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[Audio recording of "Paul Harvey News" episode that mentions William P. Lear and Learjet]
Audio recording of a "Paul Harvey News" episode that mentions William P. Lear and the Learjet, February 1966. Text on label: "Paul Harvey News 'KAKE Radio.' Broadcast: Feb. 2nd, 1966."

[Employees working at drafting tables in Lear Jet facility]
Photograph of employees working at drafting tables in a Lear Jet facility, circa 1960s. Stamped on verso: "Arthur Preslow Studio / Photography Unlimited / [address in Costa Mesa, California]."

[William P. Lear, Dr. Forrest Bird, and Danny Kaye with Learjet aircraft]
Photograph of (from left to right) William P. Lear, Dr. Forrest Bird, and Danny Kaye with a Learjet aircraft (tail number N1001A), March 13, 1966.Inscription: "'Thanks Bill' / for a memorable day in your 'impeccable accomplishment' FAA type rating…

[Audio recording of segment about Learjet from Arthur Godfrey's radio program]
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…

[Film footage of Lear Jet facilities and Learjet 23 prototype (Part 1 of 2)]
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 Learjet 23 prototype (Part 2 of 2)]
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…

[Memorandum to Lear Jet employees from Bob Hagan, October 9, 1963]
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.…

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 59, Folder 7 - "Personnel matters," 1963-1968, undated]
Items from Box 59, Folder 7 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1963-1968. Contains organizational charts for Lear Jet personnel. Six total documents.

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 73, Folder 4 - Model 23 (N801L) "mock-ups," undated]
Items from Box 73, Folder 4 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1960s. Contains eight color slides reproducing concept art and pantings for the Learjet 23 aircraft.

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 76, Folder 1 - "Military Learjet Model 23 - design specifications," 1960, 1963-1965, undated]
Items from Box 76, Folder 1 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1960s. Contains memorandums, reports, correspondence, and pricing information related to military evaluations of the Learjet 23. 37 total documents.
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