J. Walter Thompson Company. Ed George papers, 1938-2013 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
J. Walter Thompson Company
Extent:
14.2 Linear Feet
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
RL.00703

Background

Scope and content:

Collection includes correspondence, reports, scripts, tear sheets and other printed materials; drawings, sketches, cartoons, paintings, storyboards and packaging designs; and audiovisual materials (phonograph records, videocassettes, audio tapes). Companies represented include Burger King, Champion, Eaton, Faygo, Foote Cone & Belding, Ford, Hawaii Express, Kawasaki, Liggett & Myers, Mazda, Monroe, Oscar Mayer, Parker Pen, Playboy, and Seven-Up. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

Biographical / historical:

The J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT) was founded in New York, N.Y., in 1864, and is one of the world's largest advertising agencies. Edward Acheson George was an Creative Director and executive at several JWT offices.

Ed George was born 1935. Education: Tulane University. JWT Chicago: Vice President, Associate Creative Director 1956-1973; Foote Cone & Belding/Los Angeles: Associate Creative Director 1973-1975; JWT Detroit: Senior Vice President, Co-Creative Director 1975-1980; Playboy: Vice President and Creative Director 1980; JWT Los Angeles: Vice President, Creative Director 1981-approximately 1986.

Acquisition information:
The J. Walter Thompson Company. Ed George papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a transfer in 2001, with a subsequent gift in 2009 and 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Richard Collier, Sept. 2019; accessions included in this collection: 2002-0196, 2009-0102, 2015-0055.

Physical location:
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Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

However, original audiovisual materials are closed until use copies can be produced.

Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

All or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. There may be a 48-hour delay in obtaining these materials.

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The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.

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[Identification of item], J. Walter Thompson Company. Ed George papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.