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

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'…

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

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 /…

Items from Box 80, Folder 1 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1963-1968. Contains documents related to a report about the Stereo 8 division. Eight total items.

Items from Box 80, Folder 12 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, circa 1960s-1970s. Contains advertising kits and advertisements related to Lear Jet Stereo 8 products. Nine total items.

Items from Box 80, Folder 13 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, 1968-1972. Contains correspondence, diagrams, patent copies, lists, and reports related to Lear Jet Stereo 8-track products. 27 total items.