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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, August 19, 1932. Discusses the Barrs' experiences in China, Zhang Xueliang's resignation, and interactions with mutual acquaintances. One typed page.

Letter from Julius A. Barr to Maurice and Elizabeth, August 16, 1932. Discusses his experiences in China, Zhang Xueliang's resignation, and the turmoil in China. 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.

Photograph of (from right to left) General Yang Hucheng, Zhang Xueliang, and an unidentified offical standing outside a building, Xi'an, China, circa September 1935.Inscription: "Marshal Chang Hsueh Liang. Gen. Yan Hu Cheng. Leaders of 'Sian…

Photograph of (from left to right) General Chiang Kai-shek, General Yang Hucheng, Governor Shao Li-Tzu, and Zhang Xueliang in Xi'an, China, circa September 1935.Inscription: "Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shih. Yang Hu Chen. Hsiao Li Tze. Chang…

Photograph of Marshal Zhang Xueliang and Dr. Miller standing near a Boeing 247D aircraft, circa June 1935.Inscription: "Dr. Miller, Marshall Chang Hsueh Liang. June [crossed out: 'May'] 1935. Photo - Mr. Morris."Part of a photograph album related to…

Photograph of (from left to right) Marshal Zhang Xueliang, Edith Chao, Captain Martin, and Mr. Kuan standing in the rain, Luoyang, China, circa June 1935. Inscription: "Marshal Chang, Edith Chao, Capt. Martin. Mr. Kuan, architect. Loyang. Nov.…

Photograph of Julius A. Barr (far right), Marshal Zhang Xueliang (second from right) and two unidentified men standing next to a Boeing Model 247D aircraft, Guiyang, China, circa May 1935.Inscription: "Kwieyang. May 1935. Marshal - Barr."Part of a…