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Photograph album containing three hundred and thirty-nine (339) black-and-white photographs, circa 1934-1937. The photos cover Barr's time in China as a personal pilot for both Zhang Xueliang (also known as the "Young Marshal" and "Peter Chang") and…

Photograph of Julius A. Barr pointing out bullet holes in the fuselage of a Boeing Model 247D, July 13, 1935. Two bullet holes are circled in black ink. Photo from album page 9.Inscription on album page: "The first bullet holes gotten while dropping…

Photograph of Julius A. Barr pointing out a bullet hole in the fuselage of a Boeing Model 247D, circa 1934-1937. Photo from album page 13.Inscription on album page: "Point of exit of bullet under pilots compartment."Part of the Julius A. Barr…

Photograph of Julius A. Barr (center, in dark coat) standing in front of a damaged building in Lanzhou, China, circa September 1935. The damage was caused by an explosion of a government-owned arsenal. Photo from album page 40. Inscription on album…

Photograph of Julius A. Barr (right), Peterson (second from right), and a group of unidentified adults and children at a lime kiln near Pingliang, China, circa 1936. Photo from album page 110.Inscription on album page: "Barr and Peterson at lime…

Photograph of Julius A. Barr standing outside a building in China, circa 1936. Photo from album page 49.Inscription on album page: "Barr on return from North Shensi trip."Part of the Julius A. Barr photograph album containing three hundred and…

Photograph of a Junkers Ju 52/3m (Three Engine) airplane taking off from Xi'an, China, circa 1934-1937. Photo from album page 80.Inscription on album page: "Junkers, 'Ju 52' plane leaving Sian airport."Part of the Julius A. Barr photograph album…

Photograph of a hot springs complex, identified in the inscription as "Lin Jung," near Xi'an, China, circa 1934-1937. Based on the inscription, this is likely the Huaqing Hot Springs, where Zhang Xueliang detained General Chiang Kai-shek in 1936.…

Photograph of Liu (left) and Julius A. Barr (right) inspecting a Menasco engine on an unidentified airplane, China, circa 1934-1937. Photo from album page 83.Inscription on album page: "Liu and Barr inspect Menasco."Part of the Julius A. Barr…

Photograph of Liu (in suit, back to camera) discussing a land purchase with a group of men near Pingliang, China, October 1936. Photo from album page 107.Inscription on album page: "Figuring the mow. (6 mo. = 1 acre). (We bought almost 180 mow of…