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- Collection: William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers
"Lear Vapordyne" by Lear Motors Corp.
!["Lear Vapordyne" by Lear Motors Corp.](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/40a8017228b5c7bb23d6488bff88aca8.jpg ""Lear Vapordyne" by Lear Motors Corp.")
Informational sheet for the Lear Vapordyne Indy race car, circa 1969-1971. Contains drawings, photographs, and information related to the Vapordyne's development.
[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 80, Folder 13 - "Patent documentation for 8-track player, cartridges, and related components," 1968 July - 1972 January]
![[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 80, Folder 13 - "Patent documentation for 8-track player, cartridges, and related components," 1968 July - 1972 January]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/594405fa3d60ec80574e120b668a57c7.jpg "[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 80, Folder 13 - "Patent documentation for 8-track player, cartridges, and related components," 1968 July - 1972 January]")
Items from Box 80, Folder 13 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, 1968-1972. Contains correspondence, diagrams, patent copies, lists, and reports related to Lear Jet Stereo 8-track products. 27 total items.
[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 96, Folder 4 - Steam turbine system, 1968-1973, undated]
![[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 96, Folder 4 - Steam turbine system, 1968-1973, undated]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/7edb20be7008303415ad6decc461cee0.jpg "[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 96, Folder 4 - Steam turbine system, 1968-1973, undated]")
Items from Box 96, Folder 4 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1968-1973. Contains assorted notes, correspondence, sketches, and drafts related to the Lear Motors Corporation steam turbine system. 22 total items.
[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 93, Folder 7 - "Brief history of the Lear Motors Corporation research of vapor turbines" and "Gas turbines," undated (circa 1968-1976)]
![[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 93, Folder 7 - "Brief history of the Lear Motors Corporation research of vapor turbines" and "Gas turbines," undated (circa 1968-1976)]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/3b6d907987d04662dc25eecf48952483.jpg "[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 93, Folder 7 - "Brief history of the Lear Motors Corporation research of vapor turbines" and "Gas turbines," undated (circa 1968-1976)]")
Items from Box 93, Folder 7 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1968-1976. Contains presentation notes, a brochure, patent copies, and diagrams related to the Lear Motors Corporation's history and turbine development. 28 total items.
First test of Lear turbine engine
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."
Complexity comparison [between steam system and gas turbine]
![Complexity comparison [between steam system and gas turbine]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/a987861768929c34bf99a9b1b8a71a34.jpg "Complexity comparison [between steam system and gas turbine]")
Diagram (photographic reproduction) of a complexity comparison between a steam system and a gas turbine, circa 1968-1976.Title: "Complexity comparison."Inscription on verso: "Master / Do not remove."Typed on verso: "Figure 53."
Learium turbine system components
Composite photograph featuring four captioned images of Learium turbine system components, circa 1968-1976. Captions: "Learium turbine system components / Drive turbine & alternator / Regenerator box & boiler feed pump below / Auxiliary…
Model, Car/Viking High G Super Sport Chrysler, Model 8
Model car of the Viking High G. Super Sport Chrysler Model 8. The model is made of wood that has been painted pearl blue, navy and black. There is a cream label adhered to the bottom with black text stating, "Seal blue, Viking High G Super Sport…
[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 107, Folder 3 - WPL patents, 1968-1990]
![[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 107, Folder 3 - WPL patents, 1968-1990]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/f0458148c2f29efdf1147ba62672f9f3.jpg "[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 107, Folder 3 - WPL patents, 1968-1990]")
Items from Box 107, Folder 3 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1968-1990. Contains documents and correspondence related to various patents filed by William P. Lear. 31 total items.
[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 96, Folder 6; Box 202, Folder 1 - "Vapordyne" -- correspondence, specifications, sketches, and contact sheet, 1969 May - October]
![[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 96, Folder 6; Box 202, Folder 1 - "Vapordyne" -- correspondence, specifications, sketches, and contact sheet, 1969 May - October]](https://digitalcollections.museumofflight.org/files/square_thumbnails/55d91cd8694f3b06a73b40e8e1846667.jpg "[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 96, Folder 6; Box 202, Folder 1 - "Vapordyne" -- correspondence, specifications, sketches, and contact sheet, 1969 May - October]")
Items from Box 96, Folder 6 and Box 202, Folder 1 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, May- October 1969. Contains correspondence, specifications, sketches, and a contact sheet related to the Lear Motors Corporation's Vapordyne steam-powered…