upcoming arrival in China; and his current role as a pilot for Zhang Xueliang. Three handwritten pages on American Mail Line stationery.
Photograph of Zhang Xueliang (in dark-colored robe and hat) speaking with National Revolutionary Army servicemen, China, circa June 132Inscription on verso: "[crossed out: 'May or'] June 32."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's…
Photographic group portrait of men and women with a Ford Tri-Motor aircraft, likely in China, circa June 1932. Julius A. Barr is third from the left, standing.Inscription on verso: "June 32."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's…
Photograph of children and adults gathered around a flat tire on a Ford Tri-Motor aircraft, China, circa June 1932.Inscription on verso: "[illegible] June 32."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's personal life and flying career in…
Photograph of Zhang Xueliang (near center, in dark-colored robe and hat) with servicemen and civilians, likely in China, circa June 1932.Inscription on verso: "June 32."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's personal life and flying…
Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, June 8, 1932. Discusses a battle between Chinese and Japanese forces, the Barr family's move to Peking, China, and his thoughts on China's political situation. Two typed pages and one drawing of the layout…
Photograph of a crowd gathered around a Ford Tri-Motor aircraft, Hangzhou, China, circa July 1932. Inscription on verso: "Hanchow. July 32."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's personal life and flying career in the United States…