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
Language:
Material in English
Research Center:
John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History
Collection ID:
RL.01105

Background

Scope and content:

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:

Processed by Richard Collier, May 2012;

Encoded by Richard Collier, May 2012; Addition 2000-0106 processed by Richard Collier, September 2026;

Accessions 2011-0143, 2000-0106 described in this finding aid.

Arrangement:

This collection is organized into seven series: General Files; Book Manuscript Files; Interview Transcripts; Speeches by Ken Roman; Oversize Materials; Printed Materials; Audiovisual Materials.

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Access note. Collection contains original audiovisual items that need to be reformatted before use. Contact Research Services for access.

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[Identification of item], Kenneth Roman Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.