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.
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.
Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, August 19, 1932. Discusses the Barrs' experiences in China, Zhang Xueliang's resignation, and interactions with mutual acquaintances. One typed page.
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 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 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.
Film footage of a crated Boeing 247D and scenes of the Barr family at a house, Shanghai, China, circa 1930s. The footage begins with a crated 247D aircraft being unloaded from a barge. Text written on the crate indicates that the aircraft was shipped…
Photographic group portrait of the Barr family and others standing in front of a Boeing Model 247D aircraft, Nan Hu Field, Wuchang, China, circa September 1935. From left to right: Katherine. Litchfield, JoAnn Barr, Amah, [Eillein?] Cokely, Kay Cole,…
Photograph of Effie Hortense Barr and Joe standing in front of a destroyed office building, Hungjao, China, circa 1932-1933. Inscription: "Joe. Hortense. Hungjao office - Bombed. Feb. 1932."Part of a photograph album related to Julius A. Barr's…