Ichthus Limited records, 1964-1978
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Summary
- Creator:
- Ichthus Limited
- Abstract:
- Marketing operation, created by David Dole in the 1960s, which sought to increase and improve marketing of religious bodies in the United States. Name later changed to the Inter-religious Media Foundation. Ceased operation in the late 1970s. Accession (2010-0003) (750 items; 1.5 lin. ft.; dated 1964-1978) includes corporate records, by-laws and charters, tax forms and information, board meeting materials, and correspondence from the Ichthus, Ltd. organization. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet
750 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.00603
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection consisted of binders kept by Dole that included by-laws and founding documents, addresses and tax information, current and future projects, board meeting minutes, and correspondence. These binders have been refoldered to improve researcher access, but their original titles have been retained as folder titles.
- Biographical / historical:
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Ichthus Limited was formed by David Dole in 1966 as a marketing operation aimed at assisting religious groups. The staff consisted of Dole and several other advertising, research, and marketing executives, as well as executives from Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish organizations. Ichthus Ltd. operated by accepting gifts (with approved tax deductions) such as radio, television, and film projects. The gifts would be marketed by Ichthus, with profits then given as gifts to religious bodies. Dole's overall plan was to encourage religious bodies to make greater use of the media in promoting their work in the community.
An IRS regulation affecting the value of artists' estates and other properties led to Ichthus ceasing operations in the late 1970s.
- Acquisition information:
- The Ichthus Limited Records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2010.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Meghan Lyon, February 2010
Encoded by Meghan Lyon, February 2010
Accessions(s) described in this finding aid: 2010-0003
Materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
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[Identification of item], Ichthus Limited Records, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University