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

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'…

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

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

Photograph of employees working in a Lear Jet Stereo 8 facility, circa 1960s.

Photograph of the exterior of the Lear Jet Stereo 8 Factory Branch building, circa 1960s.

Photographic transparency of an award presented to William P. Lear by the employees of the Lear Jet Stereo Division, June 22, 1968. The award is comprised of the first production model of the 8 Track tape cartridge player mounted to a wooden…

Photograph of two men watching as William P. Lear jumps on a piece of windshield material to demonstrate its durability, circa 1960s.Inscription on verso: "WPL - 6LT01 / Lear Avia Archive / WPL jumping on Lear Jet windshield material to show…

Photograph of Paul Mantz (left) and Mike Sutton (right) watching as William P. Lear jumps on a piece of windshield material to demonstrate its durability, circa 1960s.Inscription: "'Don't tell me it can't be done.' / Paul Mantz / Capt. Mike Sutton."