J. Walter Thompson Company. Chicago Office. Information Center printed materials, 1971-2000

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Summary

Creator:
J. Walter Thompson Company. Chicago Office
Abstract:
Established in 1864, the J. Walter Thompson Company is one of the oldest and largest enduring advertising agencies in the United States. The Chicago Office opened in 1891. The Information Center served as a corporate research library and reference center for the agency. Collection spans the years 1971-2000 and consists largely of trade publications produced by commercial publishers, academic institutions, professional associations and market research firms. Publications address a broad range of market sectors, product categories, demographics and consumer behaviors. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Extent:
39 Linear Feet
28,000 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00672

Background

Scope and content:

Collection spans the years 1971-2000 and consists largely of trade publications produced by commercial publishers, academic institutions, professional associations and market research firms. Publications address a broad range of market sectors, product categories, demographics and consumer behaviors.

Acquisition information:
The J. Walter Thompson Company. Chicago Office. Information Center Printed Materials were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2002.
Processing information:

Processed by Richard Collier, September 2013

Encoded by Richard Collier, October 2013

Materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

Arrangement:

Materials have not been ordered or described beyond their original condition.

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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], J. Walter Thompson Company. Chicago Office. Information Center Printed Materials, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.