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[Photograph album dedication] (Item)

Handwritten dedication from Julius A. Barr to Mr. James C. Elder, June 1937. Item from album page 1.Inscription: "This album is presented to Mr. James C. Elder in appreciation of his creating a feeling of stability in this land of uncertainties. Julius A. Barr. June 1937."Part of the Julius A. Barr photograph album containing three hundred and thirty-nine (339) black-and-white photographs, circa…

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, March 31, 1939] (Item)

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, March 31, 1939. Discusses the death of Julius and others in the crash of a Boeing Model 307 Stratoliner. Includes a handwritten addendum dated April 4th, which relates her plans for the future. Six typed and handwritten pages.

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents] (Item)

Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, circa 1930s. Shares personal news about the family and mentions a future trip to Denver (Colorado). Two handwritten pages.

[Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Barr from Julius A. Barr] (Item)

Envelope addressed to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Barr (Pittsburg, Pennsylvania) from Julius A. Barr (Nanjing, China), circa 1930s. The envelope is empty.

Julius's valuable letters / Save [envelope] (Item)

Envelope labeled, "Julius's valuable letters / Save," circa 1930s. The envelope is empty.

[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 Julius Barr to his parents, May 26, 1938] (Item)

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, May 26, 1938. Discusses the family's trip from Sydney (Australia) to Hong Kong, his experiences in Bali (Indonesia), and his plans upon returning to China. The letter also mentions two photographs, which were not digitized. Two handwritten pages on Bali Hotel stationery.

[Letter from Hortense Barr to Julius Barr's parents, July 13, 1937] (Item)

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.

[Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, July 17, 1938] (Item)

Letter from Julius Barr to his parents, July 17, 1938. Discusses Hortense's return to the United States, his continued work in China, and the family trip to Sydney (Australia). The photographs mentioned were not included in the letter. One typed page on Bali Hotel stationery.

[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.