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.

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Who's responsible?: Greensboro History Museum (Repository)
Where can I find more information?: https://archives.greensborohistory.org/manuscripts/vick-chemical
Topics: Business
Medical History
North Carolina
Subject headings: Vick Chemical Company
Richardson-Merrell, Inc.
Contributing Institution: Greensboro History Museum

: 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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