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Wartime Pharmacy

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Interior of the Burke Pharmacy, complete with several prominent wartime posters and displays.

Date Created:
July 2, 1942

Publication Information

Contributor
American College of Apothecaries
Date Created
July 2, 1942

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W011O4U
Legacy ID
WHi 6003

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National Pharmacy Week Display

National Pharmacy Week Display

1947

National Pharmacy Week display in the front window of East's Pharmacy.

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Making Pills

Making Pills

July 2, 1942

Pharmacist Edward Burke uses a small metal machine to help him make capsules of medicine. A woman is sitting at a table in the background.

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Tuberculosis Awareness Display

Tuberculosis Awareness Display

October 13, 1940

Educational window display promoting awareness about tuberculosis at the Frankfurter Pharmacy.

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Richard's Pharmacy Counter

Richard's Pharmacy Counter

January 29, 1945

View of glass display cabinets in Richard's Pharmacy.

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Sheehy's Pharmacy Exterior

Sheehy's Pharmacy Exterior

February 20, 1941

Exterior view of Sheehy's Pharmacy.

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Stocks of Drugs

Stocks of Drugs

August 22, 1941

A display of various drugs and supplies at Tesiero's Pharmacy. Items for "Baby Needs" and "Diabetic Supplies" are located at either end.

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