Correspondence and drug evaluations for Merck Sharp & Dohme, 1957-1960
Scope and Contents
Correspondence between Dr. W. Benson Harer and Merck Sharp and Dohme research laboratories (now Merck Pharmaceuticals). Drug evaluations mentioned include the analgesic compound anileridine/"Leritine" (1957). Evaluations also include drug combinations Hydrodiuril with meprobamate and Hydrodiuril with ethisterone (1959-1960) for the treatment of "premenstrual tension syndrome," now known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Dates
- Creation: 1957-1960
Creator
- From the Collection: Harer, W. Benson (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
The collection is open for research. Some portions of the collection are restricted due to personally identifying information.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.88 Linear feet (2 half document boxes, 18 volumes, and 1 oversize folder)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
