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Letter from Charlotte Barbour to Mr. Kent, May 7, 1930. Forwards the manuscript, explains title change and possibility of General Brown writing a foreword. One typed page. Part of a series of documents relating to Archibald's book "Heaven High, Hell…

Memorandum from First Lieutenant H. H. Bardwell, Shop Department, 3rd Aviation Instruction Center, February 1, 1918. Describes Corporal Ray M. Grimshaw's positive work ethic and recommends that he be transferred to Cadet status so he may train as a…

Sheet music, "Let's Rally, Boys! (Our Allies' Delight)," by George Surrey Barlow, published by George Surrey Barlow, 1917.

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 Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, April 1936. The first part of the letter, dated April 26th, discusses the Barr family's experiences in China. She mentions Julius Barr's and Royal Leonard's piloting jobs for Chiang Kai-shek, her…

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, August 30, 1936. Discusses evacuating from Nanjing to Hankou (China) with the children, Julius's continued work in Nanjing evacuating officials via a Sikorsky S-43 aircraft, and her fears about the…

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, March 7, 1937. Discusses the political turmoil in China, her husband's (Julius) and Royal Leonard's dangerous piloting work, an upcoming evacuation from Hankou, and other personal news. Also…

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, June 14, 1937. Discusses the family's health, Julius often being away for work, and a trip to Shanghai. Four handwritten pages.

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, June 21, 1937. Wishes Mrs. Barr a happy birthday and shares personal news about the family, such as Julius being away for three weeks. Two handwritten pages.

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, July 13, 1937. Discusses Julius's extended absence for work and travel undertaken by the family. Also mentions a book sent by Madame Chiang. One sheet, three handwritten pages.