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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.

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.

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