Records. Herchelroth, J.M.-Herrschner, Frederick (inclusive), 1911-1971.

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Records. Herchelroth, J.M.-Herrschner, Frederick (inclusive), 1911-1971.

Correspondence, advertisements, articles, clippings, and promotional and supplementary materials on J.M. Herchelroth, a quack who used opium, sweating, and "mechano-therapy" to treat a variety of diseases, 1911-1934; heroin abuse and arrests for sale of narcotics, 1912-1940; Arthur Wallace Herr, a follower of Albert Abrams, who also furnished testimonials for patent medicines, 1931; and Frederick Herrschner, maker of vitamins and patent medicines for obesity and other health problems, 1944-1971.

4 folders.

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American Medical Association. Dept. of Investigation.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration originated as part of the Dept. of Agriculture. In 1940, it was transferred to the Federal Security Agency, where it remained until 1953, when it became part of the newly created Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare. When the educational functions of this Department were separated to form the Dept. of Education in 1976, the remaining agencies, including the FDA, became the Dept. of Health and Human Services. From the description of Records. Foo...

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