Ilott, John Virtue, 1913-1999

Date: 18-24 Nov 1997 - 18 Nov 1997 - 24 Nov 1997

By: Ilott, John Virtue, 1913-1999

Reference: OHColl-0756-1

Description: John (Jack) Virtue Ilott born December 1913 in Wellington. Describes family background, parents and grandparents: grandfather John Ilott started the family firm, J Ilott Ltd, later Ilott Advertising in 1892; mother Hazel Ilott nee Hall an opera singer. Talks about childhood: live-in housekeepers, discipline, Sunday school, holidays in Taupo, homes in Dixon Street and 'Wyndcliffe' on the Terrace. Recalls visits by Sid Holland and other guests to the house. Recalls 1918 Spanish flu epidemic, death carts to Karori and illness of both parents. Describes education at Montessori school then Wellesley College. Talks about attending Christ's College, bullying, classical music evenings, chapel, sport, discipline, leaving school aged 17 to join the family firm as an office boy. Talks about the family firm: office personalities, other firms dealt with, effect of the Depression on the firm. Recalls studying accountancy part-time at Victoria University, involvement in University Extravaganza and Easter tournament - describes participation in boxing, names of trainers and successful fights. Describes working his way up in the company - an account executive by the 1950s, taking over in approximately 1970. Discusses the advertising business: competition between agencies, impact of television, annual conference and agency association. Recalls Ilotts as the leading agency from 1922 until 1982. Describes role of Harold (Harry) Austed in the company. Describes impact of Korean War and EEC on businesses in New Zealand. Talks about overseas experience in England, joining Arks Agency and visiting the continent for holidays. Recalls World War II, employment of women during and after the war, social life during the war. Describes relationship with father, and recalls father's management style and personal interests. Talks about becoming interested in philanthropy. Describes Ilott Charitable Trust and talks about contributions to Victoria University, St Andrews Church, Hutt Golf Club, Ilott Concert Chamber and other gifts. Describes difference between Trust and personal donations. Discusses involvement in New Zealand Association of Philanthropic Trusts, attitudes of owners of big firms to philanthropy, Jack Ilott Oral History Education Fund. Talks about involvement in Marriage Guidance in the 1960s and promoting the training of counsellors. Talks about sister, Suzanne McKellar, her education and family; fathers declining years and death of mother. Describes involvement in Heart Foundation, Rotary, Junior Chamber of Commerce, then Jaycees. Discusses overseas trips and current home at Broadwater Appartments, Oriental Bay. Talks about interest in mental health issues, not being married and friendships with women. Describes relationship with Anne Stidworthy, living in appartment at time of interview. Abstracted by - Hugo Manson Interviewer(s) - Hugo Manson Accompanying material - Project report Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-012918 - OHC-012924 Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 5.45 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-4502. Copy of colour photograph of Jack Ilott, undated. Copy of black and white photograph of Jack Ilott aged 10 Search dates: 1913 - 1997

Date: [1978-1999]

From: Starke, June, 1923-2006 : Research papers

Reference: 2003-253-16

Description: Inward and some outward correspondence; also eulogy for Jack Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: [ca 1988-1991]

From: Morrison, Anne, fl 1960-1995 : Papers relating to Rosina Buckman and Maurice d'Oisly

Reference: MS-Papers-11901-18

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescripts

By: Ilott, John Moody Albert (Sir), 1884-1973; Ilott, John Virtue, 1913-1999

Reference: Curios-020-001/023

Description: Medals, badges, coins belonging to Sir John Ilott, ranging from school prizes to coronation medals, to business-associated material Quantity: 23 curio(s). Physical Description: Metal objects, various sizes

Date: [19--]

By: Ilott Advertising Ltd; Ilott, John Virtue, 1913-1999

Reference: PA-Group-00118

Description: Collection comprises: Portraits of Sir John Ilott senior, Sir John Ilott, and Harold I Austad Album containing photographs of staff of J Ilott Ltd, 1930 Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 3 b&w original photographic print(s). 1 album(s). Physical Description: Photographs, album Provenance: Donated by Mr J V Ilott, Wellington, 1986 Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Papers-3913 : Ilott Advertising Ltd : Records. See Oral History Collection..

Date: 1945 - 1955

By: Ilott, John Virtue, 1913-1999

Reference: A-136-008

Description: A copy of the arms of the Aylet family comprising a crest with three rings, a rose of England on a square upper left, with acanthus leaves, a knight's helmet and an arm holding a sword. The motto is Not in vain. Includes the arms and a description: Aylet of Howells County, Essex. Gules three annulets and a chief argent, as augmentation a canton or charged with the rose of England. Crest. An arm gules holding a sword kitted or blade argent. Motto, not in vain'. The Aylet family was possibly a precursor to the Ilott family Extended Title - From Lincoln's Inn Heraldic Studies for J M A Ilott Quantity: 1 photograph(s). Physical Description: Photograph, 120 x 170 mm

Date: [194-?]

By: Ilott, John Virtue, 1913-1999

Reference: PAColl-2518

Description: Photograph of Lady Hazel Ilott, taken ca 1940s by an unidentified photographer Source of title - Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 b&w copy photographic print(s). Physical Description: Resin-coated paper print 21.4 x 16.4 cm Transfers: From Oral History Collection - Interview with Lady Hazel Ilott.

Date: [ca1950]

From: Wellington Junior Chamber of Commerce :Photographs of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and Jaycees, 1944 to 1972

Reference: PAColl-0910-4-01

Description: John Virtue Ilott of the Wellington Junior Chamber of Commerce speaking about developing Rongatai Aerodrome into an international airport. Photographed by an unknown photographer in about 1950. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 14 x 8.5 cm

Date: [ca 1930s]

From: Raine, William Hall, 1892-1955 :Negatives of New Zealand towns and scenery, and Fiji

Reference: 1/1-018086-G

Description: Business premises in Jervois Quay, Wellington, circa 1930s. Shows a row of commercial buildings, signs upon which advertise: Tents tarpaulins & all canvas work; B J Ball NZ Limited Paper Merchants; Hutcheson; Wilson & Co Ltd Engineer; Wire Ropes Bullivants; Napier Wellington transport Co Ltd; ICI; Balm Dulux. On the right is Publicity House, housing J Ilott Ltd. Photograph taken by William Hall Raine. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: [ca 1978]

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP-NZ Obits-I-01

Description: Portrait of Jack Ilott (1913-1999), taken ca 1978 by an unknown photographer, and published 14 April 1978 in the Evening Post. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.7 x 10.7 cm

Date: 1892-1984

By: Ilott Advertising Ltd

Reference: ATL-Group-00961

Description: The collection includes company records such as correspondence, minutes, account books, photographs, audiovisual material etc, and a large body of official documents reorganised by the donor. Scattered throughout are jottings made by the donor, most of which are difficult to read. Arrangement: Arranged to series and item level In 1892 John Ilott senior founded the family advertising business, J Ilott Ltd, in New Zealand. It grew to be a national agency with branches around the country, and spread to London and Australia. The company initiated advertising policy and innovative campaigns for many New Zealand businesses and is well known today as a New Zealand agency Quantity: 47 folder(s). 0.50 Linear Metres. 3 5" reel(s). 1 disc(s). 1 audiocassette(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter, photographs, and sound recordings Finding Aids: Inventory available. Provenance: The records were gathered together, annotated and rearranged by the donor when he was writing `Creating customers: the story of Ilott Advertising New Zealand 1892-1982' Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Framed portraits of staff (PA-Group-00118) - To New Zealand Film Archive - 1964 film of Sir John Ilott speaking..