Guide to the Gerald J. Voros Papers and Video Tape Collection c1972-c1993
- Repository
- Heinz History Center
- Title
- Gerald J. Voros Papers and Video Tape Collection
- Creator
- Voros, Gerald J.
- Collection Number
- MSS 1023
- Extent
- .5 linear feet (1 box)
- Date
- c1972-c1993
- Abstract
- Gerald J. Voros was a member of the Pittsburgh-founded public relations agency Ketchum, serving as company president from 1983 to 1992. The Gerald J. Voros Papers and Video Tape Collection consists of a manuscript and volume pertaining to the history of Ketchum and its founder George Ketchum, as well as two video tapes relating to Voros's involvement in local politics with former Mayor of Pittsburgh Tom Murphy.
- Language
- The material in this collection is in English.
- Sponsor
- This collection has been made accessible as part of an NHPRC-funded Basic Processing grant.
- Publisher
- Heinz History Center
- Address
- 1212 Smallman St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
library@heinzhistorycenter.org
URL: https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org
History
Born in 1930, Gerald "Jerry" J. Voros started his career in journalism and public relations, joining Ketchum Communications in Pittsburgh in 1966 after leaving advertising agency N.W. Ayers in Chicago. In 1982 he was promoted from the head of the public relations unit to the president of Ketchum, the first public relations person to do so in company history. In 1983 he co-edited the book What Happens in Public Relations with Paul H. Alvarez, who became the next president of Ketchum when Voros retired in 1992. Involved in city politics as a supporter of the Democratic Party, he was campaign chair for Tom Murphy in 1993 leading to Murphy's election as Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh. Voros was active in the community, serving on the National Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, as former chairman of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh (1988-1989), on the Development and Marketing Committee for the Extra Mile Education Foundation, and on the Board of Directors for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy.
Scope and Content Notes
The Gerald J. Voros Papers and Video Tape Collection contains two video tapes, a manuscript history of the Ketchum firm with a letter from George Ketchum, and a volume entitled So When They Ask Me, 1893-1920: George Ketchum. The manuscript and volume deal mainly with the history of Ketchum Communications. The two video tapes relate to Voros's involvement in politics. "Murphy Wins! November 2, 1993, Election Night Documentation" provides footage of the 1993 election night celebration showing Murphy with his supporters as well as a broadcasted telephone call to the Democratic National Committee and a speech given by Murphy about his hopes for the future of Pittsburgh. "Interview with G. Voros, Election Night, 5/15/01" is video recording of a live television broadcast of the 2001 Pittsburgh Mayoral election in which Voros, as Murphy's senior advisor, is interviewed by a reporter.
Conditions Governing Access
None
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift from Gerald J. Voros in 2010.
Archives accession # 2010.0244
Preferred Citation
Gerald J. Voros Papers and Video Tape Collection, c1972-c1993, MSS 1023 , Library and Archives Division, Senator John Heinz History Center
Processing Information
Preliminary processing by Leah Geibel on 03/13/2014.
Conditions Governing Use
Property rights reside with the Senator John Heinz History Center. Literary rights are retained by the creators of the records and their heirs. For permission to reproduce or publish, please contact the Library and Archives of the Senator John Heinz History Center.
Subjects
- Ketchum Communications Inc (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
- Voros, Gerald J.
- Ketchum, George.
- Murphy, Thomas J., 1944-
- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
- Advertising--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
- Politics--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.