]> ingersoll_rm Robert M. Ingersoll Papers An inventory of his papers at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 4 Jun 2019 Michele Combs4 Jun 2019 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Ingersoll, Robert. Robert M. Ingersoll Papers 1949-1954[?] 0.25 linear ft. Design work and miscellaneous biographical material, from the American industrial designer. 5439065 English Biographical History

Robert M. Ingersoll (1924-?) was an American industrial designer. Born in Cooperstown, New York, he enrolled at Syracuse University (SU) in 1942 but left to serve in the Army Air Force during World War II (1942-1946). Following the war he returned to SU and received a B.A. in Industrial Design (1950). He worked as a technical illustrator for Warner New York Corporation and later as a design engineer for General Electric.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Robert M. Ingersoll Papers consists of biographical material, design work, and a small amount of miscellaneous material, all dating from early in his career. Most focuses on product packaging and display.

Biographical material contains draft notes and several copies of Ingersoll's resume.

Design work includes two portfolios, one from his student days, as well as original and reproduction artwork.

Miscellaneous material includes, among other things, a letter of reference and notes on how to approach a design problem.

 Arrangement of the Collection

No order.

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Subject and Genre Headings Industrial Design Ingersoll, Robert M. Syracuse University -- Alumni and alumnae. Industrial design -- United States. Industrial designers -- United States. Packaging -- Design. Blueprints (reprographic copies) Essays. Correspondence. Photographs. Sketches. Industrial designers. Access Restrictions

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 Use Restrictions

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 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

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Acquisition Information

Purchase, 2019.

 Inventory Biographical material Resumés1953 or 19541 Design work "Display - Exhibit"skeches and drawings for displays and exhibit booths for various companies, including Western Electric, General Electric, and Gotham Hosiery; reproductions, no original artundated1 "Packaging Problem" portfoliostudent work; includes several drawings and advertisements for consumer goods, with accompanying analysis of the efficiency and functionality of various bottle and package designsDecember 12, 19491 "Industrial Design Problem Developments" portfolioproblem statements, photographs, blueprints of drawingsundated1 Sketches, originalundated1 Miscellaneous Notes, etc.includes letter of recommendation from John F. Cortese, Ingersoll's manager at Warner New York, and Ingersoll's handwritten notes on how he approached design problems.undated1