Records. Donham, J.G.M.-Down's Syndrome (inclusive), 1914-1973.

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Records. Donham, J.G.M.-Down's Syndrome (inclusive), 1914-1973.

Correspondence, articles and clippings, and promotional and supplementary materials concerning J.G.M. Donham, maker of a line of patent medicines, 1930; Charles K. Donnell, a quack who operated a sanitarium, performed abortions and sold patent medicines for kidney diseases and rheumatism, 1915-1933; Frank E. Dorchester, health columnist and writer on health matters, 1914-1934; and Down's Syndrome, 1960-1973.

4 folders.

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