J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. Sam Soper papers, 1941-1996 and undated

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Summary

Creator:
J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office
Abstract:
Founded in 1864, the J. Walter Thompson Company is one of the oldest and largets enduring advertising agencies in the United States. The JWT London Office opened in 1899. Sam Soper was an advertising executive with JWT's London Office over a 40-year career, primarily in the Control Department. He retired in 1971 as Associate Director. The JWT London Office Sam Soper Papers span the years 1941-1996 and consist of World War II-era correspondence and company newsletters, along with an autobiography and supplemental materials written by Soper. Clients mentioned in the autobiography include Rowntree, Reckitt, and Parker Pen. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet
150 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.00724

Background

Scope and content:

The JWT London Office Sam Soper Papers span the years 1941-1996 and consist of World War II-era correspondence and company newsletters, along with an autobiography and supplemental materials written by Soper. Clients mentioned in the autobiography include Rowntree, Reckitt, and Parker Pen. Arranged alphabetically.

Biographical / historical:
Chronology List
Date Event
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Born Wilfred Thomas Soper
1932
Hired into Proof and Type Department, JWT London, first as Proof Filer, then Typographer
1935
Control Department, JWT London
1940-1945
World War II service, Royal Armoured Corps
1945
Rejoined JWT London Control Department
1959
Named Associate Director, JWT London
1971
Retired from JWT
2001 Dec. 25
Died, London
Acquisition information:
The J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. Sam Soper Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2001.
Processing information:

Processed by Richard Collier, January 2011

Encoded by Richard Collier, January 2011

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