Records. Rishcoff Products-Ritholz, Drs. (inclusive), 1921-1971.

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Records. Rishcoff Products-Ritholz, Drs. (inclusive), 1921-1971.

Correspondence, advertisements, articles and clippings, and promotional and supplementary materials concerning Rishcoff Products, a scheme by eccentric Michael Rishcoff to promote his chemical oils, 1968-1969; Ritalin, advocated as a "pep ill" or rejuvenation aid, 1958; and Drs. Ritholz, promoters of mail-order spectacles which they sold under various trade names, 1921-1971.

11 folders.

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