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Druggist's Prescription Record

 Collection
Identifier: MS-0621

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of a book of prescription records from various pharmacies and physicians in Knoxville, Tennessee between 1874 and 1883. Businesses included in this record book are Lyons & McCampbell, Hunter & Co., Rodgers Brothers, and Albers & Co.

Dates

  • 1874-1883

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 (2 flat boxes)

Abstract

This collection consists of a book of prescription records from various pharmacies and physicians in Knoxville, Tennessee between 1874 and 1883. Businesses included in this record book are Lyons & McCampbell, Hunter & Co., Rodgers Brothers, and Albers & Co.

Biographical/Historical Note

Lyons & McCampbell was a drug store located on the corner of Gay Street and Clinch Avenue.

Rodgers Brothers (full title: Rodgers Brothers, Wholesale Druggists and Dealers in Paints, Oils, and Varnishes) was a drug store owned by Thomas and James A. Rodgers in 1878.

Albers & Co. is likely referencing a part Sanford, Chamberlain, & Albers Co. of Knoxville, a prominent nineteenth-century drug company.

There is no biographical information available for Hunters & Co.

Arrangement

This collection is in two boxes.

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