Description: Career collection of David St David Smith (1944-1983), writer and director.
The collection includes O&M press advertising proofs and draft production scripts. Brands/companies covered include: The Observer, Hertz, Bass Charrington, Hartley's Jam and Schweppes. The collection includes a letter of application and papers relating to the O&M copy test for potential staff. It also includes correspondence with the Garland-Compton Ltd agency where David applied for a job in 1969.
Level: Collection (Fonds)
Reference: HAT21/591
Alt Ref No.: Hatrecord
Extent: 1 box
Admin History: David St. David Smith (1944-1983) worked for the Ogilvy & Mather agency for around 18 months in the Creative Department (February 1970-September 1971). David was firstly a trainee at O&M and then a junior copywriter. He went on to work as a director at Granada and Yorkshire TV. David died in a helicopter crash in March 1983 whilst filming. The Yorkshire Film Archive website includes a Yorkshire Television tribute programme to David and cameraman Graham Baker: https://www.yfanefa.com/record/7055