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Photograph of the cabin interior of a Lear Learstar aircraft, circa 1950s.Stamped on verso: "AiResearch Photograph, Los Angeles, Calif. Photo No. 9901-2."

Photograph of the cabin interior of a Lear Learstar aircraft, circa 1950s.Stamped on verso: "AiResearch Photograph, Los Angeles, Calif. Photo No. 10242-4."

Photograph of people monitoring the first test of the Lear turbine engine, circa 1968-1976. William P. Lear is behind the barrier, second from right.Typed in margin: "First test of Lear turbine engine / Photo-Illustration / Art Alanis."

Photograph of William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear with a Learjet 20 aircraft, circa 1950s-1970s.Stamped on verso: "Art Alanis / Photographic Illustration."

Photograph of Moya O. Lear, William P. Lear, and others celebrating Moya's birthday in an aircraft cabin, March 27, 1952. A birthday cake is in the foreground. Inscription on verso: "[crossed out: 'LearStar 1st flight 5/10/54'] / My birthday…

Photograph of William P. Lear in the cockpit of the Lear Learstar aircraft, circa 1940s-1950s. Inscription on verso: "Flying [lab?] / Learstar."Stamped on verso: "Photo by Artie L. Alanis."

Small bronze cube given to Moya Lear by the American Automobile Association (AAA), September 18, 1982. The AAA logo is engraved on the top of the cube. There is an inscription on the front of cube.Engraved text: "Moya Lear / Guest Speaker / CSAA Mgt.…

Audio recording of a "Paul Harvey News" episode that mentions William P. Lear and the Learjet, February 1966. Text on label: "Paul Harvey News 'KAKE Radio.' Broadcast: Feb. 2nd, 1966."

Fellowship certificate issued to William P. Lear by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, October 1970. Includes several signatures and notes of congratulations.

Plaque awarded to the Lear Fan by the National Society of Professional Engineers, January 1983. A framed engraved brass plate with a shield relief above an inscription is mounted to blue felt background. Text: "The National Society of Professional…