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Plaque/Pepperdine University Diploma, Mounted, Moya Lear, 1983 (Item)

Mounted diploma given to Moya Olsen Lear by Pepperdine University, April 16, 1983. The diploma is laminated to a rosewood base. Printed on diploma: "Pepperdine University / To all to whom these letters shall come, Greetings / The Regents of the University on the recommendation of the committee on Degrees and by virtue of the authority in them vested have conferred upon / Moya Olsen Lear / the…

Trophy/ARCS Foundation Inc. to William Lear, 1970 (Item)

Trophy given to William P. Lear by ARCS Foundation, Inc., December 13, 1970. The crystal trophy features a blue circle that reads "ARCS FOUNDATION, INC." on the front with an etching of Rodin's "The Thinker" on verso. It stands on an engraved metal base. Engraved text: "William P. Lear / For his outstanding innovations and aviation achievements / From ARCS Los Angeles Chapter / 12-13-70."

Plaque/Society of Aerospace Material and Process Engineers, William Lear, 1969 (Item)

Appreciation plaque given to William P. Lear by the Society of Aerospace Material and Process Engineers, April 30, 1969. Text: "Whereas / William Powell Lear, Sr. / Has performed an outstanding service as / Banquet Speaker / In the / Society of Aerospace Material and Process Engineers / An organization dedicated to fostering advances in material and process technology as a means of enhancing…

Plaque/Society of Experimental Test Pilots, William Lear, 1967 (Item)

Recognition plaque given to William P. Lear by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots, September 1967. Includes small brass loop on back.Text on brass plate: "William P. Lear, Sr. (M) / Luncheon Speaker / Eleventh Symposium & Banquet / 28-30 September 1967 / The Beverly Hilton / Beverly Hills, California."

Plaque/California Aviation Council, William Lear (Item)

Recognition award given to William P. Lear by the California Aviation Council, undated.Text: "California Aviation Council / Voice of General Aviation / Recognition Award / To William P. Lear in recognition and appreciation of your valuable contribution to general aviation and safe flight."

Trophy/Base for Crystal Eagle Award, 1986, Aero Club of Northern California to William P. Lear (Item)

Part of the Crystal Eagle Award given to William P. Lear by the Aero Club of Northern California, 1986. The award is in two pieces: this is the redwood base with an engraved metal plate mounted to the front. Engraved text: "The Aero Club of Northern California Crystal Eagle Award / William P. "Bill" Lear / In recognition of his many visionary contributions to the realm of flight typified by…

Plaque/Society for Advancement of Material Process Engineering, Moya Lear, 1987 (Item)

Appreciation plaque given to Moya Olsen Lear by the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, November 19, 1987. Printed on front: "Whereas / Moya Olsen Lear / Has performed an outstanding service as / Guest Speaker / For the / Los Angeles Chapter / Society for the Advancement of Material & Process Engineering / An organization dedicated to fostering advances in material…

Plaque/Stanley Steamer Gift to William Lear, Photo Collage (Item)

Three photographs laminated to front of hand-carved wood panel, with letter to William P. Lear from Alfred R. Gray laminated to the back of the panel, January 21, 1974. The letter discusses the Gray family's 1920 move from Boston, Massachusetts to Los Angeles, California via a 1912 Stanley Steamer. The three sepia photographs on the front depict the Gray family and the vehicle. There is a metal…

[People with unidentified aircraft] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of people with an unidentified aircraft, circa 1920s-1930s. Tubal Claude Ryan is center front, pinning something to a man's shirt.Stamped on verso: "McDonough Photo Service / Photographs for all purposes / [address in San Diego, California]."Part of a dissembled scrapbook of items from John Fornasero's career at the Ryan Company, 1928-1937.

[Amelia Earhart climbing out of Lockheed Model 5C Vega aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of Amelia Earhart climbing out of her Lockheed Model 5C Vega aircraft after landing at Oakland Airport, California, January 12, 1935. Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland. Photograph has been hand-tinted to accentuate outlines and clarify background. Inscription on verso: "Clambering out! At right, sky heroine climbs out of the trim monoplane that…