Accession Number: 2006.13.3
Scope & Content: Carson Y. Nolan, retired APH President, talks about his work at the American Printing House for the Blind, which began in 1957 when he became director of the Educational Research Department. He mentions research projects (braille reading, map symbols, speech compression, and reference materials), development of the Instructional Materials Resource Center (IMRC), computerized braille translation, and automation used in talking book production. Other topics include the APH cafeteria, negotiation of the Teamsters Union contract, and development of the Lavender Braillewriter, as well as development of the Personnel Department and a company budget during his presidency.
Narrator: Nolan, Carson Y.
Interviewer: Randles, Raymond
Interview Date: 04/28/2004
Interview Length: 67 minutes
Interview Place: Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
Extent: 67 minutes
Collection: APH Oral History Collection
Credit Line: APH Oral History Collection, 2006.13
Media Type: Compact Disc
Subjects: Corporations Education research Employees Interviews Printing industry Product and market development
Interview Restrictions: All copyrights belong to the American Printing House for the Blind. Contact the Museum concerning any restrictions.