Norfolk, Virginia Prescription Book, 1895-1897 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

By Sarah Osorio

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Collection Overview

Title: Norfolk, Virginia Prescription Book, 1895-1897

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-118

Primary Creator: Unknown

Extent: 1.0 Items

Arrangement: Arranged in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 11/24/2014

Subjects: Medicine, Medicine--Practice, Norfolk (Va.), Pharmacists, Physicians

Forms of Material: Books, Prescriptions

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One October 3, 1895 to March 30, 1897 prescription book from Norfolk, Virginia. The prescription book is approximately 350 pages and contains about 4,900 prescriptions pasted onto the pages from various doctors, primarily Dr. H. R. Drewry on Bowden's Ferry Road, Dr. H. R. Dupuy at 150 Main Street, and Dr. C. F. Newbill at 168 Main Street. The inside front cover is labeled, "Winser's Patent Back Prescription Book, Number 6, From C. C. Bartgis & Bro., Druggists, Label, Printers, Baltimore, MD." Each prescription is numbered between 4,830 and 9,719.

Subject/Index Terms

Medicine
Medicine--Practice
Norfolk (Va.)
Pharmacists
Physicians

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Unknown

Preferred Citation: Norfolk, Virginia Prescription Book, MSS 0000-118, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed March 21, 2018.

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