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Lawrence Sperry Award given to William P. Lear, August 3, 1985. Wood plaque with engraved brass plate on front. Engraving depicts aviator Lawrence Sperry with a biplane and includes text. Text: "Outstanding Service to Aerospace / Lawrence Sperry…

Appreciation plaque given to William P. Lear by the Society of Aerospace Material and Process Engineers, April 30, 1969. Text: "Whereas / William Powell Lear, Sr. / Has performed an outstanding service as / Banquet Speaker / In the / Society of…

Recognition plaque given to William P. Lear by Society of Automotive Engineers, October 1, 1967. Panel includes easel back.Text: "Presented to William P. Lear in recognition of 25 years of active membership in the Society of Automotive Engineers /…

Native Son award. Wood plaque with brass plate scroll on front presented to William P. Lear by the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce of Hannibal, Missouri, 1957. Includes metal chain on back for hanging plaque.

Three photographs laminated to front of hand-carved wood panel, with letter to William P. Lear from Alfred R. Gray laminated to the back of the panel, January 21, 1974. The letter discusses the Gray family's 1920 move from Boston, Massachusetts to…

Laminated pressboard plaque of appreciation given to William P. Lear by the Society of Automotive Engineers, 1967. Printed on front: "In appreciation of outstanding service / W. P. Lear, Sr. / General Chairman / 1967 SAE National Business Aircraft…

Honorary citizen award given to William P. Lear by the Reno Chamber of Commerce, undated. Includes small metal loop on back.Printed on tile on front: "Reno / 'The Biggest Little City in the World.'"Printed on brass plate on front: "William P. Lear /…

Distinguished Merit Citation given to William P. Lear by the Brotherhood of Christians and Jews at the National Conference, undated. Includes small brass loop on back.Text: "William P. Lear / Industrial Human Relations Award."

Aviation Hall of Fame award given to William P. Lear, Sr., July 22, 1978. Round pendant medallion with small loop at top mounted on matboard. Background is a starburst with red, white, blue, and black shape in center. Embossed on medallion: "Aviation…

Framed award certificate given to William P. Lear by the San Fernando Valley Engineers' Council, February 28, 1970. The certificate is mounted on a blue mat. On the right top corner of the certificate is a gold-colored circular relief [medal?] that…