MenuInventory of the J. Walter Thompson Company. Jack Hilton Papers, 1969-1979 and undated
Abstract
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.
Descriptive Summary
- Repository
- David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University
- Creator
- J. Walter Thompson Company.
- Title
- J. Walter Thompson Company. Jack Hilton Papers, 1969-1979 and undated
- Language of Material
- English
- Extent
- 1.5 Linear Feet, 1050 Items
- Location
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
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.
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Contents of the Collection
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Expand AllGeneral Files, 1969-1979 and undated
Arranged alphabetically
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 quarterly]
[Arranged quarterly]
Historical Note
| Date | Event(s) |
|---|---|
| 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.
Subject Headings
- 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
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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.
Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS, EAD, NCEAD guidelines, and local Style Guide.
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.