Postage stamp

A.

A.

Name/Title

Postage stamp

Description

A. Commemorative postage stamp and legend honoring pharmacists, housed on a plastic frame. Maria Bowman-Horner brought the items, pertaining to Robert Ardery in and here are her notes on this object: “ Nov. 10,1972 U S Postal Service issued a special commemorative postage stamp honoring the American Pharmacist serving their communities as first line health professionals or as pharmaceutical pharmacists through their research, development and manufacturing of new medicines. The 8 cent Pharmacy Stamp commemorates the 120th anniversary of the American Pharmacist Association and honors the nation’s 100,000 professionals. It was nearly 40 year effort that began in 1934 to recognize pharmacists. Shelby County has a history of outstanding pharmacists serving its community. Bob’s professionalism and service honors this group of men and women who provided health care to past, current and future Shelby County residents. B. Enlarged copy of the 8 cent postage stamp on thin wood and laminated. Dimensions are 9’x61/2’”

Use

Commemorative

Collection

Robert Ardery

Acquisition

Accession

2026.140

Create Date

August 6, 2026

Update Date

September 3, 2026