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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,…

[Film footage of Lear Motors steam-powered bus demonstration] (Item)

Film footage of a Lear Motors steam-powered bus demonstration at the Leareno Stead facility, Nevada, circa 1970s. The footage opens with shots of the bus driving in snowy conditions. Next, several passengers, including William P. and Moya O. Lear, are shown disembarking from the bus and talking amongst themselves outside a Lear hangar; several aircraft are visible in the background during these…

[Film footage of Lear Motors steam-powered bus demonstration] (Item)

Film footage of Lear Motors steam-powered bus demonstrations at the Leareno Stead facility, Nevada, circa 1970s. The first segment of the film depicts the bus operating in snowy conditions. The bus is shown driving on snowy roads, followed by scenes of the passengers, including William P. and Moya O. Lear, disembarking and talking amongst themselves outside a Lear hangar; several aircraft are…

[Film footage of William P. Lear receiving honorary degree at University of Notre Dame] (Item)

Film footage of William P. Lear receiving an honorary degree at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, April 1974. The footage opens with several unidentified people at an airfield, possibly Reno Stead Airport, Nevada, and boarding an aircraft. This is followed by scenes at a Trans World Airlines terminal at an unidentified airport. At 00:01:28, the United Airlines Boeing 737-200 "Friend Ship"…

[Film footage of Lear Motors steam-powered bus demonstrations and speeches] (Item)

Film footage of Lear Motors steam-powered bus demonstrations and speeches, recorded at the Leareno Stead facility, Nevada, circa 1970s. The first segment of the film features the bus on display near a Lear hangar. The footage is silent until 00:00:28, when audio clips from an interview between William P. Lear and Dave Brown of Channel 10 begin to play. Lear comments on the features and utility of…

[Audio recording of excerpts from Institute of Aeronautical Sciences panel and Easter party with Lear associates] (Item)

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 William P. Lear discussing flight to Soviet Union] (Item)

Audio recording of William P. Lear discussing his flight to the Soviet Union, circa 1956. Text on reel label: "Reel No., Date, Subject. Start side 1 from here [arrow]. Moscow trip. Speed 3 3/4."

[Audio recording of William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear discussing flight to Soviet Union] (Item)

Audio recording of William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear discussing their flight to the Soviet Union, circa 1956. Text on reel label: "WPL-MOL trip to Moscow. Side 1. Digital recording 7-99. "Moscow trip - 3 3/4''. Preserve. Side 2." Note taped to box: "Moscow-trip. June 26-1956. Digital preservation. 7-23-99. MOL-WPL."