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First Day Cover commemorating the 2nd centenary of the birth of Antoine Lavoisier
- 1943-Nov-19
Philatelic First Day Cover commemorating the 2nd centenary of the birth of Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794), who is widely considered the father of modern chemistry.
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Roses from Rags with Putnam Dyes
- Circa 1920 – circa 1950
Pamphlet showcasing latchhooked rugs designed by Mary Rockwell and dyed with Putnam Fadeless Dyes, which were produced by the Monroe Chemical Company.
- Author Rockwell, Mary
- Creator Of Work Monroe Chemical Company
- Subject Dyes and dyeing, Monroe Chemical Company, Rugs, Hooked, Textile crafts
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Action -- Not Pity Can Save Millions Now!
- Extinction or Hope for the Remnants of European Jewry? It is for Us to Give the Answer.
- 1943-Feb-08
Full page advertisement created by the Committee for a Jewish Army of Stateless and Palestinian Jews in the New York Times. This advertisement was part of a larger campaign to create an independent Jewish army to fight…
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German Exiles Face a Return to Europe
- 1940s
New York Times article titled German Exiles Face a Return to Europe: Visa Mix-Up Affects Hundreds of Refugees, Traveler Says. The article interviews Mrs. Elsa Jaffe who says the immigrating through Spain and Portugal…
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Gives Congress Bill on Dual Citizenship
- Stimson Offers Measure to End Possible Axis Espionage
- 1940s
New York Times article titled Gives Congress Bill on Dual Citizenship: Stimson Offers Measure to End Possible Axis Espionage. The article explains that individuals with dual citizenship in enemy countries will have to…
- Publisher New York times
- Subject Dual nationality, World War (1939-1945), Espionage, Deportation
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Study Virgin Islands As Refugee Haven; Interior Department Heads Weigh Temporary Visit Plan
- 1940s
New York Times article titled Study Virgin Islands As Refugee Haven; Interior Department Heads Weigh Temporary Visit Plan .
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Letter from Anny van der Sluys to Max Bredig, 1940s
- 1940s
Anny van der Sluys writes to her friend Max Albert Bredig (1902-1977).
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author van der Sluys, Anny
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, van der Sluys, Anny
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Dimenformon tablets promotional blotter
- 1940s
Blue card with image of a prescription for "Dimenformon Tablets," promoting Dimenformon Benzoate (alpha-estradiol benzoate) for the treatment of symptoms in menopausal patients.
Paper blotters were a popular form of…
- Creator Of Work Roche-Organon, Inc.
- Subject Menopause, Menopause--Hormone therapy, Women--Health and hygiene, Estradiol benzoate, Roche-Organon, Inc.
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Dimenformon injections promotional blotter
- 1940s
Blue card with image of a prescription for "Dimenformon Benzoate" and a black syringe, promoting Dimenformon Benzoate (alpha-estradiol benzoate) injections for the treatment of symptoms in menopausal patients.
Paper…
- Creator Of Work Roche-Organon, Inc.
- Subject Menopause, Menopause--Hormone therapy, Women--Health and hygiene, Estradiol benzoate, Roche-Organon, Inc.
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Chi-Ches-Ters Menstrual Pain Relief Tablets
- 1900s
Container of "Chi-Ches-ters" menstrual pain relief tablets, manufactured by Chichester Chemical Co.
Chichester Chemical Co. also manufactured "Pennyroyal Pills," which were marketed with language that subtly indicated…
- Manufacturer Chichester Chemical Co.
- Subject Analgesics, Drugs, Menstruation, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Women--Health and hygiene, Menstrual products
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Igloo Wrap cellophane
- 1900s
Blue and red cardboard box of "Igloo Wrap Brand" cellophane wrap, manufactured by Du Pont.
- Manufacturer E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
- Subject E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Food--Storage, Food--Preservation, Plastic films
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Letter from Ernst Berl to Colonel E. W. Gruhn, September 20, 1943
- 1943-Sep-20
Ernst Berl (1877-1946) answers E. W. Gruhn, deputy director of intelligence of the United States War Department, questions regarding his age, citizenship status, and willingness to serve overseas. Berl also writes an…
- Addressee United States. War Department, Gruhn, E. W.
- Author Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946
- Subject Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946, Gruhn, E. W., United States. War Department
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Letter from E. W. Gruhn to Ernst Berl, September 15, 1943
- 1943-Sep-15
Letter from E. W. Gruhn, deputy director of intelligence of the United States War Department, to Ernst Berl (1877-1946). Gruhn asks Berl to answer a series of questions regarding his age, citizenship status, and…
- Addressee Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946
- Author Gruhn, E. W., United States. War Department
- Subject Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946, Gruhn, E. W., United States. War Department
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Kurt Mislow's admission application for the School of Medicine at Tulane University
- 1943
Kurt M. Mislow's (1923-2017) application for admission to the School of Medicine at Tulane University. The application has information about Mislow's current address as well as his father's address and profession.
- Creator Of Work Tulane University. School of Medicine
- Contributor Mislow, Kurt Martin, 1923-
- Subject Mislow, Kurt Martin, 1923-, Tulane University. School of Medicine, Chemists, Medical colleges--Admission, Jewish scientists
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Letter from the United States Department of State to Ernst Berl, March 18, 1943
- 1943-Mar-18
Letter from Green H. Hackworth (1883-1973), a legal advisor with the United States Department of State, to Ernst Berl (1877-1946) regarding his property in Germany.
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Letter from the United States Department of State to Ernst Berl, April 7, 1943
- 1943-Apr-07
Letter from Green H. Hackworth (1883-1973), a legal advisor with the United States Department of State, to Ernst Berl (1877-1946) regarding his property in Germany.
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Letter to Ernst Berl from J. E. Butterworth, April 16, 1943
- 1943-Apr-16
Letter from J. E. Butterworth of the United States War Department, confirming that Ernst Berl's (1877-1946) application for the position of Expert Consultant to the War Department has been approved. Butterworth…
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AIChE slide rule pin
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers slide rule pin
- After 1900 – before 2004
Gold-plated pin for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AlChE). The pin is in the shape of a slide rule with the AIChE shield in the center and has a hinged clasp.
- Manufacturer L.G. Balfour Company
- Subject Brooches, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Collectibles
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Mint flavored cod liver oil
- 1940s
12 fl. oz bottle of Squibb Mint Flavored Cod Liver Oil. The back label explains that this cod liver oil is treated with carbon dioxide which extends its shelf life. Additionally, the label includes dosage and storage…
- Manufacturer E.R. Squibb & Sons
- Subject Cod-liver oil, Nutrition, Nutrition--Children, E.R. Squibb & Sons
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Hunger Quits School
- 1943
Hunger Quits School is a pamphlet published in 1943 by the United States Food Distribution Administration. This pamphlet explains the benefits of school lunch programs, and how to start them in local communities.
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Acid Colors on Piece Goods
- After 1900 – before 1950
Sample book containing dyeing instructions and 54 mounted fabric swatches dyed with National Aniline & Chemical Company manufactured dyes. Consists of one cardboard leaf that folds out into 9 sections.
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Tailby-Nason's Mentho-Terpenol Pain Reliever
- After 1880 – before 1970
Blue glass bottle, stained by residue from its contents, with metal screw cap lid and white paper label. The topical ointment once held in this bottle was intended for pain relief. According to the label, the ointment…
- Creator Of Work Tailby-Nason Company
- Subject Analgesics, Drugs, Quacks and quackery, Tailby-Nason Company
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Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanative Wash
- After 1930 – before 1970
Glass bottle of "Lydia E. Pinkham" brand sanative wash.
Lydia E. Pinkham, née Estes, (1819-1883) was an American proprietor who commodified her homemade herbal-alcoholic supplements, claiming they could cure any…
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Lydia E. Pinkham Pills for Constipation
- After 1930 – before 1970
Bottle of "Lydia E. Pinkham" brand pills for constipation.
Lydia E. Pinkham, née Estes, (1819-1883) was an American proprietor who commodified her homemade herbal-alcoholic supplements, claiming they could cure any…
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Hamlin's Wizard Oil Liniment
- 1941 – 1946
A topical treatment intended for soothing muscular aches, minor strains and sprains, minor frost bites, mild sunburn, and non-venomous insect bites and stings. The liniment was first produced in 1861 in Chicago by…
- Creator Of Work Hamlin's Wizard Oil Company
- Subject Health products, Hamlin's Wizard Oil, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Drugs, Ointments, Pain medicine
