Compton Advertising, Inc. Records, 1919-1956 and undated

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Compton Advertising, Inc. Records, 1919-1956 and undated

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Compton Advertising, Inc. was founded in 1937, formed out of the former company Blackman Advertising, Inc. In the 1980s Compton merged with, and was eventually absorbed by, Saatchi & Saatchi. The Compton Advertising, Inc. Records cover the years 1915-1956 and includes proofs of and brochures promoting Blackman Advertising, Inc.; its successor Compton Advertising, Inc.; and the Blackett, Sample & Hummert, Inc. agency. Contains an album of mounted photographs; and credentials charts intended for new business presentations. Acquired as part of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising & Marketing History. house advertisements

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David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library

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