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Audio recording of band performance at Lears' Fourth of July party, Geneva, Switzerland, July 4, 1962 Typed label on reel: "July 4, 1962 party at the Ranch. WPL recounts early business career." Handwritten on back of box: "[numerous notes crossed…

Audio recording comprised of three excerpts from separate recording sessions, all related to William P. Lear or his businesses, circa mid-1950s. The excerpts are 1) Lear discussing his 1956 flight to the Soviet Unions, 2) a business meeting of Lear…

Audio recording of letters dictated by William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear, Geneva, Switzerland, circa June 1960. Handwritten label on reel: "Letters for dictation. WPL."

Audio recording of William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear discussing their flight to the Soviet Union, circa 1956. Text on reel label: "WPL-MOL trip to Moscow. Side 1. Digital recording 7-99. "Moscow trip - 3 3/4''. Preserve. Side 2." Note taped to box:…

Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his flight to the Soviet Union, circa 1956. Text on reel label: "Reel No., Date, Subject. Start side 1 from here [arrow]. Moscow trip. Speed 3 3/4."

Photograph of a Beech D17 Staggerwing aircraft at an airfield, circa 1930s. Inscription on verso: "Plane MOL & WPL crashed in / Beechcraft / 1939 crash."

Photograph of Bill and Moya Lear (far left) being greeted by unidentified individuals after arriving at the Lear, Incorporated plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan, circa 1960s.

Photograph of (from left to right) John Glenn, Moya O. Lear, William P. Lear, and Carole Chandler with an unidentified aircraft, circa 1950s-1970s.Inscription on verso: "Carole Chandler / John Glenn /MOL & WPL."

Letter to Moya O. Lear from James H. Doolittle, December 11, 1987. Thanks Lear for flowers she sent. One typed page.

Photograph of Moya O. Lear and James Doolittle at a table, circa 1972-1989.Inscription on verso: "Jimmy Doolittle."