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Mr. Bill Lear and Mr. Tony Fox discuss corporate aircraft of the future [film footage] (Item)

Film footage of a segment titled "Mr. Bill Lear and Mr. Tony Fox discuss corporate aircraft of the future," comprised of an informal conversation between businessmen Fox and Lear, circa 1970s. Lear, the primary speaker, comments on the lack of fuel efficiency in private jets and the growing need for more economically-designed corporate aircraft. He also compliments Fox on his development of the…

[Audio recording of message from Cordell Damron to William P. Lear regarding inventions idea] (Item)

Audio recording of a message from Cordell Damron to William P. Lear regarding inventions idea, December 30, 1965 Text on container: "12-30-65. Lear Jet." Text on reel: "Tape addressed to WPL. Invention ideas. 12-30-65."

[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…

[William P. Lear holding scale model of Learjet aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of William P. Lear holding a scale model of a Learjet aircraft, circa 1963-1965.

[William P. Lear with scale concept model of Lear Fan aircraft] (Item)

Photograph of William P. Lear with a scale concept model of the Lear Fan aircraft, circa 1970s.

[William P. Lear with Monocoupe Model 110] (Item)

Photograph of William P. Lear with a Monocoupe Model 110 aircraft (tail number NC533W), circa 1930s. Inscription on verso: "Photo 3 / Page 2 / 100% crop to layout."

[William P. Lear and Clarence Clabaugh with Monocoupe Model 110] (Item)

Photograph of William P. Lear (right) and Clarence Clabaugh (left) with a Monocoupe Model 110 aircraft, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1931. Typed caption on verso: "With Bill Lear in this 1931 picture taken in Chicago is Clarence Clabaugh, one of his flying instructors, now with the FAA in Pennsylvania. The Monocoupe seen here and referred to in this article was occasionally leased to M. C. Meigs of…

[William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear with scale models of Learjet Lear Liner] (Item)

Photograph of the William P. Lear and Moya O. Lear with scale models of the Learjet Lear Liner, circa 1960s. The caption notes that this photo was taken during the launch of the Lear Liner program. Inscription: "Last drinks until Lear Liner flies - WOW! Dad."Typed caption on verso: "Champagne, launching the new Lear Liner program for Lear Jet Corporation, is enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. William Pr.…

[William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, Box 77, Folder 6 - Model 23 first flight party, 1963 October 12] (Item)

Items from Box 77, Folder 6 of the William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Papers, October 12, 1963. Contains four photographs and one program from the Model 23 first flight party. Includes images of William P. Lear, Wee Georgie Wood, Bill Sipprell, and Moya O. Lear. Five total items.

[Award presented to William P. Lear by employees of Lear Jet Stereo Division] (Item)

Photographic transparency of an award presented to William P. Lear by the employees of the Lear Jet Stereo Division, June 22, 1968. The award is comprised of the first production model of the 8 Track tape cartridge player mounted to a wooden base.Text on plaque: "In recognition and gratitude by the employees of Lear Jet Stereo Division. This first production model of the original 8 Track tape…