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Plaque/Redevelopment of Lear Reno, William P. Lear
Plaque presented to William P. Lear by Stead Social Club, June 26, 1971. The engraved brass plate is slightly crooked and mounted on a wood base. There is a metal hanging wire on reverse.Text: "Presented to / William P. Lear / For Outstanding Dedication to the Re-Development of Lear Reno / Lifetime Member / Stead Social Club / June 26, 1971."
Plaque/Lear Fan & Moya Lear, Award of Achievement, Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce
Plaque given to Moya Olsen Lear by Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce, circa 1980s. Ceramic tile inset into wood frame with engraved metal plate. The plate has broken loose from the plaque. Printed on tile: "Reno / The Biggest Little City in the World."Engraved on plate: "Award of Achievement / Moya Lear/Lear Fan Corp. / Contribution in the Advancement of Aviation / Greater Reno-Sparks Chamber of…
Plaque/National Society of Professional Engineers, Lear Fan, 1983
Plaque awarded to the Lear Fan by the National Society of Professional Engineers, January 1983. A framed engraved brass plate with a shield relief above an inscription is mounted to blue felt background. Text: "The National Society of Professional Engineers recognizes the Lear Fan, Reno, Nevada, as one of the ten Outstanding Engineering Achievements in the United States / 17th Annual Competition /…
Plaque/National Society of Professional Engineers, Lear Fan, 1983
Recognition plaque for the Lear Fan from the National Society of Professional Engineers, January 1983. Includes metal hardware on back.Printed on front: "The National Society of Professional Engineers recognizes the Lear Fan, Reno, Nevada, as one of ten outstanding engineering achievements in the United States / 17th Annual Competition / January 1983."
Trophy/Lear Fan Women's Bowling Trophy
Employee bowling trophy, circa 1980-1985. Multi-level trophy with woman bowler statuette atop trophy mounted on marble and wood bases. Includes four additional statuettes on bottom base with engraved metal plate. Printed on top plate: "Reno, Sparks, Herlong / Women's Bowling Assn. / City Tournament / Champion / B-Team / 3126 / Lear Fan"Printed on bottom plate: "F. Lohman / C. Phillips / M. Lohman…
Plaque/Nevada Opera Guild Patrons, William and Moya Lear, 1972
Shield-shaped plaque given to William P. and Moya Olsen Lear by the Nevada Opera Guild, 1972. The engraved brass plate is slightly crooked and mounted on a wood base. A metal hook is affixed to the back.Text: "Patrons Extraordinaire / Mr. & Mrs. Wm. P. Lear / Nevada Opera Guild / OP-Auction / '72."
Trophy/Lear Fan Billards Trophy, 1982
Lear Fan Limited employee billiards trophy, 1982. Wood base with engraved metal plate supports marble and metal tower topped by billiard player statuette. Engraved on plate: "Lear Fan Ltd. / N. Ireland v Reno / 1982."
Trophy/Torch of Liberty Award, Anti-Defamation League to Moya Lear, 1990
Torch of Liberty Award given to Moya Olsen Lear by the Anti-Defamation League, May 17, 1990. Flame-shaped glass top mounted on black acrylic and wood base with brass engraved plate on front. Engraved on plate: "Torch of Liberty Award / Presented by / The Society of Fellows of the Anti-Defamation League to / Moya Olsen Lear / In recognition of your dedication and commitment to the aeronautics…
Plaque/University of Nevada, Reno, Diploma Mounted, Moya Lear, 1982
Diploma given to Moya Olsen Lear by the University of Nevada, Reno, May 22, 1982. The diploma is mounted under acrylic onto a wood base with four metal rosettes. Printed on diploma: "The University of Nevada-Reno / Has conferred upon / Moya Olsen Lear / The Honorary Degree of / Doctor of Humane Letters / With all the rights and privileges thereunto appertaining to significant service to the…
[Lear steam-powered bus and Stanley Steamer motorcar]
Photographic slide of the Lear steam-powered bus and a Stanley Steamer motorcar at a Lear Motors facility, Reno, Nevada, circa 1972. William P. Lear is on the right (in red jacket).Caption on slide: "Lear Steam Bus & Lear (red coat) on Stanley Steamer. 72.Sticker on slide: "Joe Rychetnik, Photography / San Francisco, California / [telephone numbers] / Photography of Alaska and the Far…