Peter Ward Allport

Background

Allport, Peter Ward was born on July 28, 1920 in Vienna, Austria. Son of Fayette Ward and Mildred Dorcas (Burt) Allport.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Brown U., 1941.

Career

With, Erwin, Wasey & Company (advertising), New York City, 1944-1946; with, Association National Advertisers, New York City, 1946-1994; vice president, secretary, Association National Advertisers, 1958-1960; executive vice president, Association National Advertisers, 1960; president, Association National Advertisers, 1960-1986; president emeritus, Association National Advertisers, 1986-1994. Member advising committee distribution council Department Commerce, also United States council International Chamber of Commerce. Board directors Advertising Council, Advertising Research Foundation.

Membership

Member Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: Union League (New York City). American Yacht (Rye, New York ).

Connections

Married Margaret Hahr Nichols, January 5, 1946. 1 son, George Nichols.

Father:

Fayette Ward Allport

Mother:

Mildred Dorcas (Burt) Allport

Spouse:

Margaret Hahr Nichols