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Part of Crystal Eagle Award given to William P. Lear by the Aero Club of Northern California, 1986. The award is in two pieces: this is the top half, a crystal shaped like an eagle in flight.

Plaque constructed out of a tan wood base. On the top of the base is a dark brown wood with a golden metal 8 track player. There is a golden colored plate adhered to the base that has the text, "In recognition and gratitude by the employees of Lear…

Entrepreneur of the Year Award given to William P. Lear by the Research Directors' Association of Chicago, May 1970. A paper certificate is mounted under clear acrylic affixed to a wood base. Text: "The Research Directors' Association of Chicago /…

Lawrence Sperry Award given to William P. Lear, August 3, 1985. Wood plaque with engraved brass plate on front. Engraving depicts aviator Lawrence Sperry with a biplane and includes text. Text: "Outstanding Service to Aerospace / Lawrence Sperry…

Recognition plaque given to William P. Lear by Society of Automotive Engineers, October 1, 1967. Panel includes easel back.Text: "Presented to William P. Lear in recognition of 25 years of active membership in the Society of Automotive Engineers /…

Aviation Hall of Fame award given to William P. Lear, Sr., July 22, 1978. Round pendant medallion with small loop at top mounted on matboard. Background is a starburst with red, white, blue, and black shape in center. Embossed on medallion: "Aviation…

Framed award certificate given to William P. Lear by the San Fernando Valley Engineers' Council, February 28, 1970. The certificate is mounted on a blue mat. On the right top corner of the certificate is a gold-colored circular relief [medal?] that…

Torch of Liberty Award given to Moya Olsen Lear by the Anti-Defamation League, May 17, 1990. Flame-shaped glass top mounted on black acrylic and wood base with brass engraved plate on front. Engraved on plate: "Torch of Liberty Award / Presented by…

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…

Mounted diploma given to Moya Olsen Lear by Pepperdine University, April 16, 1983. The diploma is laminated to a rosewood base. Printed on diploma: "Pepperdine University / To all to whom these letters shall come, Greetings / The Regents of the…