Search for:

Search for:

Charles Harrison papers

Charles Harrison was a product designer and executive who worked for Sears, Roebuck and Co. for nearly 30 years, from 1961 to 1993. He was the first African-American executive to work at that company. The collection includes examples of Charles Harrison's work from his time at Sears.

Display

...

List

...

Information

...

Timeline

...

Gallery

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 Records
Coldspot Soda Fount
Image Image
Transcribed from image: Sketch #1; A.W. Duncan 2-2-51
Date:
February 2, 1951
Collection:
Charles Harrison papers
Access:
Public access
Kenmore standalone stovetop and countertop oven
Image Image
Transcribed from image: A W D, 5-7-47
Date:
May 7, 1947
Collection:
Charles Harrison papers
Access:
Public access
Kenmore stove
Image Image
Transcribed from image: Hinge spring to act as counterweight to oven; A W D 6-7-47
Date:
June 7, 1947
Collection:
Charles Harrison papers
Access:
Public access

Active filters

Creator Facet: Duncan, A. W.   Remove all  

Collection Details

Repository
University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
Collection Type
Manuscript Collections
Collection Location
Richard J. Daley Library
Theme:
African American History
Design History
Show more details
Share collection
Copy Permalink
Copy Permalink