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Advertisement for benzodiazepines, manufactured by Roche Laboratories. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on January 1, 1981. The ad promotes a monograph written by John Marks, M.D., Fellow and Director of Medical Studies of Girton…

Advertisement for Ativan (lorazepam), a medication manufactured by Wyeth Laboratories to reduce anxiety. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on January 1, 1978. The ad reports on the efficacy of the drug in patients with generalized…

Promotional 17th century Delft reproduction ceramic pill tile produced by the Burroughs, Wellcome & Co. for their Pharmacy Scholarship Program. The front of the tile depicts a group of people having a discussion while standing outside of the…

Advertisement for Vistaril, (hydroxyzine pamoate), manufactured by Pfizer Laboratories. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on January 4, 1971. The ad recommends Vistaril for anxiety associated with insomnia.

Advertisement for Atarax (hydroxyzine HCI), a medication manufactured by Roerig to reduce anxiety. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on January 7, 1974. The ad recommends Atarax for the relief of anxiety in people with severe allergic…

Advertisement for Librium (chlordiazepoxide HCI), a medication manufactured by Roche Laboratories to reduce anxiety. The ad appeared in the journal American Journal of Medicine on October 1, 1965. The ad reports that Librium relieves anxiety and…

A newspaper article by Robert C. Randall entitled, "The 1st Legal Cannabis Smoker in the West," from the Coptic Times, c. 1980. Randall discusses his experiences fighting for the right to use marijuana to treat his glaucoma.

Advertisement for Azene (clorazepate monopotassium), a medication manufactured by Endo Laboratories to reduce anxiety. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on January 1, 1978. The ad recommends Azene for people with generalized anxiety…

Advertisement for Terramycin-SF, an antibiotic manufactured by Pfizer Laboratories. The ad includes information on the medications Tetracyn-SF and Pen-SF.

Advertisement for Terramycin, an antibiotic manufactured by Pfizer Laboratories to treat urinary tract infections. The ad includes information on the medication Tetracyn. This ad was sent by direct mail to a physician practicing in Atlanta, GA.

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Tar Dermament. The advertisment states that the product "dries quickly, forming an adhesive, flexible, water-resistant film which is odorless and stainless." and that it "represemts 6…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Tanexin. The advertisement describes the product as "a sterile tannic acid jelly containing an effective antiseptic ... Stable, always ready for use. Combats infection." It is suppled in…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Takazyme. The advertisement describes the product as "a palatable combination of insoluble carbonates and taka-diastase." It is supplied in 2 oz, 5 oz, and 1 lb tins. Dosage and…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Takazyme. The advertisement describes the product as "a palatable combination of insoluble carbonates and taka-diastase." It is supplied in 2 oz, 5 oz, and 1 lb tins. Dosage and…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Takazyme. The advertisement states that Takazyme causes "prompt reduction of gastric acidity, rapid liquefication of starchy foods, [and] soothing effect on gastric mucosa." It is…

Advertisement for Tace, a medication manufactured by Wm. S. Merrell Company to reduce symptoms associated with menopause. This ad was sent by direct mail to a physician practicing in Atlanta, GA.

Advertisement for Tace, a medication manufactured by Wm. S. Merrell Company to reduce symptoms associated with menopause. This ad was sent by direct mail to a physician practicing in Atlanta, GA.

Parke Davis collectibe ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Synapoidin. This simple blotter contains only the name of the product, the description "a new gonadal stimulant," the name of the company, and the statement that each cubic centimeter…

Advertisement for Valium, (diazepam), manufactured by Roche Laboratories. The ad appeared in the journal Medical Economics on March 12, 1970. The ad reports that Valium relieves tension and accompanying somatic symptoms, such as gastric disorders and…

A Swamp-Root Almanac cover from 1942 depicting a stereotypical image of a Native American woman next to text that reads "Dream Book." There are similarly dressed figures around a campfire and tipis in the background. Illustrations representing the…