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Photograph of five Learjet aircraft (visible tail number N804L) under construction in a Lear hangar, Wichita, Kansas, circa 1960s. Inscription on verso: "Learjets in hangar in Wichita / Photo courtesy Lear Archives."

Photomechanical print featuring four images of the Learjet Lear Fan 2100 aircraft (fuselage number N626BL) in flight, circa 1980s. This aircraft is now owned by The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.

Photograph of a Learjet Lear Liner fuselage under construction, circa 1960s.Stamped on verso: "Lear Jet Corporation / Photograph / No. LLM-10-2 / P.O. Box 1280 / Wichita, Kansas 67201."

Photograph of a Learjet Lear Liner fuselage under construction, circa 1960s.Stamped on verso: "Lear Jet Corporation / Photograph / No. LLM-9-C / P.O. Box 1280 / Wichita, Kansas 67201."

Photograph of a Learmatic navigator, circa 1940s.Inscription: "Learmatic navigator combining directional gyro with adjustable [illegible] and automatic and/or manual loop [rotator?]."

Letter to "all employees of Lear, Inc." from William P. Lear, circa 1949-1950. Announces Lear's winning of the Collier Trophy and thanks employees for their association and cooperation. One handwritten page.

Letter to Ed Conklin from William P. Lear, September 21, 1965. Discusses personal matters and Lear's thoughts on the Lear Siegler merger and stock value. Two typed pages.

Letter to Molt Taylor from William P. Lear, May 5, 1977. Discusses dual engine installation on light aircraft.

Letter to Moya O. Lear from James H. Doolittle, December 11, 1987. Thanks Lear for flowers she sent. One typed page.

Letter to Moya Olsen Lear from J. Sheldon "Torch" Lewis, Vice President of Sales, Lear Fan Limited, May 12, 1981. Provides update on Lear Fan progress. Two typed pages on Lear Fan stationery.