Helfand, William H.

Collector and scholar of medical and pharmaceutical advertising.

From the description of Helfand Collection of Medical and Pharmaceutical Advertising, 1978-2000 and n.d. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 47942698

William H. Helfand has a degrees in Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy and was awarded degrees of Doctor of Humane Letters and Doctor of Science. His many written works include Pharmacy: An Illustrated History, The Picture of Health, articles on medical and pharmaceutical prints, posters, and ephemera. In the mid-1950s, Helfand began collecting medical prints and posters, many of which have been exhibited at the National Library of Medicine and Philadelphia Museum of Art, amongst others. He is currently an art and medicine consultant to the National Library of Medicine and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

From the guide to the William H. Helfand Collection of Medical Prints and Posters, 1695-1991, bulk 1800-1899, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)