[Audio recording of William P. Lear addressing employees at LearCal supervisor's meeting]

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Identifier2000-06-20_AV_031Parts2000-06-20_AV_031_012000-06-20_AV_031_01_transcriptionSourceThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers (2000-06-20), Audiovisual MaterialsCreatorLear, William P. (William Powell), 1902-1978DescriptionAudio recording of William P. Lear addressing employees at a LearCal supervisor's meeting, April 17, 1957

Typed label on reel: "Address given by Mr. W. P. Lear at the LearCal supervisors meeting of 4-17-1957."

Inscription on back of box: "W. P. Lear. Reel 3. [illegible]."

Lear, Incorporated business card included with reel: "Mr. Gordon F. Cornett, [address in Santa Monica, California]."AbstractThis audio recording contains an address given by William P. Lear at a LearCal supervisor’s meeting, April 17, 1957. Lear voices concerns about the company’s poor performance and describes strategies to correct the downward trend, such as minimizing engineering expenses and developing higher-quality equipment. He also discusses trends in the aviation industry, particularly in regards to the military and commercial transport fields. Following the speech, Lear takes questions from the audience, including from his daughter, Patti Lear.Creation Date1957-04-17PlaceWilliam P. (William Powell), 1902-1978Automatic pilot (Airplanes)LearCalLear, PattiExtent1 sound reel (46 min., 49 sec.) : analog ; 1/4 inOriginal Formatopen reel audiotapesBibliographic CitationThe William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsCopyright undeterminedAudio File[Audio recording of William P. Lear addressing employees at LearCal supervisor's meeting] 031

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CollectionWilliam P. and Moya Olsen Lear PapersCollection AreaArchives

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