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Photograph of a Boeing Model 40A air mail aircraft taking off from Elko, Nevada en route for New York, circa July 1, 1927.Inscription on verso: "Air mail leaving Elko, Nevada for N. Y. About July 1st, 1927.1st day of Boeing's operation of…

Plaque given to Moya Olsen Lear by Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, circa 1980s. Ceramic tile inset into wood frame with engraved metal plate. The plate has broken loose from the plaque. Printed on tile: "Reno / The Biggest Little City in the…

Plaque given to William P. Lear by the Lahontan Audubon Society, January 16, 1974. The certificate has been laminated to a wood base. It includes a metal bracket on verso. Printed on front: "Audubon Citation for Exceptionally Meritorious Achievement…

Audio recording of an aura reading for William P. Lear, circa 1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "WPL - Aura reading." Typed label on reel: "WPL - Hondorus. Feb. 25, 1968. [likely referring to a previous recording taped over by the aura…

Film footage of a Bell 206B Jetranger helicopter (registration N2234W) transporting cargo containers, Reno, Nevada, circa 1960s-1970s. The footage opens with the Jetranger approaching and landing in the parking lot of the Answer Man hardware store.…

Photographic negative of William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear in the Lear steam-powered bus, Reno, Nevada, circa 1970s.

Photograph of William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear in the Lear steam-powered bus, Reno, Nevada, circa 1970s.

Film footage of the 1959 World Congress of Flight, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1959. The footage contains brief clips of military aircraft and spectators at the event. Scenes include aircraft taking off, in flight, demonstrating weapons, and performing aerial…

Diploma given to Moya Olsen Lear by the University of Nevada, Reno, May 22, 1982. The diploma is mounted under acrylic onto a wood base with four metal rosettes. Printed on diploma: "The University of Nevada-Reno / Has conferred upon / Moya Olsen…

Aerial photograph of an airport in Reno, Nevada, circa 1930s. Inscription: "A.M. 200. Airport, Reno, Nev."Stamped on verso: "Official Photo. Credit to be given 23rd Photo Section. Air Corps, U.S. Army."Item from the Lee Embree photograph album, circa…