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Letter to Mr. J. K. Whanger, Lawrence Scudder and Company, from Richard A. Marsen, Lear Developments, June 19, 1939. Provides a "general outline of the patent situation at Lear Developments." Seven typed pages and original folder labeled "L-r2 /…

Letter to William P. Lear from Richard A. Marsen, June 20, 1939. Recommends that the company take a more general tone when announcing and publicizing products in order to protect Lear Developments' patents. References an Associated Press release…

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…

Barnstormer trophy given to Moya Olsen Lear by the Antelope Valley Aero Museum, 1984. The acrylic top is etched with two biplanes on either side of a pilot. "Barnstormer Trophy" is etched above the pilot and an etched scroll under the pilot reads…

Affidavit given by Richard M. "Dick" Mock, Executive Vice President of Lear, Incorporated, to the State of Michigan, dated August 9, 1948, copied January 18, 1956. Gives details about the company's history, operations, and finances. Two typed pages.

Painting of the Lear Fan Finishing Center in Reno, Nevada, circa 1980s.

Audio recording of an episode of "The Innovators" about William P. Lear, circa February 1970. Text on label: "From Functional Media, Inc. [address in Chicago, Illinois]. To: Bill Lear. Episode for The Innovators, NBC Radio Network, Monitor…Saturday,…

Membership plaque for the National Business Aircraft Association, 1996. Engraved metal plate mounted on wood base. Engraved on plate: "National Business Aircraft Association, Inc. / Dedicated to promote the aviation interests of its members; to…

Distinguished Merit Citation given to William P. Lear by the Brotherhood of Christians and Jews at the National Conference, undated. Includes small brass loop on back.Text: "William P. Lear / Industrial Human Relations Award."

Appreciation plaque given to William P. Lear by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association, May 1973. Two blue and silver aluminum plates are affixed to wood base. The large top plate depicts a partial side view of a bird's head with beak.Top…