Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, 1949-1986

The Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' subseries consists of correspondence with pharmaceutical manufacturers, both general and relating to specific drug products. More than twenty-five different firms are represented and perhaps forty drug products discussed. Adriani kept one set of files of general correspondence organized by manufacturer and another set organized by specific product. These have been combined, and the specific products are listed under the name of the manufacturer. Large or important files have been reorganized in forward chronological order; others have not been reorganized. Much of the correspondence is routine, but there are many letters of interest regarding research on and use of specific drugs. In light of some of his public stances, Adriani's relationship with the companies is intriguing. Some files contain case notes with specific patient names, and these have been marked [RESTRICTED PHI POLICY]. Consult the manuscripts curator regarding access.