[Audio recording of excerpt from William P. Lear's speech about steam engine development]

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Identifier2000-06-20_AV_048SourceThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers (2000-06-20), Audiovisual MaterialsCreatorLear, William P. (William Powell), 1902-1978DescriptionAudio recording of excerpt from William P. Lear's speech about steam engine development, circa 1970s.

Handwritten label on reel: "U.S. govn't letter, interview."AbstractThis audio recording contains a short segment from a speech given by William P. Lear about his work on steam engine development, recorded circa 1970s. He discusses the challenges inherent in developing a steam-powered automobile engine and addresses misconceptions about steam engines in general. During the speech, he references the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act and the minimum emission standards for 1975-1976.Creation Datecirca 1970sSubjectLear, William P. (William Powell), 1902-1978Steam motorcarsSteam-enginesPollutionExtent1 sound reel (6 min., 33 sec.) : analog ; 1/4 inOriginal Formatopen 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 excerpt from William P. Lear's speech about steam engine development]