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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…

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.

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…

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…