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Brass statuette of a lion given to Moya Olsen Lear by Lions Clubs International, October 8, 1970. The Lions Clubs International logo sits between the left front and left rear paws of the figurine. Along the base is a metal engraved plate.Engraved…

Painting of the Lear Fan Finishing Center in Reno, Nevada, circa 1980s.

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Donald L. Scott and interviewer Ted Lehberger, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, March 8, 2018.

Recognition plaque for the Lear Fan from the National Society of Professional Engineers, January 1983. Includes metal hardware on back.Printed on front: "The National Society of Professional Engineers recognizes the Lear Fan, Reno, Nevada, as one of…

Shield-shaped plaque given to William P. and Moya Olsen Lear by the Nevada Opera Guild, 1972. The engraved brass plate is slightly crooked and mounted on a wood base. A metal hook is affixed to the back.Text: "Patrons Extraordinaire / Mr. & Mrs.…

Pink marble award given to Moya Olsen Lear by the Nevada Women's Fund, 1989. The top portion is shaped like the state of Nevada and is connected to the base by a metal rod. "NWF" is engraved along the top and an engraved oval-shaped metal plate is…

Filmed advertisement for LearAvia Helicopter Services, produced by Northwest Films, circa 1970s. The footage features several shots of Bell 206L Longranger helicopters belonging to LearAvia's charter fleet. The scenes depict the helicopters parked at…

Plaque given to Moya Olsen Lear by National Jewish Hospital and Research Center and National Asthma Center, October 25, 1981. Text: "NJH/NAC National Jewish Hospital and Research Center and National Asthma Center honors the distinguished humanitarian…

Honorary citizen award given to William P. Lear by the Reno Chamber of Commerce, undated. Includes small metal loop on back.Printed on tile on front: "Reno / 'The Biggest Little City in the World.'"Printed on brass plate on front: "William P. Lear /…

Photographic slide of engineers with the Lear steam-powered bus, Reno, Nevada, circa 1974. The bus's engine is on display. Caption on slide: "Lear Steam Bus, Reno plant-turbine engineers show vapor sys."Sticker on slide: "Joe Rychetnik, Photography /…