Hollerith, Richard, 1926- .

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Richard Hollerith worked as an industrial designer. He 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. He was a member of the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped and served on the board of directors for the National Center for a Barrier Free Environment.

From the description of Richard Hollerith papers, 1962-2004 (bulk 1965-1980). (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 164037744

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creatorOf Hollerith, Richard, 1926- . Richard Hollerith papers, 1962-2004 (bulk 1965-1980). Hagley Museum & Library
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associatedWith American Society of Interior Designers. corporateBody
associatedWith Auböck, Carl. person
associatedWith Federal Prison Industries, inc. corporateBody
associatedWith Hollerith, Herman, 1860-1929. person
associatedWith Industrial Designers Society of America. corporateBody
associatedWith International Council of Societies of Industrial Design. corporateBody
associatedWith National Cash Register Company. corporateBody
associatedWith National Center for a Barrier Free Environment. corporateBody
associatedWith United States of America Standards Institute. corporateBody
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Germany--Hannover
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Industrial design
Mechanical drawing
Trade shows
Universal design
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Birth 1926

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