Browse Items (67 total)
- Collection: Julius A. Barr Correspondence and Clippings
[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, December 13, 1931]
![[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, December 13, 1931]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/821dc827dc44631b1732498c227006d8.jpg "[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, December 13, 1931]")
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]
![[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, January 16, 1932]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/37e3f03e09eb8e7e0e8a6e690e261a6a.jpg "[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, January 16, 1932]")
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, June 8, 1932]
![[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, June 8, 1932]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/d0c2d72fac771c876b19840283d6123f.jpg "[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, June 8, 1932]")
Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, June 8, 1932. Discusses a battle between Chinese and Japanese forces, the Barr family's move to Peking, China, and his thoughts on China's political situation. Two typed pages and one drawing of the layout…
[Letter from Julius A. Barr to Maurice and Elizabeth, August 16, 1932]
![[Letter from Julius A. Barr to Maurice and Elizabeth, August 16, 1932]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/2d315b66ad6bc386b32ae7ff3484842a.jpg "[Letter from Julius A. Barr to Maurice and Elizabeth, August 16, 1932]")
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, August 19, 1932]
![[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, August 19, 1932]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/5b2d4722eef8af6a5e50fdb1626a9438.jpg "[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, August 19, 1932]")
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 Hortense Barr to "Kids" (Maurice and Elizabeth), August 24, 1932]
![[Letter from Hortense Barr to "Kids" (Maurice and Elizabeth), August 24, 1932]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/c8931f159d256a1e8f3fbe3c24d0dbcd.jpg "[Letter from Hortense Barr to "Kids" (Maurice and Elizabeth), August 24, 1932]")
Letter from Hortense Barr to "Kids" (Maurice and Elizabeth), August 24, 1932. Discusses gifts and her dislike of living in China. Four handwritten pages with Chinese lantern decoration.
[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, November 7, 1932]
![[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, November 7, 1932]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/6d4ae813a297a2621e9a55cd44145c0f.jpg "[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, November 7, 1932]")
Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, November 7, 1932. Discusses JoAnn (his daughter) learning English and Chinese, and his own schooling at the College of Chinese Studies. Two handwritten pages.
[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, December 2, 1932]
![[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, December 2, 1932]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/c3fb317a673b82ce5b0d71a60ec12f21.jpg "[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, December 2, 1932]")
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, February 11, 1933]
![[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, February 11, 1933]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/2199bbc35ad1e64a54857e6824bbe200.jpg "[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, February 11, 1933]")
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 mother, November 2, 1933]
![[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his mother, November 2, 1933]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/e5017ed90c36896c1e15ce5984f21aa2.jpg "[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his mother, November 2, 1933]")
Letter from Julius A. Barr to his mother, November 2, 1933. Discusses personal news and arrangements for a visit. Three sheets, four handwritten pages.