International Design Conference in Aspen records, 1951-1987.

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International Design Conference in Aspen records, 1951-1987.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/60843093

This collection contains the official records of each conference from 1951 through 1987 including copies of papers presented, transcribed conference records, tape recordings of IDCA meetings, correspondence, and a wide range of graphic materials produced in conjunction with the conference.

13.5 linear ft.

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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SNAC Resource ID: 7789269

University of Illinois at Chicago Library, UIC

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International design conference in Aspen

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Walter Paepcke, chariman of Container Corporation of America, organized the first International Design Conference in Aspen in 1951 to provide a forum for designers to engage in discussion of the quality of design and the relationship design has with business. Titled "Design as a Function of Management," it attracted 250 attendees for four days of presentations. Paepcke envisioned Aspen as a place where creative individuals could gather to share their ideas away from the distractions of the urban...