Author Biographical Info

The McGovern Historical Center (MHC) is the historical and special collections department for The TMC Library. The MHC maintains rare book and archival collections. Artificial collections have been created to provide access to materials without clear provenance in order to increase discoverability. Soon after his arrival in Houston, Dr. McGovern became one of the Library’s most staunch supporters, annually supplying funds for the purchase of rare books and travel support for the librarians to attend meetings of the American Association for the History of Medicine. In 1977, The Library formed a new department with new quarters to collect historical materials and to enhance the rare book collections. In 1982, Dr. McGovern donated his personal collection of rare and historical books to the Library. In 1996 the Library’s Board of Directors named the historical department in his honor.

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Identifier

MS135-Box29-massengill

Publication Date(s)

1898-1937

Language

English

Description

These pills for children are sugar-coated and according to the label contain atrophine sulfate, strychnine sulfate, ergotin, tinct. Rhus Aromatica, and Thyroidin. One use for these tablets was tl stop bed setting, In 1937, the SE. Massengill' Company was responsible for the death of 100 people in 15t states due to their product Elixir Sulfanilamide. See more at Norman E. Mann Medical Realia Collection and finding aid.

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Advertising, Houston (Tex.), McGovern Historical Center, realia, human remains

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