[Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story (Part 1 of 3)]

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Identifier2000-06-20_AV_033SourceThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers (2000-06-20), Audiovisual MaterialsCreatorLear, William P. (William Powell), 1902-1978Lear, Moya Olsen, 1915-2001DescriptionAudio 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."AbstractThese audio recordings contain a three-part oral history of William P. Lear, recorded at the Lear home in Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1960s. Part One contains a few brief clips of Lear, with occasional input from his wife Moya, discussing his adolescence and his experiences as a radio engineer in the mid-1920s. Also included are segments of William, Moya, and their children conversing together.

During the recording, William and Moya repeatedly reference a person named Jean (possibly “Jeanne” or “Gene”), who asked for autobiographical information about Lear.

The reel that originally contained this part of the oral history series was later reused by Lear for another recording. As such, much of the Part One was taped over and has been lost. These clips are what remains of the original recording.Creation Datecirca 1960sSubjectLear, William P. (William Powell), 1902-1978Lear, Moya Olsen, 1915-2001EngineersPlaceGeneva (Switzerland)SwitzerlandChicago (Ill.)IllinoisUnited StatesExtent1 sound reel (27 min., 6 sec.) : analog ; 1/4 inOriginal Formatoral histories (literary works)open reel audiotapesBibliographic CitationThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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CollectionWilliam P. and Moya Olsen Lear PapersCollection AreaArchivesPersonBill Lear

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[Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story (Part 1 of 3)]