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Aerial photograph of buildings at an airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1935.Inscription: "A.M. 271. Airport buildings. Las Vegas Nev."Inscription on verso: "1935"Stamped on verso: "Official Photo. Credit to be given 23rd Photo Section. Air Corps,…

Aerial photograph of Leach Lake in Death Valley, September 30, 1941.Stamped on verso: "M17-124-BF. (9-30-41)(8.25-23000). Leach Lake, Death Valley, Calif."Item from the Lee Embree photograph album, circa 1920s-1970s. Album contains one hundred forty…

Plaque presented to William P. Lear by Stead Social Club, June 26, 1971. The engraved brass plate is slightly crooked and mounted on a wood base. There is a metal hanging wire on reverse.Text: "Presented to / William P. Lear / For Outstanding…

Documentary film about William P. Lear, produced and directed by Carol Schreder, narrated by Lloyd Bridges, released by the American Film Institute, copyright 1974. The film presents a biographical account of Lear's life and career and his…

Photographic slide of William P. Lear with the Lear steam-powered bus at a Lear Motors facility, Reno, Nevada, circa 1972. Caption on slide: "William P. Lear w/ steam bus engine at Reno plant. 72."Sticker on slide: "Joe Rychetnik, Photography / San…

Photographic slide of the Lear steam-powered bus and a Stanley Steamer motorcar at a Lear Motors facility, Reno, Nevada, circa 1972. William P. Lear is on the right (in red jacket).Caption on slide: "Lear Steam Bus & Lear (red coat) on Stanley…

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 /…

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 /…

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…

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…