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[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 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.

[Letter to Helen Jackson, wife of Thomas Walter Jackson, from Leola McDonald, October 20, 1942] (Item)

Letter to Helen Jackson, wife of Thomas Walter Jackson, from Leola McDonald, October 20, 1942. Sends condolences regarding the death of her husband and forwards a photograph of Jackson, other servicemen, and their families eating dinner together. Three handwritten pages.

[Letter to Erwin, Doris, and family from "Little Remi" (Remi Charles O'Connor), July 23, 1944] (Item)

Letter to Erwin, Doris, and family from "Little Remi" (Remi Charles O'Connor), July 23, 1944. Describes his tour of duty in the Pacific Theater, including the line-crossing ceremony aboard ship, his impression of the South Pacific, and leisure activities on an unspecified island when not on duty. Four handwritten pages with envelope.

[Letter to Helen Jane Jackson from Captain Frank J. Pope, October 1, 1942] (Item)

Letter to Helen Jane Jackson, wife of Thomas Walter Jackson, from Captain Frank J. Pope, operations officer of the 54th Fighter Squadron, October 1, 1942. Sends condolences regarding the death of her husband. Eight handwritten pages with envelope.