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Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, September 21, 1938. Discusses Japanese aggressions in China, his lack of work, and the uncertainty of the current situation. One typed page.

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, November 20, 1938. Discusses his return trip to the United States, his new job at the Boeing Aircraft Company, and settling in to his new life. One typed page.

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…

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

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

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 Pearl S. Buck to Mr. and Mrs. Barr (Julius A. Barr's parents), March 11, 1941. Solicits membership in the China Relief Legion. One typed page