Advertising & Public Relations

The collection contains the Advertising Club of St. Louis’ archives including the group papers—rosters, financial statements, meeting minutes, member photos, issues of the Ad Club Weekly magazine, and Addy Award documents and some memorabilia. Finding aid »

The papers of Alfred Fleishman span the years 1926-2002, with the bulk dated between 1960 and 1982.  The collection consists of extensive personal and professional correspondence, photographs, biographical materials, published articles, speeches & writings, clippings, awards, memorabilia, and audiovisual recordings.  Materials in the collection related to Fleishman-Hillard, Inc. contain memorandums, correspondence, speeches, and published materials.  The papers document Fleishman’s public relations career, his work, travel, and wide-ranging civic involvement with the St. Louis, national and international Jewish communities. Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs and informational posters about Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area compiled and produced by the Public Relations Department of the Arabian American Oil Company (ARAMCO). >> Finding Aides <<

This collection contains dozens of promotional materials for automotive companies from the 20th Century. The collection primarily consists of official brochures created by the companies and large advertisements clipped from local newspapers and other publications. Many of the advertisements feature color photography or artwork.   >> Finding Aides <<

The papers of Beatrice Adams span the years 1913-1997, with the bulk of the material dated between 1940s-1970s.  The collection consists of personal and professional biographical materials, correspondence, published articles, speeches & writings, clippings, photographs and awards.  Finding aid »

The Bob Kochan Public Relations and Advertising Collection is a collection of public relations and advertising material pertaining to St. Louis media and its professional organizations. Some of the material in the collection includes advertising packets for radio and television stations; KSHE button; audio recordings of advertisements by St. Louis based companies and the 1995-96 Marconi Awards; I believe in St. Louis record with introduction by Sammy Davis Jr.; video recording of ad promos from Louis London Advertising; slides of St. Louis radio station photos and of the 1992 Marconi’s; and advertisements for the Advertising Club of St. Louis, the St. Louis Radio Association and Marconi Awards, Six Flags, and Alphen Brau Beer. Finding aid »

The collection of Edna Carroll consists of a scrapbook, photographs, and advertising print materials including proofs from Gardner Advertising. Finding aid »

The collection contains correspondence, reports and other materials relating to her membership and work in Theta Sigma Phi, the St. Louis chapter of Theta Sigma Phi, and Women in Communications, Inc. Finding aid »

The bulk of the collection includes newspaper clippings, magazines, company and institution annual reports, plus various advertising materials, all of which feature one or more photos taken by Peterson. Most of the material was published or issued by St. Louis area institutions and organizations between the years of 1975-2005. Finding aid »

The collection contains scrapbooks, clippings, articles, publications, correspondence, a draft manuscript of the Veiled Prophet, a draft manuscript of the History of St. Louis Country Club, materials from the Women’s Association of the St. Louis Symphony Society and audiovisual recordings. The dated material covers the years 1942-2010 with the bulk of the material ranging from 1970-1989. Finding aid »

The Mary Lee Taylor Pet Milk Cookbook collection consists of over 75 recipe booklets published from 1937 to 1961.  Pet Milk was represented by Gardner Advertising Company of St. Louis.  In the early 1930s, Gardner Advertising employee, Erma Perham Proetz, created the personality and pseudonym of Mary Lee Taylor.  Proetz was key in the development of the Pet Milk Kitchen with Mary Lee Taylor serving as the Pet Milk home consultant to the American housewife. Finding aid »

The papers of Mary Utterback consists of biographical materials and professional awards. Finding aid »

The Media Archives oral history project started in 1989 with the aim to preserve the experiences of media persons with rich histories in St. Louis journalism, radio and television, public relations and advertising. The collection consists of transcript notes and consent forms as well as some correspondence and supplementary biographical information.  Finding aid »

The collection consists of professional papers, publications and awards related to Sennott’s career as an editor and writer in St. Louis. The dated material covers the years 1956-1960. Finding aid »

The collection contains the official publication of the Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis and documents membership activities, events and programs offered by the Press Club.  Finding aid »

The collection consists of original caricatures of members of the Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis. Finding aid »

The collection contains photos of Press Club individuals as well as the Press Club events, both formal and informal. Finding aid »

The collection contains bookmarks in Spanish, mostly library related themes. Finding aid »

The collection contains photos of persons in St. Louis advertising and public relations as well as some examples of advertisements and company logos.  Finding aid »

Local Interest, Photographs, Advertising & Public Relations Content/Scope: Collection of newspaper articles pertaining to and photographs of early automobiles made by St. Louis manufacturers.  Most information donated by St. Louis native, John. A. Conde.  Conde was a noted automotive historian who was particularly interested in the early days of the automobile industry.  He served as the Curator of Transportation at the Henry Ford Museum and as a Public Relations Director at American Motors.  While at American Motors he created a corporate archive and also published several books on the subject of automobiles. Finding aid »

The St. Louis Radio Collection contains historical information on radio stations in the St. Louis area. The files include correspondence, administrative files, memorabilia, ephemera and memorabilia about individual radio stations as well as those employed at the stations. The majority of the material is related to marketing and advertising, particularly promotional items. Finding aid »

The collection contains photographs, 35mm slides and stereo transparency slides featuring the advertising and store fixtures manufactured for various shoe companies, businesses, and then later for the regional and commuter airlines and local companies.  Finding aid »

The collection contains photos of the Women’s Advertising Club of St. Louis and the club’s annual Gridiron Dinner. Finding aid »