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[Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story (Part 3 of 3)] (Item)

Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story, Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1960s. Part 3 of 3. Handwritten label on reel: "Tape 3 and 4 - 7-62. Digital preservation 7-27-99. Bio 30-40s. AIFF-Format. WPL audio." Inscription on back of box: "'Re-housed.' [several crossed out notes]."

[Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story (Part 2 of 3)] (Item)

Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story, Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1960s. Part 2 of 3. Handwritten label on reel: "Digital 7/99. Side 1. Lear story, tape two." Handwritten label on box: "Tape 1 and 2, 7-62. Digital preservation 7-26-99. Bio 10-20s. AIFF-Format. WPL audio."

[Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)

Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his life story, Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1960s. Part 1 of 3. Text on reel label: "1-9 - Belgium Air Review. Geneva interview. [illegible]. Carl [illegible]. Belgium Air Review."

By the seat of his pants [documentary film about William P. Lear] (Item)

Documentary film about William P. Lear, produced and directed by Carol Schreder, narrated by Lloyd Bridges, released by the American Film Institute, copyright 1974. The film presents a biographical account of Lear's life and career and his then-current work on a steam-powered engine. The opening segment depicts Lear supervising work on the steam engine combustor at the Lear Motors factory in Reno,…

Badge, Identification/Lear Avia (Item)

Identification badge used by Frederick W. Nette, an engineer with Lear Avia Inc., at the National Metal Congress, circa 1939-1945. The paper badge is enclosed in a clear plastic cover and has a metal safety pin back.Printed on front: "National Metal Congress / F. W. Nette / Eng. / Lear Avia Inc. / Piqua, Ohio."