Kenneth Roman papers, 1906-2011 and undated
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Summary
- Creator:
- Roman, Kenneth
- Abstract:
- Kenneth Roman is a former advertising executive and CEO of Ogilvy & Mather agency, and author of several books. The collection spans the years 1906-2011 and primarily contains materials gathered during Roman's research for a biography of David Ogilvy, The King of Madison Avenue. Includes printed materials, articles, photographs, CDs, VHS videocassettes, audiocassettes of interviews with printed transcriptions, and a collection of writings and speeches by Roman and Ogilvy. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.
- Extent:
- 16 Linear Feet
11,000 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.01105
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Kenneth Roman Papers span the years 1906-2011 and primarily contain materials gathered during Roman's research for a biography of David Ogilvy, The King of Madison Avenue . Includes printed materials, articles, photographs, CDs, VHS videocassettes, audiocassettes of interviews with printed transcriptions, and a collection of writings and speeches by Roman and Ogilvy.
- Acquisition information:
- The Kenneth Roman Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 2011.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Richard Collier, May 2012
Encoded by Richard Collier, May 2012
Accession 2011-0143 is described in this finding aid.
- Arrangement:
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This collection is organized alphaabetically into seven series: General Files, 1941-2011 and undated; Book Manuscript Files, 1906-2009 and undated; Interview Transcripts, 1989-2008 and undated; Speeches by Ken Roman, 1979-1989; Oversize Materials, 1947-2008; Printed Materials, 1923-2011 and undated; Audiovisual Materials, 1935-2011 and undated.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Subjects
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- Subjects:
- Advertising executives -- United States
Advertising executives -- Great Britain
Advertising agencies -- United States -- History
Advertising agencies -- Great Britain -- History
Advertising -- History
Advertising
Advertising executives
Biography - Format:
- Audiocassettes
Videocassettes - Names:
- Hewitt, Ogilvy, Benson & Mather
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Ogilvy & Mather
Ogilvy, Benson & Mather (New York, N.Y.)
Roman, Kenneth
Ogilvy, David, 1911-1999
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Collection is restricted.
Original audiovisual materials are closed to research until use copies can be produced. Contact Research Services for further information. Transcripts to interviews recorded on audiocassettes are available in the collection.
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[Identification of item], Kenneth Roman Papers, John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.
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