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Taking a Prescription Order
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Druggist J.F. Robinson staffs the pharmacy's "Information Desk," ready to take a prescription from a doctor over the telephone. The pharmacy championed this as a modern time-saving measure for customers.
November 4, 1940
Davis, D. F.
Publication Information
| Creator | Davis, D. F. |
|---|---|
| Contributor | American College of Apothecaries |
| Date Created | November 4, 1940 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | American College of Apothecaries records, 1939-1963, 1984-1985 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 3841, folder 1 |
| Media Number | Folder 1 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911124546502121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00184 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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