J. Walter Thompson Company. Donald B. Armstrong papers, 1966-1973

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Summary

Creator:
J. Walter Thompson Company
Abstract:
Founded in 1864, the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT) is one of the oldest and largest enduring advertising agencies in the United States. Donald Armstrong was an advertising executive with J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT), Young & Rubicam, and McCann-Erickson/Interpublic agencies.
Extent:
0.4 Linear Feet
Language:
Materials in English
Collection ID:
RL.11136

Background

Scope and content:

Collection spans 1966-1972 and includes correspondence, research reports and other printed matter. Companies represented include Ford and Congoleum. Report topics include Puerto Rico, South Africa and the JWT Chicago Office. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History.

Biographical / historical:

Harvard class of 1937; Lehn & Fink 1937-1939; Young & Rubicam 1937-1945; McCann-Erickson (Interpublic)1946-1963; joined JWT 1963; Co-Director of JWT Review Board 1966; Executive Vice President, JWT 1971; retired 1977. Died 1990.

Acquisition information:
The J. Walter Thompson Company. Donald B. Armstrong papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a [gift/purchase/transfer] in [year].
Processing information:

Processed by Richard Collier, Feb. 2016

Arrangement:

Arranged alphabetically.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Subjects:
J. Walter Thompson Company
Advertising executives -- United States
Advertising agencies -- United States
Names:
J. Walter Thompson Company

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