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Ephemera
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Howard B. Bishop Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS C 562
Abstract
Howard Berkey Bishop was educated as a chemical engineer. In 1939 he sold his company to the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company and devoted his retirement to "promoting the formula for a better way of life." Promotional flyers, advertisements, correspondence, articles, editorials and various corporate records document Howard Bishop's post-retirement activities as the founder and driving force behind the Human Engineering Foundation (HEF) and his efforts to counteract the physical and...
Dates:
1921-1961 (bulk 1940-1960)
Images of Women in Medicine Ephemera Collection
Collection
Identifier: PP03-22
Abstract
The collection consists of ephemera that portray women in medicine. Among the images are portraits, comics, fine art, chromolithographs, and advertisements.
Dates:
19th-20th century
Found in:
Prints and Photographs Collections
Library of the Surgeon-General's Office ephemera collection
Collection
Identifier: MS C 194
Abstract
Library manual, 1945-48, along with samples of forms, stationery, book plates, pamphlets, and policies used by the Library, 1876-1957.
Dates:
1876-1957
Tod Mikuriya Papers
Collection
Identifier: MS C 633
Abstract
Tod Mikuriya (1933-2007) was a psychiatrist and medical marijuana activist. In addition to his work in addiction medicine and biofeedback, he is well-known for compiling Marijuana: Medical Papers, 1839-1972, a master bibliography of historical resources on marijuana, and for campaigning for California Proposition 215 which legalized medical marijuana in the state in 1996. Dr. Mikuriya conducted research on marijuana use and founded the California...
Dates:
1933-2015