Registers of storekeepers permits

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of information on stores selling drugs or poisons in rural areas where there is no pharmacist or druggist. These stores were required to register with the State Board annually. Information includes proprietor's name (individual or firm); address; county; registration number for each year; and remarks (e.g. "discontinued," "out of business," "destroyed by fire," "discontinued sale of prescribed drugs," name of successor or transferee).
Title
Registers of storekeepers permits
Quantity
2.4 cubic feet; 7 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B0492
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological by time period, then alphabetical by first one or two letters of proprietor's last name.

Scope and Content Note

These registers identify stores selling drugs or poisons in rural areas and not employing a pharmacist or druggist. These stores were required to register with the State Board annually.

Each entry contains the following information: proprietor's name (individual or firm); street address; city or town (volume 1 only); county; registration number for each year; and remarks (e.g. "discontinued," "out of business," "destroyed by fire," "discontinued sale of prescribed drugs," name of successor or transferee).

During 1901-1910 the board issued one year temporary permits for the sale of drugs and poisons to storekeepers in communities lacking licensed pharmacists or druggists. Only one permit was issued in each village or community.

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