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Grant Advertising, Inc. Dr Pepper Campaign Collection

 Collection
Identifier: AR0941

  • Staff Only
  • No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The marketing materials and artwork in this visual archive were most likely created by the artists and marketing staff of Grant Advertising, Inc. The collection is composed of 42 items total with 17 large items (Lrg.) and 25 small items (Sm.), including 77 original drawings. Materials consist of graphite pencil drawings on sketch and newsprint paper, illustrated commercial storyboards for television with original drawings and image transfers, proof sheets of illustrations in positive and negative formats, and trademark specifications for Frosty Dog, Pup, and Dr Pepper's logos. Large items are protected in a 24.25 x 18.5 (in.) mylar sleeve and small items are protected in a 15.5 x 11.5 (in.) mylar sleeve. The entire collection is preserved in a custom fitted cloth case that measures 25 x 19.25 x 2.5 (in.).

Dates

  • Creation: 1956-1964
  • Acquisition: Date acquired: 11/00/2020

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is not restricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Extent

1.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection consists of original and preliminary drawings, sketches, storyboards, and trademark specifications for Dr Pepper's Frosty Dog and "Frosty man, frosty!" advertisement campaign, which was in effect from 1956 to the early 1960s.

Arrangement Note

This collection is arranged in its original box, titled Box 1: Dr Pepper's Frosty Dog Campaign, with each item corresponding to the original order.

Physical Access Requirements

This collection is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to use.

Source of Acquisition

Dr Pepper

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Accruals and Additions

2020-023

Subject

Title
Grant Advertising, Inc. Dr Pepper Campaign Collection
Author
Caroline Moore
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of North Texas Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of North Texas, Willis Library
1155 Union Circle # 305190
Denton TX 76203 US