In 1928, The Opium Problem, authored by Charles Terry and Mildred Pellens, was published by the New York City Bureau of Hygiene. The book contains testimonies from dozens of medical…
This Dose of History contains historical material, created between roughly 1891 and 1913, that reflects the social norms, scientific knowledge, and cultural attitudes of its time. Readers may encounter language,…
The American Institute of the History of Pharmacy (AIHP) is delighted to announce that Dr. Kelly S. O’Donnell will assume the role of Editor-in-Chief of History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals (HoPP) beginning…
Visual Histories is a new series that highlights digitized materials from AIHP’s collections that stand out for their design, artistry, or visual impact. This series focuses on items whose imagery helps…
From the Archives is a new series that showcases unique, surprising, and meaningful items from our historical collections. Archivist Hannah Dillemuth and her students will select materials from across the…
The earliest known form of inoculation, called insufflation, dates back to the sixteenth century. It was typically carried out by blowing powdered smallpox scabs up the nose of the patient….
Although Valentine’s Day has been celebrated in Europe since the middle ages, it would not become a commercialized holiday until after the industrial revolution. Drawing on the folk traditions which…
We’re pleased to share that our aihp.org (aihp@aihp.org, research@aihp.org, etc.) email addresses are working again! Thank you for your patience as we worked with our service provider to restore access….
At AIHP, we believe that our people are what make us truly special. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to one of the amazing individuals who gives their time and…
We are pleased to feature author Stephen Hall, historian, writer, archivist, and long-time contributor to the preservation of pharmacy history. Hall’s new book, A Spoonful of Sugar: The Story Of…
