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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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Consolette hair dryer
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Sears Consolette hair dryer (open).
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Charles Harrison papers
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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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Deluxe hair dryer
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Transcribed from image: C. A. Harrison 11-27-64
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November 27, 1964
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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 hair dryer in its case (open).
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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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Hair dryer case with handle
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Sears brand hair dryer in case (closed).
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Charles Harrison papers
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Matching luggage type hair dryer
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Transcribed from image: Design for Sears Matching Luggage Type Hair Dryer D/817. C.A. Harrison 11-27-64
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November 27, 1964
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Charles Harrison papers
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Portable hair dryer
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Transcribed from image: Design for Sears Portable Hair Dryer; Sears, Roebuck & Co.; D/817 C.A. Harrison 3-19-65
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March 19, 1965
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Charles Harrison papers
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Sears Turbo 1500 hair dryer
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Transcribed from image: Industrial Design D/817. Sears, Roebuck and Co. Designer: C. Harrison; Date: 9-20-90; Sketch 1 of 3.
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September 20, 1990
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Charles Harrison papers
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Sears Turbo 1500 hair dryer
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Transcribed from image: Industrial Design D/817. Sears, Roebuck and Co. Designer: C. Harrison; Date: 9-20-90; Sketch 3 of 3.
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September 20, 1990
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Charles Harrison papers
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Sears Turbo 1500 hair dryer
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Transcribed from image: Industrial Design D/817. Sears, Roebuck and Co. Designer: C. Harrison; Date: 9-20-90; Sketch 2 of 3.
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September 20, 1990
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Charles Harrison papers
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University of Illinois Chicago. Library. Special Collections and University Archives Department (Richard J. Daley Library)
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Richard J. Daley Library
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African American History
Design History
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Industrial design
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