Guide to the Clarence Holte advertising portfolio, 1944 and undated

Abstract

Resident of Harlem, N.Y., advertising executive, and bibliofile.

Collection comprises one spiral-bound portfolio (21 pgs.) containing clippings, drawings, and typewritten notes, intended as a prospectus for a proposed new magazine supplement targeted at African Americans, to be carried in newspapers nationwide. In the prospectus, Holte explained the historical role played by African American newspapers in their community, as well as economic growth that made them stable consumers and an attractive targeted market. The advertising opportunity was directed at Lever Brothers Company. Includes 5 pages of correspondence between Holte, Lever Brothers, and THIS WEEK MAGAZINE, all laid-in at the end of the prospectus, that made it clear that Holte's proposal was rejected. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
Creator: Holte, Clarence L., 1909-1993.
Title: Clarence Holte advertising portfolio, 1944 and undated
Language of Materials: English
Extent: 6 items (1 lin. ft.)
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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Clarence Holte advertising portfolio, 1947 and undated

Collection Overview

Collection comprises one spiral-bound portfolio (21 pgs.) containing clippings, drawings, and typewritten notes, intended as a prospectus for a proposed new magazine supplement targeted at African Americans, to be carried in newspapers nationwide. In the prospectus, Holte explained the historical role played by African American newspapers in their community, as well as economic growth that made them stable consumers and an attractive targeted market. The advertising opportunity was directed at Lever Brothers Company. Includes 5 pages of correspondence between Holte, Lever Brothers, and This Week Magazine, all laid-in at the end of the prospectus, that made it clear that Holte's proposal was rejected.

Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

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Clarence Holte advertising portfolio, 1947 and undated

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Portfolio, 1947 and undated

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Historical Note

Clarence Holte, was a resident of Harlem, N.Y., an advertising executive with Batten, Barton, Durstine and Osbourne, Ind., and a bibliofile. He specialized in marketing to African Americans.