Van Doren, Harold

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Harold Van Doren (1895-1957) was an influential American industrial designer who created numerous iconic streamlined design items including toys, radios, fans, and more. He also taught design and wrote several books on the subject.

From the guide to the Harold Van Doren Papers, 1952-1956, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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referencedIn John Mason Brown papers, 1922-1967. Houghton Library
creatorOf Harold Van Doren Papers, 1952-1956 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
creatorOf Van Doren, Harold Livingston, 1895-. Letter, 1954, to Lewis Mumford. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
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correspondedWith Brown, John Mason, 1900-1969 person
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Air conditioning
Industrial design
Industrial design
Industrial designers United States
Stoves
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Industrial designers
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Birth 1895

Death 1957

Americans

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