Records. Wimpus-Winkelmann, Louis (inclusive), 1914-1954.

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Records. Wimpus-Winkelmann, Louis (inclusive), 1914-1954.

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Correspondence, articles, clippings, booklets, packaging samples, legal documents, and promotional materials regarding Wimpus, an alleged impotence-cure device, 1925-1954; Wine of Cardui, an alcoholic "female complaint" cure manufactured by the Chattanooga Medicine Company, 1914-1942; A.R.T. Winjum, a bogus diet specialist and health lecturer, 1919-1932; and Louis Winkelmann, an unlicensed practitioner who promoted the "Gamma-Ray Applicator" for pain relief, 1928-29.

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American Medical Association,James S. Todd Memorial Library

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American Medical Association,James S. Todd Memorial Library

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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...