44  Philadelphia  College  of  Pharmacy,      {A  jamiary,Pi9M.m' 
as  complete  and  thorough  as  possible.  We  want  to  obtain  all  the 
available  data  relating  to  individual  experiences  and  life  histories, 
to  trace  the  growth  and  development  of  modern  pharmacies  and 
wholesale  drug  establishments,  the  manufacturers  of  pharmaceuticals 
and  chemicals  and  the  allied  industries. 
This  letter  is  our  personal  appeal  for  assistance  to  any  one  possess, 
ing  knowledge  relating  to  these  old-time  apothecaries,  the  trade 
conditions  and  customs  of  their  days,  the  stores,  the  life  works, 
habits,  associates,  scientific,  political  and  social  attainments,  etc.  It 
is  directed  to  relatives  and  friends  as  well  as  to  their  pharmaceutical 
associates  and  your  co-operation  is  earnestly  solicited. 
Will  you  please  promptly  write  the  Chairman  or  Secretary,  giving 
such  information  as  possible,  and  loan  the  Committee  any  printed  or 
written  data  that  you  may  have?  These  communications  should  be 
replete  with  personal  reminiscences,  anecdotes  and  experiences,  and 
what  may  appear  to  you  as  only  fragmentary  notes  may  be  of  value 
to  the  Committee  as  confirming  and  adding  to  information  from 
other  sources. 
It  has  been  proposed  that  this  Committee  should  also  prepare  a 
complete  catalogue  of  the  graduates  of  the  Philadelphia  College  of 
Pharmacy,  setting  forth  after  each  name  the  date  of  birth,  the  class 
date,  the  address,  business  location  and  career,  politic  and  scientific 
honors  attained,  etc.  While  this  will  greatly  extend  the  labors  of 
this  Committee  the  completion  oi  such  a  list  will  be  of  great  interest 
to  the  Alumni  and  a  permanent  record  of  value  to  the  College.  Will 
every  living  graduate  favor  us  with  replies  to  the  enclosed  queries 
and  information  regarding  those  who  are  deceased. 
The  College  already  possesses  a  number  of  historic  relics  and 
souvenirs  and  it  is  now  proposed  to  establish  in  its  museum  a  section 
devoted  to  the  exhibition  and  preservation  of  such  materials  as 
obsolete  drugs,  preparations,  utensils,  apparatus,  shop  furniture, 
books,  papers,  diplomas,  medals,  tickets,  portraits,  etc.,  associated 
with  pharmaceutical  history.  May  we  hope  that  this  permanent 
exhibit  will  receive  your  support  and  that  you  will  donate  any  such 
historic  material  in  your  possession  ? 
We  ask  your  careful  consideration  of  the  enclosed  and  a  prompt 
reply. 
Please  answer  the  following  queries  and  supply  any  additional  information 
or  detailed  statements  possible  and  mail  promptly  to  The  Historical  Committee, 
