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Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, November 20, 1938. Discusses his return trip to the United States, his new job at the Boeing Aircraft Company, and settling in to his new life. One typed page.

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, September 21, 1938. Discusses Japanese aggressions in China, his lack of work, and the uncertainty of the current situation. One typed page.

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, August 23, 1938. Discusses Hortense's arrival in the United States, his work and living conditions in Kunming (China), and possible job prospects in the U.S. and China. Two typed pages.

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, July 17, 1938. Discusses Hortense's return to the United States, his continued work in China, and the family trip to Sydney (Australia). The photographs mentioned were not included in the letter. One typed page…

Telegram from Julius Barr to his parents, December 25, 1937. Sends holiday greetings. One page and envelope.

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, May 26, 1938. Discusses the family's trip from Sydney (Australia) to Hong Kong, his experiences in Bali (Indonesia), and his plans upon returning to China. The letter also mentions two photographs, which were…

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, April 15, 1937. Discusses the dangerous political situation in China, Zhang Xueliang's imprisonment of Chiang Kai‐shek, and the seizure of their air base at Nanhu. Also mentions a clipping, which is not…

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, November 26, 1936. Discusses his work managing an airport, the current political upheaval in China, Zhang Xueliang's decision to relocate the headquarters from Sian (Xi'an), and his flights in the Boeing Model…

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, November 21, 1934. Discusses the Barr family's travels to Shanghai, China via the SS President Grant. Four handwritten pages on American Mail Line stationery.

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his mother, October 31, 1934. Discusses his upcoming trip back to China and his current work at the Boeing Company. Two handwritten pages.