J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. Allen Thomas papers, 1984-2000 and undated
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Summary
- Creator:
- J. Walter Thompson Company and John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
- 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. Allen Thomas was an executive who served as Chairman of JWT's London Office as well as JWT Europe. Collection includes correspondence, client files, meeting minutes, research reports, presentations and other printed materials. Companies represented include De Beers, Nestle and Unilever. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Extent:
- 2.0 Linear Feet
- Language:
- Materials in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.11480
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection includes correspondence, client files, meeting minutes, research reports, presentations and other printed materials. Companies represented include De Beers, Nestle and Unilever. 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.
Allen Thomas began at JWT London as a copywriter in 1966; Creative Director, Davidson Pearce Agency, 1978-1982; Creative Director, JWT London, 1982; Chairman JWT London 1988; Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, JWT Europe 1991.
- Acquisition information:
- The J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. Allen Thomas papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2008.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Carmen Pharr, May 2017; Accessions described in this collection guide: 2008-0270
- Arrangement:
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Organized into the following series: General Files; Accounts.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Subjects
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- Subjects:
- Advertising -- Great Britain
Advertising -- Great Britain -- History
Advertising agencies -- Great Britain
Advertising agencies -- Great Britain -- History
Advertising executives -- Great Britain
Advertising agencies -- Management - Names:
- John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
De Beers Consolidated Mines
Nestlé Company
Unilever (Firm)
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[Identification of item], J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. Allen Thomas papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.