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…
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."
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."
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…
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…
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…
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 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 containing excerpts from an Institute of Aeronautical Sciences (IAS) panel on aircraft developments and an Easter party with Lear family and friends, circa 1950s.
Typed label on reel: "Panel discussion: WPL and Gus Raspit…