Records. Modern Foods, Inc.-Modern Research Society (inclusive), 1906-1969.

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Records. Modern Foods, Inc.-Modern Research Society (inclusive), 1906-1969.

Correspondence, advertisements, articles, clippings, and promotional and supplementary materials concerning Modern Foods, Inc., a health food company, 1959; Modern Medical Publishing Company, publishers of medical advice books, 1906-1925; Modern Methods, Inc., promoters of cosmetics, a massage device and a correspondence course for beautifying legs, 1959-1969; and Modern Research Society, apparently an advertising firm, which sent questionnaires to doctors to solicit information and possibly testimonials for patent medicines, 1925-1934.

4 folders.

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