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[Employees working at drafting tables in Lear Jet facility]
Photograph of employees working at drafting tables in a Lear Jet facility, circa 1960s. Stamped on verso: "Arthur Preslow Studio / Photography Unlimited / [address in Costa Mesa, California]."

[William P. Lear, Dr. Forrest Bird, and Danny Kaye with Learjet aircraft]
Photograph of (from left to right) William P. Lear, Dr. Forrest Bird, and Danny Kaye with a Learjet aircraft (tail number N1001A), March 13, 1966.Inscription: "'Thanks Bill' / for a memorable day in your 'impeccable accomplishment' FAA type rating…

[Film footage of Lear Jet facilities and Learjet 23 prototype (Part 1 of 2)]
Film footage of Lear Jet facilities and Learjet 23 prototypes, produced by Gordon Industrial Films, circa 1960s. The footage opens with shots of a Lear Jet building, likely in Wichita, Kansas. The film then transitions to one of the Learjet 23…

[Film footage of Lear Jet facilities and Learjet 23 prototype (Part 2 of 2)]
Film footage of Lear Jet facilities and a Learjet 23 prototype (tail number N801L), produced by Gordon Industrial Films, circa 1960s. The footage opens with shots of a Lear Jet building, likely in Wichita, Kansas. The film then transitions to the…

[Memorandum to Lear Jet employees from Bob Hagan, October 9, 1963]
Memorandum to Lear Jet employees from Bob Hagan, Manufacturing Superintendent and Chief of Flight Test, October 9, 1963. Sends thanks and congratulations to employees for a job well done and shares highlights from the test flight of the Learjet 23.…

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 59, Folder 7 - "Personnel matters," 1963-1968, undated]
Items from Box 59, Folder 7 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1963-1968. Contains organizational charts for Lear Jet personnel. Six total documents.

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 73, Folder 4 - Model 23 (N801L) "mock-ups," undated]
Items from Box 73, Folder 4 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1960s. Contains eight color slides reproducing concept art and pantings for the Learjet 23 aircraft.

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 76, Folder 1 - "Military Learjet Model 23 - design specifications," 1960, 1963-1965, undated]
Items from Box 76, Folder 1 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1960s. Contains memorandums, reports, correspondence, and pricing information related to military evaluations of the Learjet 23. 37 total documents.

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 77, Folder 6 - Model 23 first flight party, 1963 October 12]
Items from Box 77, Folder 6 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, October 12, 1963. Contains four photographs and one program from the Model 23 first flight party. Includes images of William P. Lear, Wee Georgie Wood, Bill Sipprell, and Moya…

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 78, Folder 3 - Draft of promotional letter/ad, 1964 November]
Items from Box 78, Folder 3 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, November 1964. Contains one typed and one handwritten draft of a promotional letter/advertisement for the Lear Jet. Two total items.
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