Freeman Drug Company Records, 1872-1947

Scope and Content Note

The records of the Freman Drug Company, 1872-1947 (mostly 1895-1933), contain information about the company's management under the founder, his son, and the corporation. The most valuable records are the five volumes of pharmacy cashbooks, 1895-1916, and five formula books, one dated 1924 and the others undated. In addition, the collection includes biographical information on R.S. and R.W. Freeman; four letters regarding drug wholesaling, 1920-1928; other financial records of the drug store and of R.W. Freeman personally; several company cards; and an undated reprint of an article, “Before the Doctor Comes,” about what to store in a home medicine chest. The arrangement is alphabetical by type of record.