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Audio recording of excerpt from William P. Lear's speech about steam engine development, circa 1970s. Handwritten label on reel: "U.S. govn't letter, interview."

Photographic slide of engineers with the Lear steam-powered bus, Reno, Nevada, circa 1974. The bus's engine is on display. Caption on slide: "Lear Steam Bus, Reno plant-turbine engineers show vapor sys."Sticker on slide: "Joe Rychetnik, Photography /…

Photographic slide of the Lear steam-powered bus and a Stanley Steamer motorcar at a Lear Motors facility, Reno, Nevada, circa 1972. William P. Lear is on the right (in red jacket).Caption on slide: "Lear Steam Bus & Lear (red coat) on Stanley…

Photographic slide of William P. Lear with the Lear steam-powered bus at a Lear Motors facility, Reno, Nevada, circa 1972. Caption on slide: "William P. Lear w/ steam bus engine at Reno plant. 72."Sticker on slide: "Joe Rychetnik, Photography / San…

Items from Box 98, Folder 3 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, 1972-1976. Contains a journal belonging to William P. Lear with handwritten entries related to his steam projects and personal life. Also included are nine loose pages of…

Items from Box 88, Folder 18 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, October 1969. Contains patent information related to the Racer automobile designed by William A. Moore and Robert E. Davids. Three items.

Oblique aerial photograph of Lear facilities and surrounding area, circa 1970-1972. The labels read "Lear Jet Service Center," "Lear Motors Corporation," and "Prime Plastics."Inscription on verso: "Box 43 / Folder 1075."

Photograph of William P. Lear (left) shaking hands with General Motors president Ed Cole (right), circa 1970s. Inscription on verso: "Ed Cole / Pres. / Gen Motors."

Photograph of William P. Lear (right) showing an engine part to an unidentified man, circa 1970s. Inscription: "Yes! 50,000 R.P.M. and 250 H.P."Stamped on verso: "Art Alanis / Photographic Illustration."

Photograph of William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear in a workshop, likely at a Lear Motors facility, circa 1970s.