Richard Hollerith Papers
Date: 1962-2004 (bulk 1965-1980)
Collection abstract: Richard Hollerith (born 1926) designed and developed office products, computers, printers, office space, and household products. He served as president of the Industrial Designers Society of America from 1977 through 1978. Hollerith's career was centered on the universal design philosophy and he created accessible designs and products for a wide range of users. Hollerith's papers--such as correspondence, meeting minutes, conference and working group reports, and blueprints--document his career as industrial designer.
Collection size: 27 linear feet
Access: Records subject to 25-year time seal. Remainder of the collection is open for research. A finding aid with a detailed description about the contents of this collection is available online.
Accession number: 2054
Additional information/related collections: An industrial design subject guide is available online.
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