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[Letter from Pearl S. Buck to Mr. and Mrs. Barr, March 11, 1941]
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

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, March 31, 1939]
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, November 20, 1938]
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 Julius Barr to his parents, September 21, 1938]
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, August 23, 1938]
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]
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…

[Julius A. Barr]
Photograph of Julius A. Barr, Hong Kong, China, June 1938.Inscription on verso: "Hong Kong / June 1938."

[Julius A. Barr seated at table]
Photograph of Julius A. Barr seated at a table, Hong Kong, China, June 1938.Inscription on verso: "Hong Kong / June 1938."

[Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, May 26, 1938]
Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, May 26, 1938. Discusses the family's trip from Sydney (Australia) to Hong Kong, his experiences in Bali (Indonesia), and his plans upon returning to China. The letter also mentions two photographs, which were…

[Telegram from Julius Barr to his parents, December 25, 1937]
Telegram from Julius Barr to his parents, December 25, 1937. Sends holiday greetings. One page and envelope.
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