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[Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce]
Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Michigan, circa 1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. WPL." Typed label on back of box: "Wm Lear speech for Chamber of Commerce, All…

[Draft and notes of speech given by William P. Lear to Flying Tigers]
Draft and notes of a speech given by William P. Lear to the Flying Tigers, July 4, 1971. One handwritten page with verso notes.

[Drawing of helicopter heater]
Drawing of a helicopter heater, sketched by William P. Lear, September 20, 1975. Includes several handwritten notes.

[Letter to "all employees of Lear, Inc." from William P. Lear, circa 1949-1950]
Letter to "all employees of Lear, Inc." from William P. Lear, circa 1949-1950. Announces Lear's winning of the Collier Trophy and thanks employees for their association and cooperation. One handwritten page.

[Letter to Ed Conklin from William P. Lear, September 21, 1965]
Letter to Ed Conklin from William P. Lear, September 21, 1965. Discusses personal matters and Lear's thoughts on the Lear Siegler merger and stock value. Two typed pages.

[Letter to Molt Taylor from William P. Lear, May 5, 1977]
Letter to Molt Taylor from William P. Lear, May 5, 1977. Discusses dual engine installation on light aircraft.

[Letter to Moya O. Lear from James H. Doolittle, December 11, 1987]
Letter to Moya O. Lear from James H. Doolittle, December 11, 1987. Thanks Lear for flowers she sent. One typed page.

[Letter to Sam Auld from William P. Lear, March 6, 1978]
Letter (photocopy) to Sam Auld from William P. Lear, March 6, 1978. Discusses Lear's "purposes and desires" for Lear Avia and the Lear Fan after his death. Two handwritten pages.

[Note from William P. Lear, circa 1960s]
Note from William P. Lear, circa 1960s. Expresses his thanks and appreciation "to each and every one of you" (likely referring to Lear Jet employees) for efforts related to Learjet 23 production. References the aircraft's first flight. One…

[Notes written by William P. Lear related to sale of Lear Jet]
Notes written by William P. Lear related to the sale of Lear Jet to the Gates Rubber Company, circa 1967-1968. 17 handwritten pages.
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