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Photograph of an event at an airfield, possibly the Los Angeles International Air Meet that took place at Dominguez Field, Los Angeles in January 1910. One of the balloons in the scene advertises for the "Los Angles Examiner" newspaper.

Photograph of the interior rigging of an airship, undated.

Oval back patch. White background with blue border and lettering: "Bill Lear."

Company patch for "LearAvia," undated. The patch is in the shape of a globe with banner across the middle.

Black plastic nametag for William P. Lear with engraved white text and metal pin back.Engraved on front: "Bill Lear / Probably the World's Lousiest Copilot."

Microphone designed in silver metal with a circular base the leads up to the microphone head. The head is black and silver with a perforated front piece. Where the base and the head is attached there is a hinge that allows the adjustment of the head.…

Mounted aerial color photograph of Caracas, Venezuela airport, undated.Caption on verso: "Caracas, Venezula airport the development of Eduardo Baquero and Oscar Benedetti, Lear Fan purchasers."

Aircraft part mold constructed out of an unknown plastic like material. The material is designed in an oval shape that has been painted gray.

Honorary citizen award given to William P. Lear by the Reno Chamber of Commerce, undated. Includes small metal loop on back.Printed on tile on front: "Reno / 'The Biggest Little City in the World.'"Printed on brass plate on front: "William P. Lear /…

Distinguished Merit Citation given to William P. Lear by the Brotherhood of Christians and Jews at the National Conference, undated. Includes small brass loop on back.Text: "William P. Lear / Industrial Human Relations Award."