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Photograph of Gerald R. Ford looking at device components, possibly at a Lear Motors facility, circa 1970s.

Photograph of a Lear Motors steam engine and a Chevrolet Monte Carlo, circa 1970-1973.

Photograph of the Lear Vapordyne Indy race car, circa 1968-1971.Printed in margin: "Lear Motors Corporation."

Photograph of William P. Lear with a boiler for the Lear Vapordyne Indy race car, circa 1969-1971.Inscription on verso: "Please return this photo to W. A. Moore, Lear Motors Corp., [address Reno, Nevada]."

Concept drawing of the Learcoach, circa 1970.

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…

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."