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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Cancer "cures" collection

 Collection
Call Number: Pam Coll 10
Abstract:

Collection consists of pamphlets and books by individuals, private cancer hospitals, and other organizations promoting non-surgical cures for cancer. The American Medical Association claimed that any such cures were fakes. The promoters in turn criticized the AMA as the "medical trust." Most of the pamphlets contain patient testimonials. Approximate dates for items are based on the date of the most recent testimonials.

Dates: 1900-1954

"The Doctor" by Sir Luke Fildes collection

 Collection
Call Number: Ms Coll 69
Abstract: The collection consists of commercial reproductions of Sir Luke Fildes' painting "The Doctor." The painting, completed in 1891, depicts a seated physician attending an ill child in a modest cottage while her anxious parents wait in the background. It has been interpreted as representing the qualities of an ideal physician and has been widely reproduced in multiple formats for decorative and advertising purposes. Items in the collection include prints, advertisements, publications, stamps,...
Dates: circa 1891 - 2005

Pharmaceutical and chemical company publications

 Collection
Call Number: Pam Coll 16
Abstract:

The collection includes brochures, pamphlets, and promotional materials produced by pharmaceutical companies and chemical companies producing medicines and medical products.

Dates: 1902-1971, undated