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Vick Chemical Co. Collection

This collection consists of photographs and printed materials pertaining to Vick Chemical Company and its successors. Best known for the cold salve called Vicks VapoRub, the company was founded by Lunsford Richardson and retained family ownership until it was acquired by Proctor & Gamble in 1985. Company newsletters dating between 1933-1993 comprise the bulk of this collection, providing insight into the company's culture and work environment by highlighting employees' personal interests and professional accomplishments.

Employees of Vick Chemical Company
Employees of Vick Chemical Company. First row (left to right): Dora Fowler, Ella Taylor, Bessie Blair, Lucy Blair, Lena Guyer; second row: John Fargis, Bill Marsh, Lochie Stover, Pearl Hubbard, Charlotte Foster, Louise Scott, Ruth Holton, Will Donnell.
Employees of Vick Chemical Company
Vick Chemical Company employees Andy Idol, Edith Leach, Dot Collie, and Warren "Pete" Tilley outside a laboratory.
Vick Chemical Company office scene
Vick Chemical Company office scene.
Vick Chemical Company opinion survey
Vick Chemical Company opinion survey at Milton Street plant.
Vick Chemical Company Christmas party
Vick Chemical Company Christmas party. First row (left to right): Mickey Crutchfield, Dot Collie, Louise Causey, Mildred McGehee; second row: Will Crump, Ruth Garrett, Helen Laughon, Nan Lovett, Clyde Fields, Frances Everhart.
Personnel representatives at Sedgefield Inn
Personnel representatives meeting at the Sedgefield Inn to discuss the problems involved in recruiting the best men from colleges and univerisities. First row (left to right): Frank Edelblut, Greensboro; Ken Bevan, Greensboro; Jim Rehlander, Merrell; Jack Highsmith, New York; Tom Buffum, New York; Dr. D.L. Moorem, New York; Dr. Van Devorkovitz, Jen-Sal; Don Duncan, Hess & Clark; Rick Hall, Bloomfield. Second row: Bill Preyer, Greensboro; Hal Brewer, New York; C.A. Tingen, Greensboro; John McGehee, Greensboro; Lee Lent, New York; A.F. Hatch, New York; Keith Kennedy, Baker; Dick Waters, New York; Jim Kirkpatrick, Jen-Sal; G.C. Eichhorn, Greensboro; R.S. Fitch, Philadelphia. Third row: Bob Buescher, New York; Elliott Palmer, New York; Dr. W.J. Smith, Greensboro; Ben Summer, New York; Bob McCoun, New York; Bob Potter, Philadelphia; Bob Smith, Merrell; Dick Jamison, Philadelphia; Don Powers, New York; C.A. McKeel, Greensboro.
Vicks/Richardson-Merrell Inc. plant in Hatboro, Pennsylvania
Vicks/Richardson-Merrell Inc., Hatboro, PA. Left to right: Ben Fort, Dave Hower, Lunsford Richardson, Bob Klovecorn, Frank Edelblut, Ed Pyatte, and Kirk Garber.

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