J. Walter Thompson Company. Alun Jones papers, 1930-1984
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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. Alun Jones was a financial executive at JWT's Toronto and New York offices during the 1960s-1970s, holding the positions of Secretary-Treasurer and Executive Vice-President; he was elected to JWT's Board of Directors in 1974. The Alun Jones Papers cover the years 1930-1984, with the bulk of the collection dating from the late 1970s, and contains files primarily relating to Jones's work as a financial executive and administrator at the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT). The collection consists of memoranda, correspondence, and reports covering topics including audits, agency compensation, management incentive plans and other company policies, and files related to financial matters at JWT's offices including Chicago, Detroit, New York and San Francisco, as well as JWT's international offices including Australia, Canada, and South Africa. Clients represented include Burger King, Kodak, Kraft, and Lever Brothers (Unilever). Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Extent:
- 3.75 Linear Feet
5600 items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.00718
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Alun Jones Papers cover the years 1930-1984, with the bulk of the collection dating from the late 1970s, and contains files primarily relating to Jones's work as a financial executive and administrator at the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT). The collection consists of memoranda, correspondence, and reports covering topics including audits, agency compensation, management incentive plans and other company policies, and files related to financial matters at JWT's offices including Chicago, Detroit, New York and San Francisco, as well as JWT's international offices including Australia, Canada, and South Africa. Clients represented include Burger King, Kodak, Kraft, and Lever Brothers (Unilever).
- Biographical / historical:
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Chronology Date Event 1956 Relocated to Canada1960 Account Supervisor, J. Walter Thompson Limited (Canada)1960 Financial Manager, JWT Toronto1965 Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, JWT Toronto1968 Secretary-Treasurer and Director, JWT Canada1970 Senior Vice President and Director of Finance and Administration, JWT Canada1972 Senior Vice President, Business Management, JWT New York1974 Feb. Senior Vice President-Finance, JWT New York1974 May Executive Vice President-Finance; elected to Board of Directors of JWTAlun Jones was born in Wales and was educated at Magdalen College School in England. He was an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Secretaries.
- Acquisition information:
- The Alun Jones Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1987.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Diana Poythress, June 2010
Encoded by Diana Poythress, June 2010
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- Subjects:
- Advertising agencies
Advertising agencies -- South Africa
Advertising agencies -- United States
Advertising agencies -- Australia
Advertising agencies -- Canada
Advertising executives -- United States
Advertising executives -- United States -- History
Advertising agencies -- United States -- History
Advertising executives - Names:
- J. Walter Thompson Company. Detroit Office
J. Walter Thompson Company. Chicago Office
J. Walter Thompson Company. San Francisco Office
J. Walter Thompson Company. New York Office
J. Walter Thompson Company
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Unilever (Firm)
Kraft Foods Company
J. Walter Thompson Company
Eastman Kodak Company
J. Walter Thompson Company -- History
Burger King Corporation
Jones, Alun
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