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Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, circa 1930s. Shares personal news about the family and mentions a future trip to Denver (Colorado). Two handwritten pages.

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, March 31, 1939. Discusses the death of Julius and others in the crash of a Boeing Model 307 Stratoliner. Includes a handwritten addendum dated April 4th, which relates her plans for the future. Six…

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…

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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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…