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Photograph of a Lear Jet Stereo 8 player installed in a car, circa 1960s. The label of the tape reads: "Twin Piano / Peter Nero."

Photographic contact sheet containing three images of a Lear Jet Stereo 8 player installed in William P. Lear's station wagon, March 18, 1964. Two of the images show a man seated in the driver's seat. Inscription: "IND-36A / IND-36B / IND-36C /…

Photograph of the interior components of a Lear Jet Stereo 8 device, circa 1960s. Stamped on verso: "Lear Jet Photo."

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'…

Notes written by William P. Lear related to the sale of Lear Jet to the Gates Rubber Company, circa 1967-1968. 17 handwritten pages.

Memorandum to Lear Jet employees from Bob Hagan, Manufacturing Superintendent and Chief of Flight Test, October 9, 1963. Sends thanks and congratulations to employees for a job well done and shares highlights from the test flight of the Learjet 23.…

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…

Brochure for the Learjet 23 aircraft, circa 1964. Contains photographs and information related to the aircraft's design, production, and testing.

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…