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[Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story (Part 3 of 3)]
Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story, Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1960s. Part 3 of 3. Handwritten label on reel: "Tape 3 and 4 - 7-62. Digital preservation 7-27-99. Bio 30-40s. AIFF-Format. WPL audio." Inscription on back of…

[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,…

[Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to Joint Meeting of California-Nevada Engineers]
Audio recording of a speech given by William P. Lear to a Joint Meeting of California-Nevada Engineers, June 1970. Side B of this reel contains the Bell Telephone radio special "It Can't Be Done," describing engineering feats throughout American…

[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…

[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…

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.

Barry Latter oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with Barry Latter and interviewer Dan Hagedorn, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, October 28, 2015.

James Marich oral history interview
Born-digital video recording of an oral history with James "Jim" Marich and interviewer Steve Ellis, recorded as part of The Museum of Flight Oral History Program, July 18, 2017.
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