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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/Tony Jannus Award, William Lear, 1974
Tony Jannus Award. Wood plaque with raised bronze circular casting at top and three smaller plates beneath it. The circular top plate depicts the Wright Flyer on a blue background and has two leaf accents below. Each of the three plates is inscribed. Two metal hooks and a fabric loop are on the reverse.Top plate text: "Tony Jannus Award."Middle plate text: "William Powell Lear / Chairman of the…
Plaque/25 Silver Skies, National Intercollegiate Flying Association, William Lear, 1973
Appreciation plaque given to William P. Lear by the National Intercollegiate Flying Association, May 1973. Two blue and silver aluminum plates are affixed to wood base. The large top plate depicts a partial side view of a bird's head with beak.Top plate text: "25 Silver Skies / National Intercollegiate Flying Association / May 10, 11, 12,/1973 / Host / Southern Illinois / University at Carbondale…
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 /…
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."
Certificate, Achievement/Engineer of the Year, 1970, William Lear, w/ Medal
Framed award certificate given to William P. Lear by the San Fernando Valley Engineers' Council, February 28, 1970. The certificate is mounted on a blue mat. On the right top corner of the certificate is a gold-colored circular relief [medal?] that is surrounded by leaves. In the center it depicts Albert Einstein with assorted icons for science and technology.Printed on certificate: "San Fernando…
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…
Trophy/Statuette for Crystal Eagle Award, 1986, Aero Club of Northern California to William P. Lear
Part of Crystal Eagle Award given to William P. Lear by the Aero Club of Northern California, 1986. The award is in two pieces: this is the top half, a crystal shaped like an eagle in flight.