Richardson-Vicks Collection

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Richardson-Vicks Collection

1862-1979 [bulk ca. 1900-1940]

https://archives.greensborohistory.org/manuscripts/richardson-vicks

The Richardson-Vicks Collection consists primarily of materials relating to Vick Chemical Co. and its predecessors, as well as a smaller number of items pertaining to the Richardson family. Vick Chemical was founded by Lunsford Richardson II and is best known for the cold salve called Vicks VapoRub. The company stayed in the family until it was acquired by Proctor & Gamble in 1985. The collection includes photographs, advertisements, books, pamphlets, and financial materials. Researchers interested in business history, Vick Chemical Co. history and operations, Greensboro history, advertising, the pharmaceutical industry, and the Richardson family will find this collection useful.

2 boxes (34 folders), ca. 150 items.

eng, Latn

Greensboro Historical Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 11621659

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