W.W. Parleir papers, 1909-1937

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Summary

Creator:
Parleir, W.W.
Abstract:
W.W. Parleir (d. 1937) was an outdoor advertising executive in Alabama during the 1910s through the 1930s. He worked at Theiss, Douglas & Ribble (Birmingham) and at Capital City Advertising (Montgomery), and was Chairman of the Outdoor Advertising Association of Alabama 1934-1937. The W.W. Parleir Papers include clippings and photographs, along with an obituary notice that appeared in the Outdoor Advertising Association of America newsletter. Campaigns include American Legion, United States Tires, Charlotte Fair, and Norris candies. Other photographs depict meetings of the Poster Advertising Association and the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
Extent:
1.8 Linear Feet
9 Items
Language:
Material in English
Research Center:
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Collection ID:
RL.00997

Background

Scope and content:

The W.W. Parleir Papers include clippings and photographs, along with an obituary notice that appeared in the Outdoor Advertising Association of America newsletter. Campaigns include American Legion, United States Tires, Charlotte Fair, and Norris candies. Other photographs depict meetings of the Poster Advertising Association and the Outdoor Advertising Association of America. Arranged alphabetically.

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Chronology List
Date Event
1919-1937
Capital City Advertising Company, Montgomery, Ala. Rose to position of Manager.
1934-1937
Chairman, Outdoor Advertising Association of Alabama. Had served as President for several years prior to becoming Chairman.
1937 Apr. 4
Died, Montgomery, Ala.

W.W. Parleir was born in Wilksboro, N.C. and had worked at Theiss, Douglas & Ribble Advertising Company in Birmingham, Ala. before relocating to Montgomery.

Acquisition information:
The W.W. Parleir Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2009.
Processing information:

Processed by Richard Collier, February 2011

Encoded by Richard Collier, February 2011

Accession 2009-0112 is described in this finding aid.

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