Background
Elton, Wallace Wesley was born on December 15, 1907 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States.
International service company executive
Elton, Wallace Wesley was born on December 15, 1907 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Brown University, 1929.
With, N.W. Ayer, 1929-1940;
staff, J. Walter Thompson Company. New York City, 1940-1941;
vice-president, director, J. Walter Thompson Company. New York City, 1945-1961;
executive vice president, J. Walter Thompson Company.
New York City, 1961-1966;
member Executive Committee, J. Walter Thompson Company. New York City, 1960-1966;
vice president United States operations, then vice president development, International Executive Svc. Corps, 1966-1991;
with firm, Lennen & Mitchell, 1941-1942.
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Lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Association American Advertising Agencies {chairman Eastern region 1959}, Brown Alumni {regional director 1967-1991}, National Society Art Directors {president 1953-1955}, Art Directors Club {executive board 195-52}, Society Illustrators, Coveleigh Club, American Yacht Club {commodore 1973-1974, Rye}, Brown University Club {New York City}, Westchester Country Club, University New York Club.
Son of Frederic and Ella {Smith} E. Married Mary Helen Birchard, August 15, 1934 {deceased August 1976}. Married Jane Vrooman Rice, September 29, 1977.