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Envelope addressed to John Fornasero in San Diego, California, postmarked February 10, 1931. The 10-cent stamp, which features an image of Charles Lindbergh's "Spirit of St. Louis" aircraft, commemorates the first solo trans-Atlantic flight in…

Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Barr (Pittsburg, Pennsylvania) from Julius A. Barr (Nanjing, China), circa 1930s. The envelope is empty.

Envelope labeled, "Julius's valuable letters / Save," circa 1930s. The envelope is empty.

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

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.…

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, April 1936. The first part of the letter, dated April 26th, discusses the Barr family's experiences in China. She mentions Julius Barr's and Royal Leonard's piloting jobs for Chiang Kai-shek, her…

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, February 11, 1933. Discusses his return to the United States to resume work with the Boeing Company, Hortense's pregnancy and the birth of their son Gene, and his travels in the States. Five handwritten…

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, December 2, 1932. Discusses an unexpected trip, JoAnn's progress in English and Chinese, and duty for presents. Two handwritten pages and envelope.

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, August 6, 1931. Discusses his departure from and return to China, his travels in the Pacific Northwest, and the demonstration of a Boeing aircraft. Three handwritten pages on Canadian Pacific (S. S. Empress…

Postcard of the Wright Model EX "Vin Fiz" aircraft, circa 1911. A picture of Calbraith Perry Rodgers is inset on the lower right. The verso features an inscription written by Rodgers' wife Mabel, noting that he carried the postcard in the "Vin Fiz"…