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Article about marijuana smoking from the November 26, 1938, issue of the Science News Letter.

Article from the September 11, 1937, issue of the Wisconsin State Journal reporting the first arrest for marijuana possession in Wisconsin.

Article from the October 21, 1938, issue of the Wisconsin State Journal reporting Dane County, Wisconsin's, first marijuana possession case. Harold Thompson, an African American man, received the maximum sentence of a $200 fine or three months in…

Bottle of fluid extract of cannabis manufactured by Parke, Davis & Company on November 7, 1928.

Poster (c. 1936) warning about the dangers of marijuana. The poster claims to divulge "heretofore unheard of orgies of youth's dissipation." The text reads: "Adults Only! Exposed! Marihuana, Shattered Hopes! Tangled Lives!"

Poster (c.1936) warning about the dangers of marijuana. The title reads: "Marihuana Weed with roots in hell! Not recommended for children." The text reads "weird orgies, wild parties, unleashed passions."

Placard printed by the Inter-State Narcotic Association from Chicago, Illinois (c. 1940), warning about the dangers of marijuana. The text reads: "Beware! Young and old people in all walks of life. This marihuana cigarette may be handed you by the…

Poster advertising the Dana Beal Defense Fund in Madison, WI. Dana Beal was a marijuana activist and a leader of the Youth International Party (Yippies) who had been arrested on marijuana charges in 1971.

Poster advertising the Dana Beal Defense Fund in Madison, WI. Dana Beal was a marijuana activist and a leader of the Youth International Party (Yippies) who had been arrested on marijuana charges in 1971. The poster reads: "Dana Beal is imprisoned in…

Poster advertising the 1st Annual Marijuana Harvest Festival in Brittingham Park in Madison, Wisconsin, on September 25, 1971. The event was a fundraiser to raise money for the Dana Beal Defense Fund. Dana Beal was a marijuana activist and a leader…

Poster advertising a marijuana decriminalization rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, September 30, 1979. The rally supported a decriminalization bill introduced in the Wisconsin state legislature by David Clarenbach, the state representative from…

Poster advertising a marijuana decriminalization rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Sunday, September 30, 1979. The rally supported a decriminalization bill introduced in the Wisconsin state legislature by David Clarenbach, the state representative from…

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…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Medical Miracles" printed in 1956. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan,…

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…

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…

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…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Indian Gift" 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,…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Asiatic Flu" 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,…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Drugs in the Scriptures" 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…