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[Lear Jet booth at National Business Aviation Association conference]
Photograph of the Lear Jet booth at a National Business Aviation Association conference, Saint Louis, Missouri, circa 1960s.Inscription on verso: "St. Louis NBAA."
[Moya O. Lear, William P. Lear, and Judge Branham Rendlen during Native Son award presentation]
Photograph of (from left to right) Moya O. Lear, William P. Lear, and Judge Branham Rendlen during a Native Son award presentation at the Mark Twain Hotel, Hannibal, Missouri, May 29, 1957.Inscription on verso: "Native Son Day - May 29, 1957 / Hannibal, Missouri / Judge Branham Rendlen presents Native Son plaque to Wm. P. Lear at luncheon in his honor at Mark Twain Hotel, Hannibal, Missouri. 250…
[Moya O. Lear and William P. Lear standing in front of William's childhood home]
Photograph of Moya O. Lear and William P. Lear standing in front of William's childhood home, Hannibal, Missouri, May 29, 1957. The verso inscription notes that this photo was taken to commemorate Native Son Day. Inscription on verso: "Native Son Day -- May 29, 1957 / Hannibal Missouri / Mr. and Mrs. Wm. P. Lear, standing in front of Lear's birthplace, 1016 Fulton Ave, Hannibal, Mo."
Plaque/Aero Club of Kansas City, William P. Lear
Distinguished Service Award presented to William P. Lear by the Aero Club of Kansas City, circa 1960s-1970s. Engraved metal plate mounted on wood base depicts the shield logo of the Aero Club of Kansas City. A metal loop is on verso. Text: "The Aero Club of Kansas City Distinguished Service Award presented to William P. Lear with deep appreciation for his dedication to the cause of keeping the…
Plaque/Native Son Award, Hannibal, William Lear, 1957
Native Son award. Wood plaque with brass plate scroll on front presented to William P. Lear by the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce of Hannibal, Missouri, 1957. Includes metal chain on back for hanging plaque.
International Air Races, 1923
Document featuring six photographs of the 1923 International Air Races in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1923. The images depict individuals at the event, parachutists, aircraft, and an aerial photo of the St. Louis.Captions: "International Air Races, 1923. / Admiral Moffett sending letter from St. Louis Flying Field by Air Mail. / R. H. Scott 82 years old of Monmouth, IL., oldest person to fly to…
International Air Races, 1923
Document featuring six photographs of the 1923 International Air Races in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1923. The images depict Lieutenant A. J. Williams, U.S. Navy, participating in the Pulitzer Trophy Race. Captions: "International Air Races, 1923. / Lt. A. J. Williams, U.S.N. before start of Pulitzer Trophy Race. / Lt. Williams in Curtiss Racer starting. / Turning home pylon / After finish of…
International Air Races, 1923
Document featuring six photographs of the 1923 International Air Races in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1923. The images depict Navy and Marine Corps aircraft participating in the Pulitzer Trophy RaceCaptions: "International Air Races, 1923. / Lt. S. W. Callaway, U.S.N. in Navy Wright Fighter starting in Pulitzer Trophy Race. / Lt. L. H. Sanderson, U.S.M.C. in Navy Wright Fighter starting. / Lt.…
International Air Races, 1923
Document featuring six photographs of the 1923 International Air Races in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1923. The images depict aircraft during their races.Captions: "International Air Races, 1923. / Navy Douglas Wright Torpedo Plane turning home pylon in Merchants Exchange of St. Louis Trophy Race. / Lt. Schur turning home pylon. / Lt. Schur passing Marting Bomber. / Army Fokker monoplane turning…
International Air Races, 1923
Document featuring six photographs of the 1923 International Air Races in St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1923. The images depict military personnel with their aircraft.Captions: "International Air Races, 1923. / Lt. Williams in Curtiss Racer ready to start Pulitzer Trophy Race. / Lt. Brow starting, average speed for race 241.77 M.P.H. / Lt. J. D. Corkille, U.S.A. in Army Curtiss Racer starting.…