AIHP Frank Pinchak Poster Collection
Title
AIHP Frank Pinchak Poster Collection
Description
The Frank Pinchak Poster Collection consists of a near-complete run pharmacy window displays designed and published by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist in Paterson, New Jersey, in the 1950s and 1960s.
Each set consisted of three posters: a main poster measuring 26 inches by 42 inches and two side posters measuring 14 inches by 26 inches.
The posters educated consumers about a wide range of public health, pharmaceutical, medical, and other topics. Pinchak intended his"ethical displays" to be an alternative to commercial displays in pharmacy windows. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan, Pinchak sold the posters to pharmacists around the country. He donated the posters to the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy in 2013.
The collection is currently missing a few known posters including "The Miracle of Cortisone" and "What You Should Know About Cancer."
Rights
Please contact the American Institute of the History of Pharmacy at aihp@aihp.org for more information about the Pinchak Poster Collection and for questions about high-quality reproductions.
Collection Items
Opium 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Opium" printed in 1954. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan, Pinchak…
Your Pharmacist Explains the...Salk Polio Vaccine Test 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Your Pharmacist Explains the... Salk Polio Vaccine Test" printed in 1954. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his…
Immunity 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Immunity" printed in 1955. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan, Pinchak…
Measles Vaccine 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Measles Vaccine" printed in 1962. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan,…
Virus 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Virus" printed in 1962. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan, Pinchak…
1956 Polio Report...from Your Pharmacist 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows, titled "1956 Polio Report... from your Pharmacist" printed in 1956. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company…
1960 Polio Report from Your Pharmacist 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "1960 Polio Report from your Pharmacist" printed in 1960. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company…
Narcotic Addict 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "The Treatment of the Narcotic Addict" printed in 1964. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company…
Safe Storing 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Safe Storing" printed in 1955. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan,…
Danger: Poison! 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Danger: Poison!" printed in 1962. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan,…
Fluoridation of Drinking Water 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Fluoridation of Drinking Water" printed in 1957. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional…
Atomic Age of Medicine 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "The Coming Atomic Age of Medicine" printed in 1959. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional…
Medical Aspects of Civil Defense 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Medical Aspects of Civil Defense" printed in 1961. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional…
What is Diabetes Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows Poster
Poster for pharmacy windows titled "What is Diabetes?" printed in 1958. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan, Pinchak sold…
Your Pharmacy Laws 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Your Pharmacy Laws" printed in 1958. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement…
Your Pharmacist 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Your Pharmacist" printed in 1957. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan,…
Camphor 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Camphor" printed in 1959. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan, Pinchak…
Pharmacy's Future 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Pharmacy's Future" printed in 1958. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan,…
4 Steps to Better Mouth Health 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "4 Steps to Better Mouth Health" printed in 1959. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional…
Mental Illness 3 Poster Set for Pharmacy Windows
Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Mental Illness" printed in 1961. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan,…