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U.S. Army Air Forces report, "Report on Women Pilot Program," written by Jacqueline Cochran, Director of Women Pilots, circa 1945. 56 typed pages (page 1 is missing).

French curve drafting tool produced by Dietzgen Excello and used by North American Aviation draftsperson Margery Watson, circa 1943-1945. During her time at NAA, Watson served on the design team for the North American P-51 Mustang.

Katharine Wright Memorial Award given to Moya Olsen Lear by Gates Learjet Corporation, September 24, 1981. The brass medal from top half is loose from plaque and metal hardware is present on the back.Text on top brass plate: "Wilbur Wright /…

Photograph of Minnie M. Boyd (right) and an unidentified woman standing on the wings of a parked Erco 415C Ercoupe aircraft, Washington State, circa 1930s-1950s. The sign on the hangar behind them reads: "Wallace Air Service."Stamped on verso:…

Typed note from the "Jewell County Record" newspaper regarding an article about Iva (Fullerton) Metz published on July 18, 1942. Includes the text of the article: "Congratulations to Ivalee Fullerton, as she was allowed to fly alone Sunday. She is…

Photograph of (from left to right) Moya O. Lear, Steve Hinton, and Jerry Higgins in a meeting room, circa 1978. A large trophy bearing the portrait of William P. Lear is on the table behind them.Inscription on verso: "Steve Hinton (center) / Red…

Photograph of Moya O. Lear at an event hosted by Lear Fan employees in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, 1981. Lear holds an award engraved with a Lear Fan aircraft. Inscription on verso: "1981 - Presentation made to MOL by employees of Newtownabbey…

Photograph of Moya O. Lear (fourth from right) walking with Henry Beaird, Dorwin Templeton, Linden Blue, and Bill Surbey, circa 1980s. Inscription on verso: "Hank Beair / Dorwin Templeton / MOL / Linden Blue / Bill Surbey." Stamped on verso: "Lear…

Photograph of Moya O. Lear talking with two men, circa 1980s. Inscription on verso: "Len [Poney?] with MOL arm around him."

Photograph of Moya O. Lear (center) with Dennis Newton, Hank Beaird, John Penney, and an unidentified man in front of a Lear Fan aircraft, circa 1980s. Inscription on verso: "Dennis Newton / Hank Beaird / MOL / John Penney."