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Walsh, Joseph M., 1920-2002

 Person

Dates

  • Usage: 1920 - 2002

Biographical Note

Joseph "Joe" Manus Walsh (1920-2002) was an American businessman. He served as Controller and eventually President of Lear Siegler, Inc. as well as a Director of Lear Jet Corporation and, for a time, President of Lear Motors Corporation.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Series XI. Lear Motors Corp., 1968-1976, 1984-1999, undated

 Series
Scope and Contents: Lear Motors Corporation Series XI: Lear Motors Corporation (LMC) primarily documents the efforts of LMC in the development and production of steam-powered vehicles. Although LMC was incorporated in 1968 and sold in 1976, the bulk of materials fall within 1969-1973. Note that because LMC, Leareno Development, LearAvia, and several smaller companies were all started in 1967-1968 there is some overlap between the series within some sections, such as correspondence. The series...
Dates: 1968-1976, 1984-1999, undated

Series XII. LearAvia Corporation, 1838-1992, 1999, undated

 Series
Scope and Contents: LearAvia Corporation This series, the largest in the collection, documents the activities of LearAvia Corporation which was established in April 1968 by William P. Lear in Reno, Nevada at the site of former Stead Air Force Base. The company was engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of avionic products as well the design and development of three aircraft: the LearStar 600, the Lear Allegro, and the Lear Fan 2100. The series is divided into eight subseries, ...
Dates: 1838-1992, 1999, undated

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