Artifacts and Ephemera
Scope and Content
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."
Dates
- Creation: 1919 - 1980
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1940 - 1966
Creator
- From the Collection: Hailer, Joseph A. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
Extent
From the Collection: 9.92 Linear Feet (9 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the USC Libraries Special Collections Repository
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles California 90089-0189 United States
specol@usc.edu