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James S. Robinson Apothecary Prescription Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3298

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This collection consists of a pharmacy ledger containing approximately 3,000 handwritten prescriptions filled by the James S. Robinson Apothecary in Memphis, Tennessee from May 2 to June 7, 1893. The binder itself bears the title "Prescriptions, Vol. 55, JSR 5003" on its spine, and contains a label stating that it was made by S. C. Toof and Co. Printers, Lithographers, and Blank Book Mfrs. - Memphis, Tennessee. The prescriptions, many of which are written in pencil, were date stamped, hand numbered, and initialed by the pharmacist filling the prescription. The prescription numbers start with 1172 and go through 5003. The most common physician names signed include Mitchell, Herbert Jones, Maury, Reeder, D. Sale, and J. M. Will.

Dates

  • 1893 May 2-June 7

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection consists of a pharmacy ledger containing approximately 3,000 handwritten prescriptions filled by the James S. Robinson Apothecary in Memphis, Tennessee from May 2 to June 7, 1893.

Biographical/Historical Note

James S. Robinson Apothecary was one of the oldest pharmacies in Memphis, Tennessee. After moving from Pennsylvania to Memphis, Robinson (1843-1923) opened his store in 1869 in downtown Memphis. Following his death, his widow continued the business for a time.

It is possible that the prescriptions signed by Maury are those of Dr. John Metcalf Maury (1868-1933), a professor of gynecology at the University of Tennessee Nursing School and the gynecologist-in-chief of Memphis General Hospital.

Arrangement

This collection consists of a single bound book.

Acquisition Note

This collection was purchased by Special Collections in August of 2007.

Related Materials

Interested researchers may wish to consult MS.2100, James S. Robinson Apothecary Prescription Ledger (1898).

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480