The Inter-Society Color Council coordinates the activities of leading technical societies relating to the description, specification, and standardization of color, and promotes the practical application of this knowledge in science, art, and industry. Dorothy Nickerson (1900-1985) worked in the research laboratory of the Munsell Color Company from 1921-1926, and is known for her numerous contributions to the field of color science. This collection consists of materials from the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum.

This series contains printed material consisting of assorted journals and periodicals, manufacturers' catalogs and manuals, and publications regarding flag standards. Also, included in this series are materials related to exhibits and collections from the Cooper-Hewitt Museum of Design.