Jerry Taylor narrates his early life in the US Navy and subsequently the advertising business in Chicago, which put him in contact with many celebrities and moguls in the music industry, and eventually brought him to New York City. Taylor details his pathway to the Phoenix House board, his role in fundraising, and the board culture at Phoenix House
Executives; Therapeutic communities; Drug addicts--Rehabilitation--United States; Substance abuse--Treatment; Nonprofit organizations--Finance; Fund raising; Advertising--Illinois; Taylor, Gerald, 1935-2021; Phoenix House (Organization)
Format
oral histories
Genre
Interviews
Date
2014
Physical Description
54 pages
Note (Biographical)
At the time of this interview, Gerald "Jerry" Taylor was vice president of Lippe Taylor advertising firm. He served as a board member for Phoenix House and the Phoenix House Development Corporation from 1972 to 2006. He helped in fundraising around sp ecial events, using his connections in the magazine publishing and advertising businesses
Note
Interviewed by Lance Thurner on September 23, 2014
Note (Provenance)
Jerry Taylor, Gift, transferred from Columbia Center for Oral History Research 2016