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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.
Leareno Aircraft Service Center [brochure]
Brochure for the Leareno Aircraft Service Center in Reno, Nevada, circa 1960s-1970s.
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…
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."