Inventory of the J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. Sam Soper Papers, 1941-1996 and undated

Abstract

Founded in 1864, the J. Walter Thompson Company is one of the oldest and largets enduring advertising agencies in the United States. The JWT London Office opened in 1899. Sam Soper was an advertising executive with JWT's London Office over a 40-year career, primarily in the Control Department. He retired in 1971 as Associate Director.

The JWT London Office Sam Soper Papers span the years 1941-1996 and consist of World War II-era correspondence and company newsletters, along with an autobiography and supplemental materials written by Soper. Clients mentioned in the autobiography include Rowntree, Reckitt, and Parker Pen. 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. London Office.
Title: J. Walter Thompson Company. London Office. Sam Soper Papers, 1941-1996 and undated
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.2 Linear Feet, 150 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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Sam Soper Papers, 1941-1996 and undated

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Sam Soper Papers, 1941-1996 and undated

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Autobiography, My JWT Life 1932-1971, 1996

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Autobiography, My JWT Life 1932-1971, 1996, supplement

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Correspondence, 1942-1946

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JWT wartime newsletters and other materials, 1941-1946

Box 1

Historical Note

Chronology List

Date	Event(s)
[]	Born Wilfred Thomas Soper
1932	Hired into Proof and Type Department, JWT London, first as Proof Filer, then Typographer
1935	Control Department, JWT London
1940-1945	World War II service, Royal Armoured Corps
1945	Rejoined JWT London Control Department
1959	Named Associate Director, JWT London
1971	Retired from JWT
2001 Dec. 25	Died, London