21:2221:22, 26 March 2022diffhist−424
Roy S. Durstine
Inaccurate & unverified Osborn, John article in Applegate book; 1) p.239 claim: Durstine returned from Europe & took office next to Osborn. False. See A&S Nov 1918 cite Barton & Durstine opened in previous quarters of Berrien-Durstine. 2.) claim: late Nov 1919 (he means 1918) oyster bar. False: See Fried book p. 46 summer 1918 letter in church Barton to parentsTag: Visual edit
01:0601:06, 22 March 2022diffhist−261
Roy S. Durstine
According to NYTimes, at Mr. Durstine's death he was president of Roy S. Durstine, Inc. "Shortly before Durstine's death" statement not written or supported in cited 1964 article; his, firm - then under leadership of Niel Heard - merged with Beaumont-Hohman to form Beaumont-Hohman & Durstine.Tag: Visual edit
00:2500:25, 22 March 2022diffhist−29 m
Roy S. Durstine
Confusing; according to NYTimes source Durstine was co-founder of BBDO and led own concern since 1939 instead of founded 3 eponymous advertising agencies including Barton, Durstine & Osborn (now BBDO) and Roy S. Durstine inc.Tag: Visual edit
01:4801:48, 20 March 2022diffhist+148
Roy S. Durstine
Add NYTimes source content; succeeded as president by Bruce Barton, chairman of the board of BBDO. Alex Osborn, vp in charge of the Buffalo office, was elected executive vp with headquarters in NYTag: Visual edit