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...And On Beyond [Lear, Incorporated promotional film]
Promotional film for Lear, Incorporated, produced by Norman Wright Productions (Hollywood, California) and narrated by Bob Cummings, circa 1960s. The footage opens with a dramatization of an astronaut piloting a futuristic spacecraft on a deep-space…

[Audio recording of Lear, Incorporated meeting about autopilot development]
Audio recording of a Lear, Incorporated meeting about autopilot development, circa 1950s-1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "Lear Inc. auto pilot - WPL."

Receiver, Radio/Learavian with Direction Finder
Maroon leatherette case with gray metal across top. Along top are three frequency ranges, "Marine," "Broadcast" and "Range" with selecting dials. At top are also 2 plugs and a switch for "Phones," "Receiving," "Direction Finding" and "Ant." Also has…

Receiver, Radio/Learavian RM 402 C
Radio receiver constructed out of a reddish brown leatherette case with stitched leather handle at top. Black metal face at top, covered with clear plastic. Three frequency ranges, green, red, green. 3 brown bakelite dials and 3 plugs. Dataplate at…

Receiver, Radio/Learavian P-10A, portable
Portable radio has mahogany wood case with olive green metal along top. Has face and dials along top. Frequency range has broadcast band, marine band and beacon. Tuning area has broken plastic cover. Top has two knobs and two selectors. Two plugs and…

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 43, Folder 20 - WPL agreement to sell or merge with Siegler Corp., undated (circa 1961-1962)]
Items from Box 43, Folder 20 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1961-1962. Contains handwritten notes and a partial draft prepared by William P. Lear regarding Lear, Incorporated and its sale to or merger with the Siegler…

[Letter to "all employees of Lear, Inc." from William P. Lear, circa 1949-1950]
Letter to "all employees of Lear, Inc." from William P. Lear, circa 1949-1950. Announces Lear's winning of the Collier Trophy and thanks employees for their association and cooperation. One handwritten page.

[Audio recording of excerpts related to William P. Lear or his businesses]
Audio recording comprised of three excerpts from separate recording sessions, all related to William P. Lear or his businesses, circa mid-1950s. The excerpts are 1) Lear discussing his 1956 flight to the Soviet Unions, 2) a business meeting of Lear…

[Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce]
Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Michigan, circa 1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. WPL." Typed label on back of box: "Wm Lear speech for Chamber of Commerce, All…

[Audio recording of meeting with William P. Lear and others regarding foreign sales]
Audio recording of a meeting with William P. Lear and others regarding foreign sales, 1950s-1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "WPL interview."
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