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.

Copyright and Re-use Information

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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.

Additional Description

Abstract

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

Provenance

Gift, William Helfand, November 2008, Accession #2008-216. Gift, William Helfand, October 2011, Accession #2011-35.

Processing Information

The William Helfand French Medical Ephemera Collection was rehoused from original containers into archival sleeves and boxes upon receipt from the donor.