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Photograph of William P. Lear (center) discussing components with a group of men at a CASA plant, Madrid, Spain, November, 21, 1960.Inscription on verso: "William P. Lear, Sr., center, at CASA plant, Madrid / November 21, 1960. At his right: Mr.…

Photograph of William P. Lear (center) and others looking at a component at a CASA plant, Madrid, Spain, November, 21, 1960.Inscription on verso: "William P. Lear, Sr., at the CASA plant, Madrid, November 21, 1960. Mr. Valle, chief engineer at CASA…

Photograph of William P. Lear (center) and others looking at a component at a CASA plant, Madrid, Spain, November, 21, 1960.Inscription on verso: "Wm P. Lear, Sr., (center, facing camera) seen during visit to CASA plant, Madrid, on November 21, 1960.…

Audio recording of an aura reading for William P. Lear, circa 1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "WPL - Aura reading." Typed label on reel: "WPL - Hondorus. Feb. 25, 1968. [likely referring to a previous recording taped over by the aura…

Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story, Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1960s. Part 1 of 3. Text on reel label: "1-9 - Belgium Air Review. Geneva interview. [illegible]. Carl [illegible]. Belgium Air Review."

Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story, Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1960s. Part 2 of 3. Handwritten label on reel: "Digital 7/99. Side 1. Lear story, tape two." Handwritten label on box: "Tape 1 and 2, 7-62. Digital preservation…

Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story, Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1960s. Part 3 of 3. Handwritten label on reel: "Tape 3 and 4 - 7-62. Digital preservation 7-27-99. Bio 30-40s. AIFF-Format. WPL audio." Inscription on back of…

Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Michigan, circa 1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. WPL." Typed label on back of box: "Wm Lear speech for Chamber of Commerce, All…

Audio recording of conversation between William P. Lear and others about his life, circa 1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "Bill Lear. Meeting - Lear Inc. Gyro - after Lear Jet. Journalists."

Photograph of William P. Lear (right) and Buckminster "Bucky" Fuller (left), circa 1960s-1970s.Inscription: "To Bill / With all the steam in the world / Bucky Fuller."Inscription on verso: "Buckminster Fuller + WPL."