Photograph of a Lear Jet Stereo 8 eight-track tape, circa 1960s. The label on the tape reads: "Tender is the Night / Guitars Unlimited." Two arrows in black ink indicate where to apply pressure to open the cartridge.Typed caption: "New 'Flip'…
Note from William P. Lear, circa 1960s. Expresses his thanks and appreciation "to each and every one of you" (likely referring to Lear Jet employees) for efforts related to Learjet 23 production. References the aircraft's first flight. One…
Promotional film for Lear, Incorporated, produced by Norman Wright Productions (Hollywood, California) and narrated by Bob Cummings, circa 1960s. The footage opens with a dramatization of an astronaut piloting a futuristic spacecraft on a deep-space…
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 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…
Promotional film for the Siegler Corporation, produced McNamara Productions, circa 1960s. The footage presents an overview of the company and its work in the aerospace and electronics fields. The first segment introduces Siegler's ten divisions (the…
Audio recording of a segment about the Learjet from one of Arthur Godfrey's radio programs, circa February 1970.
Text on label: "Jan. 24 KFH Radio. Godfrey CBS radio. Bill Lear Jet."
Inscription on accompanying note: "Bob Cummings on Hollywood…
Audio recording of an aura reading for William P. Lear, circa 1960s.
Handwritten label on reel: "WPL - Aura reading."
Typed label on reel: "WPL - Hondorus. Feb. 25, 1968. [likely referring to a previous recording taped over by the aura…