Ichthus Limited records, 1964-1980

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Summary

Creator:
Ichthus, Limited (Charity)
Abstract:
Charity created by David Dole in the 1966 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 1979. Collection includes corporate records, by-laws and charters, tax forms and information, board meeting materials, and correspondence from the Ichthus, Ltd. organization, along with materials relating to the United Presbyterian Church. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Extent:
1.2 Linear Feet
Language:
Material in English
Research Center:
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Collection ID:
RL.00603

Background

Scope and content:

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:

Ichthus Limited was formed by David Dole in 1966 as a nonprofit charity aimed at assisting religious groups with mass media projects. 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.

In 1976 Ichthus was renamed the Interreligious Media Foundation. The organization dissolved in 1979 in part due to a change in IRS regulations.

Acquisition information:
The Ichthus Limited Records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift from David Dole in 2010 and a gift from Kevin Dole in 2026.
Processing information:

Processed by Meghan Lyon, February 2010; additions processed by Richard Collier, April 2026;

Accessions described in this finding aid: 2010-0003; 2026-0020.

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