Photograph of a partially-constructed de Havilland D.H.6 aircraft, New York, circa 1921. Inscription on verso: "Hope to finish this up next week. The new veneer in the side makes it look like an S.V.A. is finished natural. / New York -- 1921 / D.H.…
Sarnoff Citation certificate presented to William P. Lear by the Radio Club of America, November 18, 1977. The certificate is laminated to a wood base. On verso are two metal loops with a small rope for hanging the plaque. Printed on front: "The…
Lithographic map of Roosevelt Field, Long Island, New York, circa 1931-1939. Several locations are noted on the map, including Learadio Laboratories (location "J").
Photograph of William P. Lear and Amelia Earhart, Roosevelt Field, New York, circa 1935.Inscription on verso: "(1935) / 2 yrs. before she crashed in the Pacific /Taken at Roosevelt Field, N.Y / Amelia Earhart and Lear / (She died July 2, 1937)."Typed…
Photograph of William P. Lear with radio equipment, New York City, New York, circa 1929-1930. Inscription on verso: "In exp. Lab / N.Y. [crossed out: 'Roosevelt Field'] / N.Y. City / 1929 or 1930."
Photograph of William P. Lear with his Stinson SR Reliant aircraft at Roosevelt Field, Mineola, New York, August 1933. Typed caption on verso: "Bill Lear seizes the opportunity to pose with his newly acquired 'Executive Model Stinson Relient [sic]'.…
Photograph of people working in the Lear Developments workshop, New York City, New York, circa 1933-1938. Machine tools and device casings are visible on the workbenches.
Photograph of people working in the Lear Developments workshop, New York City, New York, circa 1933-1938. Electronic components, device casings, and a loop antenna are visible on the workbenches.Inscription on verso: "The Lear (1) Engineering Dept,…