Rexall Drugs Merchandising records, 1919-1980 (bulk 1940-1966).

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Rexall Drugs Merchandising records, 1919-1980 (bulk 1940-1966).

The records in this collection consist of advertising copy, pamphlets, scientific articles, newsletters, convention notes and correspondence from the files of Joseph A. Hailer, who was in charge of the merchandising of Rexall Drug's pharmaceuticals. Rexall publications present in the collection include The Prescriptionist, the Rexall Reporter, the Rexall News and Rexall's newsletter for retirees, Ad-Vantages. Also included in the collection are miscellaneous non-Rexall publications pertaining to pharmaceuticals, Rexall advertising ephemera and empty Rexall medicine bottles. Artifacts found in the collection consist of nine pill and medicine bottles produced by Rexall Drugs and a rubber stamp that says "The Rexall Store."

8.92 linear ft. (8 boxes)

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Hailer, Joseph G.

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Joseph A. Hailer was born in Boston, Massachusetts and joined the staff of the Louis K. Liggett Company in 1912. He became the manager of Rexall Drug's Pharmaceutical Department in 1935. Hailer retired in the 1970s and passed away in 1981. Rexall Drugs was founded as a cooperative of pharmacy stores by Louis K. Liggett in 1902. The cooperative operated under the name United Drug Company and sold products under the Rexall brand. After World War I, the cooperative created franchise agreements with...

Rexall Drug, Inc.

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United Drug Company

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Rexall Drug and Chemical Company

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