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[William P. Lear and Robert Cummings in cockpit of Learstar aircraft]
Photograph of William P. Lear (right) and Robert Cummings (left) in the cockpit of a Learstar aircraft, circa 1950s.Typed caption on verso: "Flying pals ---- Prominent motion picture and television star Robert Cummings chats with his long-time…

[William P. Lear, Michael I of Romania, and others looking at sheet of paper]
Photograph of William P. Lear (right), Michael I of Romania (second from right), and two unidentified men looking at a sheet of paper, likely a technical drawing, circa 1950s. An unidentified Lear, Incorporated aircraft is in the background.

[William P. Lear addressing Lear employees in classroom]
Photograph of William P. Lear (at podium) addressing Lear employees in a classroom, circa 1950s. Several display boards in the room give details about Lear sales and services.Stamped on verso: "Hullibarger's Photography, [address in Manhattan Beach,…

[William P. Lear addressing attendees of Lear Autopilot Service School]
Photograph of William P. Lear (pointing to schematic drawing) addressing attendees of the Lear Autopilot Service School, Grand Rapids, Michigan, September 1951. The caption gives details about the school and Lear's presentation.Typed caption on…

[Employees working in Autopilot Lab]
Photograph of employees working in the Autopilot Lab at a Lear facility, circa 1950s-1960s.Typed caption: "View of autopilot lab where AF Haiduck's office is now located."

[Employees working in sales, purchasing, and administrative offices]
Photograph of employees working in the sales, purchasing, and administrative offices at a Lear, Incorporated facility, Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1950s-1960s. The caption notes that a Lear wire recorder is on a cart behind the first desk on the…

[Employees of Special Design Group working at desks and drafting tables]
Photograph of employees of the Special Design Group working at desks and drafting tables in a Lear, Incorporated hangar, Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1950s-1960s.Typed caption on verso: "At Lear Hangar: Special Design Group. Lear, Inc., Grand…

[Employees working in Electronic Laboratory]
Photograph of employees working in the Electronic Laboratory at a Lear, Incorporated facility, Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1950s-1960s.Typed caption: "Electronic Laboratory. Lear, Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich. Page 6."

[Employee using microscope]
Photograph of an employee using a microscope at a Lear, Incorporated facility, Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1950s-1960s.Typed caption: "Microscopic investigation of metal. Lear, Inc. Grand Rapids, Mich. Page 5."

[Employees working in Gyroscope and Gyroscopic Instrument Laboratory]
Photograph of employees working in the Gyroscope and Gyroscopic Instrument Laboratory at a Lear, Incorporated facility, Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1950s-1960s.Typed caption on verso: "Gyroscope and Gyroscopic Instrument Laboratory. Lear, Inc.,…
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