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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.

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Charles A. Harrison and others
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Charles A. Harrison (center, wearing red tie) standing with a group of men outside a building.
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Charles Harrison papers
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Consolette hair dryer
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Sears Consolette hair dryer (open).
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Consolette hair dryer in case
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Sears Consolette hair dryer in case (closed).
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Charles Harrison papers
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Hair Dryer
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Sears brand portable hair dryer in its carrying case (open). Transcribed from image: Portable Hair Dryer; Charles Harrison Designer
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Charles Harrison papers
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Hair dryer
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Sears brand portable hair dryer in its carrying case (open).
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Charles Harrison papers
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Kenmore Sewing Machine
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Sears Kenmore sewing machine
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Charles Harrison papers
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Kenmore sewing machines
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Sears Kenmore sewing machines: Model 1347 D, Model 1347 C, Model 1347 B, and Model 1347 A.
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Charles Harrison papers
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Kenmore sewing machines
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Sears Kenmore sewing machine, model 1730-D and others. Transcribed from image: 1813
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Kenmore sewing machines
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Sears Kenmore sewing machines, Model 1976, Model 1730-D, Model 1430-D, and one other model.
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Charles Harrison papers
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Sewing Machine
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Sewing Machine
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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
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