Kaye, Danny
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1913-01-18 - 1987-03-03
Biographical Note
Danny Kaye (1911-1987) was an American performer as well as a pilot. Due to his interest in aviation, he formed a friendship with William P. Lear and served on the board of Lear Jet Corporation.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Series III. Lear, Incorporated, 1930-1965, 1999, undated
Series
Scope and Contents: Lear, Incorporated
Series III: Lear, Incorporated documents the company business primarily focused on the years 1944-1962, although there are both earlier and later dates represented. This section reflects the company’s focus on navigational instruments for aircraft, as well as innovations in home recording and radio. Also well-represented is WPL’s re-design of the Lockheed Lodestar into his desired vision for executive air transport, the Learstar. Less well-represented is the...
Dates:
1930-1965, 1999, undated