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William Helfand French Medical Advertisements and Cartoons Collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP052003

Abstract

Medical advertisements, pictorial works, cartoons, portraits, and caricatures collected by William Helfand.

Dates

  • Creation: 1788-2011
  • Creation: Majority of material found in 1834-2006

Extent

112.5 Linear Feet (2,968 items; 48 flat storage boxes)

Language of Materials

Collection materials primarily in French

Access Restrictions

No restrictions on access.

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Collection Summary

Medical advertisements, pictorial works, cartoons, portraits, and caricatures collected by William Helfand. Collection materials are primarily pharmaceutical advertisements and cartoons clipped from newspapers and magazines or on posters originating in France. The collection is organized in accordance with original arrangement in 19 portfolios by Helfand. Most materials are in French, but English, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Romanian, Portuguese,... Chinese, and Arabic are also represented.

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