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jwthiltonjack Inventory of the J. Walter Thompson Company. Jack Hilton Papers, 1969-1979 and undated Processed by: Diana Poythress; machine-readable finding aid created by: Diana Poythress The John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing HistoryDavid M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Duke University Durham, N.C., USA

Aleph Number: 003835119

Machine-readable finding aid derived from XML authoring program. Date of source: March 2010Processed by Diana Poythress, March 2010; finding aid encoded by Diana Poythress, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University, March 2010 Description is in English Finding aid was prepared using DACS and local Style Guide Inventory of the J. Walter Thompson Company. Jack Hilton Papers, 1969-1979 and undated The John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing HistoryDavid M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript LibraryDuke University Durham, North Carolina 27708-0185 USA

Descriptive Summary David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University J. Walter Thompson Company. J. Walter Thompson Company. Jack Hilton Papers, 1969-1979 and undated Material in English 1.5 Linear Feet 1050 Items For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog. Founded in 1864, the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT) is one of the oldest and largest enduring advertising agencies in the United States. Jack Hilton was a radio and management consultant who joined the Public Relations Department of JWT, and held positions of Chief Operating Officer and President of the Telecommunications Division at JWT during the 1970s. The Jack Hilton Papers cover the years 1969-1979 and contains files primarily relating to Hilton's work in the Public Relations Department of the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT). The collection consists of scripts from Hilton's radio program Balance Sheet; quarterly reports from the public relations department of JWT; public relation accounts; correspondence related to personnel and financial issues; a TeleCommunications Development Course; applications to professional organizations; and biographical information including a photograph. Clients mentioned in the papers include Exxon, Ford, Kraft, Mobil Oil, Seven-Up, and Sears. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], J. Walter Thompson Company. Jack Hilton Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Provenance

The J. Walter Thompson Company. Jack Hilton Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library as a gift in 2006.

Processing Information

Processed by Diana Poythress, March 2010

Encoded by Diana Poythress, March 2010

Accession 2006-0079 is described in this finding aid.

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Biographical Note 1937, June 18 Born, Chicago, Ill. circa 1955 BS, Northwestern University 1957-1962 News broadcaster, WGN Television, Chicago 1962-1964 News broadcaster, WBBM Radio (CBS), Chicago 1964-1969 News broadcaster, WIND Radio (Group W), Chicago 1969 Manager, Public Relations Department, J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT); elected Vice President, JWT 1970 Director of Public Relations, JWT 1973 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, JWT; relocated to New York 1974 Joined Overseas Press Club of America, the Pinnacle Club, and the Public Relations Society of America 1975 President, Telecommunications Department, JWT; originated and founded the TeleCommunications Development Course

Jack Hilton's work in radio broadcasting included the show "Balance Sheet." He received several broadcast and management awards, including the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award. Hilton served on the Blue Ribbon Advisory Committee on Communications for the Secretary of State, Illinois, and was active in the Easter Seal Society, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and the National Association for Mental Health.

Collection Overview

The Jack Hilton Papers cover the years 1969-1979 and contains files primarily relating to Hilton's work in the Public Relations Department of the J. Walter Thompson Company (JWT). The collection consists of scripts from Hilton's radio program Balance Sheet; quarterly reports from the public relations department of JWT; public relation accounts; correspondence related to personnel and financial issues; a TeleCommunications Development Course; applications to professional organizations; and biographical information including a photograph. Clients mentioned in the papers include Exxon, Ford, Kraft, Mobil Oil, Seven-Up, and Sears.

Subject Headings

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Hilton, Jack, 1937- J. Walter Thompson Company. J. Walter Thompson Company--History. Exxon Company U.S.A. Ford Motor Company. Kraft Foods Company. Mobil Oil Company. Sears, Roebuck and Company. Seven-Up Company. Advertising agencies. Advertising agencies--United States. Advertising agencies--United States--History. Advertising executives. Advertising executives--United States--History. Public relations. Public relations--History. Public relations--United States. Public relations consultants. Public relations consultants--United States. Photographs. Radio scripts. John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History. Related Material

Related material can be found in the following J. Walter Thompson Company collections:

Biographical Information

Writings and Speeches

Publications Collection

Loy Baxter Papers

General Files, 1969-1979 and undated (3 boxes)

Includes scripts from Hilton's radio program; quarterly reports from the Public Relations Department of JWT; public relation accounts; correspondence related to personnel and financial issues; the TeleCommunications Development Course; applications to professional organizations; and biographical information.

Arranged alphabetically

1Affiliations Overseas Press Club of America, 1974 Pinnacle Club, 1974 Public Relations Society of America, 1974 Balance Sheet scripts, 1978-1979(4 folders) Barry Farber TV, undated Bette Clemens, undated Correspondence and memoranda, 1976-1978(3 folders) 2Jack Hilton biographical and photo, undated Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Association, annual meeting, 1976 PR Department, 1969-1973(1-10 of 14 folders)

[Arranged quarterly]

3PR Department, 1972-1973 (continued)(11-14 of 14 folders)

[Arranged quarterly]

Public relations accounts, 1960s-1973(4 folders) Sears Commentator, 1972 Aug. TeleCommunications Development Course Faculty correspondence, 1977 Silver Anvil entry, 1975 Solicitation letters, 1977 University of Houston, 1975