J. Walter Thompson Company. Glen Dell papers, 1969-1989

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Summary

Creator:
J. Walter Thompson Company
Abstract:
Established in 1864, the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT) is one of the oldest and largest enduring advertising agencies in the United States. Glen Dell served 1984-1986 as an executive in finance and administration with JWT Group. Collection spans the years 1969-1989 and includes financial reports, correspondence, acquisition and investment information, as well as materials on JWT's subsidiaries and international operations (including Canada, China, Europe and South Africa). Companies referenced in the papers include Carl Byoir, Gray and Company, Hill & Knowlton, Lord Geller Federico & Einstein, and Ogilvy & Mather. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Extent:
4.5 Linear Feet
3,000 Items
Language:
Material in English
Research Center:
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Collection ID:
RL.00680

Background

Scope and content:

Collection spans the years 1969-1989 and includes financial reports, correspondence, acquisition and investment information, as well as materials on JWT's subsidiaries and international operations (including Canada, China, Europe and South Africa). Companies referenced in the papers include Carl Byoir, Gray and Company, Hill & Knowlton, Lord Geller Federico & Einstein, and Ogilvy & Mather.

Biographical / historical:
Chronology List
Date Event
1935
Born
1957
BA, Amherst College
1957-1971
Financial Analyst and Treasurer, General Electric Corporation
1958
Military service, U.S. Army Reserve
1971-1984
Treasurer, Group Executive, Vice President, International Paper Company.
1985-1987
Executive Vice President--Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, JWT Group
1992-1997
President, Investors Management Services
1995-
Board of Directors, Forbes Magazine
1998-2007
Partner, MapleWood Equity Partners PL
2011
Director, Verisk Analytics
Acquisition information:
The J. Walter Thompson Company Glen Dell Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1993.
Processing information:

Processed by Richard Collier, October 2013

Encoded by Richard Collier, October 2013

Accession 93-010 is described in this collection guide.

Arrangement:

Arranged into two series: General Files and International Operations.

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