Records. Cuticura-Cytology (inclusive), 1909-1969.

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Records. Cuticura-Cytology (inclusive), 1909-1969.

Correspondence, advertisements, articles and clippings, and promotional and supplementary materials concerning Cuticura (a line of soaps and ointments, for which outlandish claims were made, including usefulness in eliminating ringworm), 1909-1961; Cystex, a line of patent medicines for rheumatism, backache, and kidney diseases, 1927-1969; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a fund-raising organization, 1955-1959; and cytology (material on Bio-Research Consultants, Inc., a firm offering cytological screening services by mail), 1960-1961.

5 folders.

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