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[1932 and 1933 National Air Races] (Item)
[1932 and 1933 National Air Races]
Film footage of the 1932 and 1933 National Air Races. The first segment features clips from the 1932 National Air Races, showing aircraft, pilots, officials, and spectators. Scenes include air races, aerobatics, parachute jumps, and formation flying. Several individuals are named in the title cards but do not clearly appear in the footage; some only appear at a distance while piloting their…
[Audio recording of William P. Lear addressing employees at LearCal supervisor's meeting] (Item)
[Audio recording of William P. Lear addressing employees at LearCal supervisor's meeting]
Audio recording of William P. Lear addressing employees at a LearCal supervisor's meeting, April 17, 1957 Typed label on reel: "Address given by Mr. W. P. Lear at the LearCal supervisors meeting of 4-17-1957." Inscription on back of box: "W. P. Lear. Reel 3. [illegible]." Lear, Incorporated business card included with reel: "Mr. Gordon F. Cornett, [address in Santa Monica, California]."
[Footage of World War I-era and Golden Age-era aviation, circa 1930s-1950s] (Item)
[Footage of World War I-era and Golden Age-era aviation, circa 1930s-1950s]
Film footage of World War I-era and Golden Age-era aviation, circa 1930s-1950s. This footage is comprised of nine segments, eight of which focus on aircraft and pilots from World War I. The remaining segment is about the transatlantic flight attempts during the 1920s, culminating in Charles Lindbergh's successful solo flight in 1927. The segments feature vintage footage related to their topics.…
[Footage of French fighter ace Georges Guynemer and Pfalz aircraft, circa 1930s-1950s] (Item)
[Footage of French fighter ace Georges Guynemer and Pfalz aircraft, circa 1930s-1950s]
Film footage of French fighter ace Georges Guynemer and a Pfalz aircraft, circa 1930s-1950s. The first segment, titled "Guynemer, French 'Ace of Aces,'" was produced by Great Oak Studios in 1955 and edited by G. B. Jarrett. It features vintage World War I-era footage of Guynemer during a military ceremony and piloting aircraft, intercut with still-shots of photographs and documents related to his…
[V-2 rocket launch tests at Peenemunde Airfield, Germany, circa early 1940s] (Item)
[V-2 rocket launch tests at Peenemunde Airfield, Germany, circa early 1940s]
Film footage of V-2 rocket launch tests at Peenemunde Airfield, Germany, circa early 1940s. The footage is comprised of short clips of rocket tests, showing rockets being prepared for launch, the launches themselves, and inspections of the impact sites. At 00:03:31, several burned aircraft are shown, including a Heinkel He 111 bomber, apparently damaged by a rocket's impact. At 00:04:45, a rocket…
[Footage of Lafayette Escadrille in France and shots of various biplanes, produced circa 1930s-1950s] (Item)
[Footage of Lafayette Escadrille in France and shots of various biplanes, produced circa 1930s-1950s]
Film footage of the Lafayette Escadrille in France and shots of various biplanes, produced circa 1930s-1950s. The first segment, possibly produced by G. B. Jarrett, is comprised of short clips of Escadrille members and aircraft at Luxeuil Aerodrome and other areas of France, intercut with still-shots of photographs and documents related to the squadron. Scenes include service members posing with…
[Audio recording of meeting with William P. Lear and others regarding foreign sales] (Item)
[Audio recording of meeting with William P. Lear and others regarding foreign sales]
Audio recording of a meeting with William P. Lear and others regarding foreign sales, 1950s-1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "WPL interview."
[Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to Joint Meeting of California-Nevada Engineers] (Item)
[Audio recording of William P. Lear's speech to Joint Meeting of California-Nevada Engineers]
Audio recording of a speech given by William P. Lear to a Joint Meeting of California-Nevada Engineers, June 1970. Side B of this reel contains the Bell Telephone radio special "It Can't Be Done," describing engineering feats throughout American history. As the program does not mention Lear or his companies, it has not been transcribed or made available online. Handwritten label on reel: "'It…
[Audio recording of excerpts from Institute of Aeronautical Sciences panel and Easter party with Lear associates] (Item)
[Audio recording of excerpts from Institute of Aeronautical Sciences panel and Easter party with Lear associates]
Audio recording containing excerpts from an Institute of Aeronautical Sciences (IAS) panel on aircraft developments and an Easter party with Lear family and friends, circa 1950s. Typed label on reel: "Panel discussion: WPL and Gus Raspit [sic]." Inscription on back of box: "Date: June 6. Title: Lears [illegible]. [crossed out: 'Farewell party for Bill, [illegible] for Moya']. John and Dad - Gus…
[Audio recording of aura reading for William P. Lear] (Item)
[Audio recording of aura reading for William P. Lear]
Audio recording of an aura reading for William P. Lear, circa 1960s. Handwritten label on reel: "WPL - Aura reading." Typed label on reel: "WPL - Hondorus. Feb. 25, 1968. [likely referring to a previous recording taped over by the aura reading]." Inscription on back of box: "P-16 low passes by WAL-2. 3/28/60 - Altenrhine [likely referring to previous recordings taped over by the aura reading].…