David Finn papers, 1978-1990 and undated
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Summary
- Creator:
- Finn, David, 1921-
- Abstract:
- Business executive, photographer and author based in New York; considered a pioneer in the field of public relations. David Finn papers include memos, art exhibit brochures, Ruder Finn print advertising and publications, and articles written by Finn and others. Companies represented include American Can, General Mills, Ruder & Finn, and Whirlpool. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Extent:
- 0.2 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11727
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- Scope and content:
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David Finn papers include memos, art exhibit brochures, Ruder Finn print advertising and publications, and articles written by Finn and others. Companies represented include American Can, General Mills, Ruder & Finn, and Whirlpool. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Biographical / historical:
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Business executive, photographer and author based in New York; considered a pioneer in the field of public relations. Born 1921; graduated City College of New York; co-founded Ruder & Finn 1948 with William Ruder; remaned Ruder-Finn 1989; 2006 winner of John W. Hill Award; PR Week Hall of Fame 2015
- Acquisition information:
- The David Finn papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a transfer in 2007.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Richard Collier, May 2019;
Accessions described in this collection guide: 2007-0181
- Arrangement:
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Arranged alphabetically.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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