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[Display of Lear products at Waldorf-Astoria Hotel]
Photograph of a display of Lear products at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City, New York, April 13, 1945.
Plaque/The Radio Club of America, Sarnoff Citation, William P. Lear
Sarnoff Citation certificate presented to William P. Lear by the Radio Club of America, November 18, 1977. The certificate is laminated to a wood base. On verso are two metal loops with a small rope for hanging the plaque. Printed on front: "The Radio Club of America (RCA), founded 1909, Sarnoff Citation / Presented to William P. Lear / For Significant Contributions in Electronic Communications,…
[William E. Boeing's racehorse, Porter's Mite]
Composite photograph of two unidentified men with William E. Boeing's racehorse, Porter's Mite, and Porter's Mite during a race, September 17, 1938.Inscription: "C. C. Cook - photos - New York. 'Porter's Mite' - B. James up. Winner Champagne Stks - Belmont Pk - September 17, 1938. 'Impound' - 2nd [place]. 'No Competition' - 3rd [place]. W. E. Boeing – Owner - New World's Record - 6 1/2 fur - 1:14…
[William P. Lear with Lear-o-Scope and loop antenna]
Photograph of William P. Lear with a Lear-o-Scope and loop antenna, New York City, New York, circa 1935. Inscription on verso: "Bill Lear and his first direction finder, the Lear-o-Scope. NYC. 1935. Courtesy Lear Archives." Typed caption on verso: "Q. Here yours truly is looking through the loop antenna that was finally adopted for the Model L Learscope. It is interesting to note that the Model L…