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[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945] (Item)

Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, November 18, 1945. Discusses a boat trip on the Huangpu (Whangpoo) River, a shopping trip in Shanghai, the city's mix of American, European, and Chinese culture, and his plans when he returns home. Two typed pages with envelope.

[Fragments from letters written by William Orthman to his wife while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946] (Item)

Fragments from letters written by William Orthman to his wife while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946. Topics discussed include linotype operations at a local print shop and life in Shanghai. Four typed pages.

[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946] (Item)

Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, circa 1945-1946. Discusses Christmas gifts, a walk along Soochow Creek, and a protest by Chinese students. One typed page.

[Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in China, circa 1945-1946] (Item)

Partial letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in China, circa 1945-1946. Discusses the difficult living conditions in China and the high rate of disease among the population. Two typed pages.

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, September 24, 1937] (Item)

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, September 24, 1937. Discusses the family's move back to Hankou, Julius teaching aerial bombardment, and activities related to the Sino-Japanese War, which she fears will grow into a world conflict. Six handwritten pages and envelope.

[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 30, 1946] (Item)

Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 30, 1946. Discusses a cocktail party that he and two other officers attended at his stenographer's house and presents some of the awkward interactions that occurred as a comedic "playlette." Also discusses his thoughts on the decline of colonialism and notes that he is mailing a package containing a…

[Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 14, 1945] (Item)

Letter from William Orthman to his wife, written while stationed in Shanghai, China, January 14, 1945. Discusses his recent job transfer to public relations, American and Chinese protests in Shanghai, a recent visit by Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson, and clashing views regarding communism and democracy. Three typed pages with envelope.

[Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, Box One, Folder 3 - War-time correspondence, 1941-1943] (Item)

Items from Box One, Folder 3 of the Robert H. Neale Flying Tigers Collection, circa 1941-1943. Folder contains war-time correspondence sent during Neale's service with the American Volunteer Group. Includes 37 total documents, including many telegrams sent between Neale and his wife.