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[Audio recording of interview with William P. Lear and "Air Review" reporter]

Audio recording of an interview with William P. Lear and an "Air Review" reporter, Geneva, Switzerland, January 9, 1961. Text on reel label: "1-9 - Belgium Air Review. Geneva interview. [illegible]. Carl [illegible]. Belgium Air Review."

[Audio recording of episode of "The Innovators" about William P. Lear]

Audio recording of an episode of "The Innovators" about William P. Lear, circa February 1970. Text on label: "From Functional Media, Inc. [address in Chicago, Illinois]. To: Bill Lear. Episode for The Innovators, NBC Radio Network, Monitor…Saturday,…

By the seat of his pants [documentary film about William P. Lear]

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…

[John J. Burzynski -- engineering notebook, 1976-1977]

Engineering notebook kept by Lear employee John J. Burzynski, circa 1976-1977. Contains dated entries, notes, and diagrams. 133 handwritten pages.

[William P. Lear and unidentified man looking at technical drawing]

Photograph of William P. Lear (seated) and an unidentified man looking at a technical drawing, circa 1970s. An office area is visible through the window behind the men.Inscription on verso: "Lear Motors Engineering."Stamped on verso: "Bry / [address…

[William P. Lear talking with Lear Motors engineers]

Photograph of William P. Lear (second from left) talking with a group of Lear Motors engineers, circa 1970s. Inscription on verso: "Lear Motors engineers."Stamped on verso: "Bry / [address and telephone number in California address]."Stamped on…

[Lear Avionics engineers working in lab]

Photograph of two Lear Avionics engineers working in a lab, circa 1960s.Typed caption on verso: "Avionics Service Engineers' equipment, as shown in this view of the modern shop, permits fast, accurate analysis of autopilot malfunctions."

[Robert L. Drake working in his office]

Photograph of Robert L. Drake, Chief Electrical Engineer of Lear Avia, working in his office, circa 1940s. Typed caption on verso: "R. L. Drake, Chief Electrical Engineer, in his office."Inscription on verso: "Drake in his own office."

[Arling W. Ryberg working in his office]

Photograph of Arling W. Ryberg, Chief Mechanical Engineer of Lear Avia, working in his office, circa 1940. Drafting tools and device components are visible on his desktop.Inscription: "Arlie Ryberg. 1940."Typed caption on verso: "A. W. Ryberg, Chief…

Arthur Davenport oral history interview

Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Arthur K. Davenport and interviewer John Barth, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, June 26, 2019.

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