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[Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, August 23, 1938] (Item)

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, August 23, 1938. Discusses Hortense's arrival in the United States, his work and living conditions in Kunming (China), and possible job prospects in the U.S. and China. Two typed pages.

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, June 21, 1937] (Item)

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 Julius Barr to his parents, September 21, 1938] (Item)

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, September 21, 1938. Discusses Japanese aggressions in China, his lack of work, and the uncertainty of the current situation. One typed page.

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, April 29, 1936] (Item)

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 own travels around China, and the sociopolitical situation between China and Japan. She also relates a story in which Julius's aircraft was shot by…

[Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, November 26, 1936] (Item)

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, November 26, 1936. Discusses his work managing an airport, the current political upheaval in China, Zhang Xueliang's decision to relocate the headquarters from Sian (Xi'an), and his flights in the Boeing Model 247D aircraft. Also shares personal news about the family's life in Ping Liang (Ping Liang). Six sheets, nine handwritten pages.

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, March 7, 1937] (Item)

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 mentions Julius being on call as a pilot for Madame Chiang. Four handwritten pages.

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, August 30, 1936] (Item)

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 situations. One handwritten page.

[Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, April 15, 1937] (Item)

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, April 15, 1937. Discusses the dangerous political situation in China, Zhang Xueliang's imprisonment of Chiang Kai‐shek, and the seizure of their air base at Nanhu. Also mentions a clipping, which is not included in the letter. One typed page.

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, June 14, 1937] (Item)

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 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.