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J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. Allen Thomas papers, 1984-2000 and undated

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Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. All or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke...

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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:

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:

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:

Processed by Carmen Pharr, May 2017; Accessions described in this collection guide: 2008-0270

Arrangement:

Organized into the following series: General Files; Accounts.

Rules or Conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Using These Materials

RESTRICTIONS:

Collection is open for research.

Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

All or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. The library may require up to 48 hours to retrieve these materials for research use.

Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to use this collection.

USE & PERMISSIONS:

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library.

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PREFERRED CITATION:

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Collection

J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. Allen Thomas papers, 1984-2000 and undated
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Collection ID RL.11480
EAD ID jwtlondonthomasallen
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