J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. J. Walter Thompson Group Ltd. records, 1980-1992
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Summary
- Creator:
- J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office
- Abstract:
- Founded in 1864, the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT) is one of the oldest and largest enduring advertising agencies in the United States. It is headquartered in New York. The London Office first opened in 1899. J. Walter Thompson Group Ltd. was a holding company formed in 1980. Collection includes contracts, directors' reports, meeting minutes and other printed materials. Companies represented include Art Control, Lansdowne, Trushelfco, and WPP Group. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Extent:
- 0.4 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Research Center:
- John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
- Collection ID:
- RL.11438
Background
- Scope and content:
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Includes contracts, directors' reports, meeting minutes and other printed materials. Companies represented include Art Control, Lansdowne, Trushelfco, and WPP Group. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Biographical / historical:
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Founded in 1864, the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT) is one of the oldest and largest enduring advertising agencies in the United States. It is headquartered in New York. The London Office first opened in 1899. J. Walter Thompson Group Ltd. was a holding company formed in 1980.
- Acquisition information:
- The J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. J. Walter Thompson Group Ltd. records were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2008.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Richard Collier, April 2017.
Accessions described in this collection guide: Portion of 2008-0270
- Arrangement:
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Arranged alphabetically.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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