J. Walter Thompson Company. Jack Hilton papers, 1969-1979 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
J. Walter Thompson Company
Abstract:
Founded in 1864, the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT) is one of the oldest and largest enduring advertising agencies in the United States. Jack Hilton was a radio and management consultant who joined the Public Relations Department of JWT, and held positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of the Telecommunications Division at JWT during the 1970s. The Jack Hilton Papers cover the years 1969-1979 and contains files primarily relating to Hilton's work in the Public Relations Department of the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT). The collection consists of scripts from Hilton's radio program Balance Sheet; quarterly reports from the public relations department of JWT; public relation accounts; correspondence related to personnel and financial issues; a TeleCommunications Development Course; applications to professional organizations; and biographical information including a photograph. Clients mentioned in the papers include Exxon, Ford, Kraft, Mobil Oil, Seven-Up, and Sears. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet
1050 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00709

Background

Scope and content:

The Jack Hilton Papers cover the years 1969-1979 and contains files primarily relating to Hilton's work in the Public Relations Department of the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT). The collection consists of scripts from Hilton's radio program "Balance Sheet"; quarterly reports from the public relations department of JWT; public relation accounts; correspondence related to personnel and financial issues; a TeleCommunications Development Course; applications to professional organizations; and biographical information including a photograph. Clients mentioned in the papers include Exxon, Ford, Kraft, Mobil Oil, Seven-Up, and Sears.

Biographical / historical:
Chronology
Date Event
1937, June 18
Born, Chicago, Ill.
circa 1955
BS, Northwestern University
1957-1962
News broadcaster, WGN Television, Chicago
1962-1964
News broadcaster, WBBM Radio (CBS), Chicago
1964-1969
News broadcaster, WIND Radio (Group W), Chicago
1969
Manager, Public Relations Department, J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT); elected Vice President, JWT
1970
Director of Public Relations, JWT
1973
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, JWT; relocated to New York
1974
Joined Overseas Press Club of America, the Pinnacle Club, and the Public Relations Society of America
1975
President, Telecommunications Department, JWT; originated and founded the TeleCommunications Development Course

Jack Hilton's work in radio broadcasting included the show "Balance Sheet." He received several broadcast and management awards, including the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award. Hilton served on the Blue Ribbon Advisory Committee on Communications for the Secretary of State, Illinois, and was active in the Easter Seal Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the National Association for Mental Health.

Acquisition information:
The J. Walter Thompson Company. Jack Hilton Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2006.
Processing information:

Processed by Diana Poythress, March 2010

Encoded by Diana Poythress, March 2010

Accession 2006-0079 is described in this finding aid.

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