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[William P. Lear and Tina Lear seated on aircraft wing]
Photograph of William P. Lear and Tina Lear seated on an aircraft wing, Reno, Nevada, circa 1970s. WPL holds an unidentified device.Inscription on verso: "Tina Lear & Dad at steam bus tests early 70's / Reno, NV."Stamped on verso: "Please return to: Lear Archives, [address and telephone number in Reno, Nevada]."Stamped on verso: "Art Alanis / Photographic Illustration."
[Lear Fan model on workbench]
Photograph of a Lear Fan model on a workbench, Reno, Nevada, 1980s.Inscription on verso: "1 - / Model prep / Reno."
[Film crew at Lear Fan facility]
Photographic slide of a film crew at the Lear Fan facility in Reno, Nevada, circa 1980-1983. A Learjet aircraft (tail number N6SS) is parked on the tarmac nearby.
Plaque/Audubon Citation, 1974, William P. Lear, Steam Propulsion
Plaque given to William P. Lear by the Lahontan Audubon Society, January 16, 1974. The certificate has been laminated to a wood base. It includes a metal bracket on verso. Printed on front: "Audubon Citation for Exceptionally Meritorious Achievement in Environmental Protection presented to William Powell Lear, President, Lear Motors Corporation for Research and Development in the Field of Steam…
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."