Administrative papers from several earlier organizations, including the American Society of Industrial Designers and the Industrial Designers' Institute, which merged into the Industrial Designers Society of America in 1965; bound material including minutes and scrapbook; audio-visual material including slides, films, and tapes; printed material; and memorabilia.
The collection consists of the artwork and professional papers of John Vassos. Arranged in four categories (Correspondence-Subject File, Artwork, Writings, and Memorabilia), the collection focuses on Vassos' creative efforts as an arts administrator (Silvermine Guild of Artists), an innovative illustrator (The Ballad of Reading Gaol, Phobia), and an industrial designer. The collection includes correspondence, designs, drawings, photographs, paintings, essays, books, memorabilia and printed material.
American artist, industrial designer, architect and teacher. Collection includes printed material, correspondence, subject files, manuscripts, photographs and press releases.
