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[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 1, Folder 2 - Letter to WPL, President, Lear Developments from Lieut. Gen. V. Cherep-Spiridovich, Proctor, Aeronautical Research Council, 1941 January 5] (Item)

Items from Box 1, Folder 2 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, January 5, 1941. Contains one typed letter to William P. Lear, President, Lear Developments, from Lieut. Gen. V. Cherep-Spiridovich, Proctor, Aeronautical Research Council. Extends invitation to serve as a member and includes "first pre-organization ballot on included draft of proposed regulations and activities."

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 1, Folder 4 - Correspondence between WPL and Cass S. Hough, 1938 May - October, 1979 August] (Item)

Items from Box 1, Folder 4 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, May to October 1938 and August 1979. Contains five typed letters and four telegrams between William P. Lear and Cass S. Hough, primarily discussing installation, troubleshooting, and payment of radio equipment. Most of William Lear's letters are on Lear Developments Inc. stationery. An additional letter to Moya O. Lear from…

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 5, Folder 4 - Set-up of New York metallurgical laboratory, "metal powders," and "powder metallurgy," 1944 April - June] (Item)

Items from Box 5, Folder 4 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, April to June 1944. Contains assorted documents, including correspondence, memorandums, and a Wico Electric Company booklet, related to the setup of a metallurgical laboratory at Lear Avia's New York office. Eight total documents and original folder labeled "General."

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 72, Folder 1 - Letter to Gates Rubber Co. from WPL, 1967 April 6] (Item)

Items from Box 72, Folder 1 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, April 1967. Contains a letter and typed agreement related to William P. Lear's sale of Lear Jet Industries stock to the Gates Rubber Company. Two total documents and original enveloped labeled "Envelope #10 / Lear Jet Contact dtd April 6, 1967."

[Letter to William P. Lear from Richard A. Marsen, June 20, 1939] (Item)

Letter to William P. Lear from Richard A. Marsen, June 20, 1939. Recommends that the company take a more general tone when announcing and publicizing products in order to protect Lear Developments' patents. References an Associated Press release about the Blind Landing System. Two typed pages.

[Telegram from Colonel David C. Schilling to William P. Lear, circa 1952] (Item)

Photocopied telegram from Colonel David C. Schilling, U.S. Air Force, to William P. Lear, circa 1952. Congratulates Lear on the performance of the F-5 autopilot. Includes a photocopied article from the June 28, 1952 issue of "Newsweek," describing a transpacific flight made by Republic F-85G Thunderjets of the 31st Fighter-Escort Wing. A typed note states that the lead planes of the group were…

[Note from William P. Lear, circa 1960s] (Item)

Note from William P. Lear, circa 1960s. Expresses his thanks and appreciation "to each and every one of you" (likely referring to Lear Jet employees) for efforts related to Learjet 23 production. References the aircraft's first flight. One handwritten page on Lear's personal stationery.

[Letter to "all employees of Lear, Inc." from William P. Lear, circa 1949-1950] (Item)

Letter to "all employees of Lear, Inc." from William P. Lear, circa 1949-1950. Announces Lear's winning of the Collier Trophy and thanks employees for their association and cooperation. One handwritten page.

[Letter to Sam Auld from William P. Lear, March 6, 1978] (Item)

Letter (photocopy) to Sam Auld from William P. Lear, March 6, 1978. Discusses Lear's "purposes and desires" for Lear Avia and the Lear Fan after his death. Two handwritten pages.

[Letter to Ed Conklin from William P. Lear, September 21, 1965] (Item)

Letter to Ed Conklin from William P. Lear, September 21, 1965. Discusses personal matters and Lear's thoughts on the Lear Siegler merger and stock value. Two typed pages.