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[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, August 19, 1932] (Item)

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 Hortense Barr to "Kids" (Maurice and Elizabeth), August 24, 1932] (Item)

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 Julius A. Barr to Maurice and Elizabeth, August 16, 1932] (Item)

Letter from Julius A. Barr to Maurice and Elizabeth, August 16, 1932. Discusses his experiences in China, Zhang Xueliang's resignation, and the turmoil in China. Two typed pages.

[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, December 2, 1932] (Item)

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, November 7, 1932] (Item)

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, November 7, 1932. Discusses JoAnn (his daughter) learning English and Chinese, and his own schooling at the College of Chinese Studies. Two handwritten pages.

[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, August 6, 1931] (Item)

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 of Russia) stationery and envelope.

[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, January 16, 1932] (Item)

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, October 18, 1931] (Item)

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, October 18, 1931. Discusses his experiences as a demonstration pilot in China and his interactions with T. H. McConnell of United Aircraft Export and E. B. Haines of Pratt and Whitney Motor Company. Four handwritten pages on Bridge House Hotel (Nanking, China) stationery.

[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, September 19, 1931] (Item)

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, September 19, 1931. Discusses his experiences in China as a demonstration pilot. Four handwritten pages on Chinese Government Railways stationery.

[Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, June 8, 1932] (Item)

Letter from Julius A. Barr to his parents, June 8, 1932. Discusses a battle between Chinese and Japanese forces, the Barr family's move to Peking, China, and his thoughts on China's political situation. Two typed pages and one drawing of the layout of the Barrs' home.