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Ralph Caplan discusses his book "By Design"

BROADCAST: Nov. 16, 1982 | DURATION: 00:50:18

Synopsis

Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion. Discussing the book "By Design: Why there are no locks on the bathroom doors in the Hotel Louis XIV, and other object lessons" with designer and author Ralph Caplan. Includes an interview with George Nelson. Includes a 30 second test tone.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 16, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 18 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

Architecture, Design, Urban Planning

People

Artists Authors, Writers

Tags

Caplan, Ralph--Interviews. Caplan Ralph. By design. Design, Industrial Designers--United States--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. Radio programs Caplan, Ralph, interviewee. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Rustin, Bayard, 1912-1987 Civil rights Theater design—history Nelson, George, 1908-1986

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