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Spiral-bound calendar created by Moya Olsen Lear, likely as a gift for family and friends. White cover with black and white pages. Printed on first page after cover: "The following pages record a few of my memories of the last century for you and…

Plaque awarded to William P. Lear for his posthumous induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, 1993. Silver metal plate mounted on wood base. Plate depicts a portrait of Lear and includes text. Text: "Patent #1,944,139 / Issued 1934 / Radio…

Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame commemorative medal dedicated to William P. Lear. The object is circular with an attached blue, white, and red polyester ribbon. The medal is silver with blue etched in lettering, "Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame." In…

Framed commemorative medal given to William P. Lear by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, 1993. A red, white, and blue ribbon with medal is framed within a blue felt background above a metal engraved plate. A hanging wire is attached on verso.…

Appreciation plaque given to Moya Olsen Lear by Aerotech and SAE International, 1989. Five raised reliefs of golfer in wood base with engraved brass plate.Engraved on plate: "Aerotech '89 / SAE International / Presented in appreciation to Mrs. Moya…

Part of Crystal Eagle Award given to William P. Lear by the Aero Club of Northern California, 1986. The award is in two pieces: this is the top half, a crystal shaped like an eagle in flight.

Part of the Crystal Eagle Award given to William P. Lear by the Aero Club of Northern California, 1986. The award is in two pieces: this is the redwood base with an engraved metal plate mounted to the front. Engraved text: "The Aero Club of Northern…

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…

Western Reserve Hall of Fame commemorative medal constructed out of circular shaped bronze material. The medal is housed in a rectangular blue and grey velvet case. Engraved in high relief on the front of the medal is a Pegasus with a rider and the…

Plaque given to William P. Lear by International Aerospace Hall of Fame, 1981. Text: "The International Aerospace Hall of Fame / Honors / William P. Lear / For Distinguished Aerospace Achievement / 1981."