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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 his parents, August 6, 1931. Discusses his departure from and return to China, his travels in the Pacific Northwest, and the demonstration of a Boeing aircraft. Three handwritten pages on Canadian Pacific (S. S. Empress…

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, August 8, 1934. Discusses the weather in Pittsburg (Pennsylvania) and Cheyenne (Wyoming) and shares news about his children, JoAnn and Gene. Two typed pages.

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, 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, December 24, 1930. Discusses the holidays and Hortense's visit with baby JoAnn. Two handwritten pages.

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, February 10, 1928. Discusses life at base, activities with friends, and incidents from flight training. Three handwritten pages, with list of numbers on verso of final page.

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 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, January 29, 1931. Discusses his travels home through Kansas and Nebraska, JoAnn getting her first tooth, and the weather in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Two handwritten pages.