The fonds illustrates Charles Lewis's work in pharmacy and includes a collection of his father's records, also named Charles Lewis. It contains books, drug formulae books, manuscripts, diplomas, licenses, certificates, patent documents, catalogues, testimonials, notes, correspondence, legal documents, financial documents, business documents, and obituaries.
Lewis, Charles, 1863-1925
Records relating to Charles Lewis's father
Part of Charles Lewis Fonds
Consists of a collection of records relating to Charles Lewis's father's records (also named Charles Lewis).
Certificate, Apothecaries Hall, Dublin
Part of Charles Lewis Fonds
Certificate of the Governor, Deputy Governor and directors of … having this day examined Charles Lewis of Killarney in the county of Kerry think him properly educated to be apprenticed to the profession of an apothecary.
Documents regarding Lewis's professional capacity
Part of Charles Lewis Fonds
Consists of 4 documents regarding Lewis's professional capacity.
Document from parish priest Michael O'Reilly
Part of Charles Lewis Fonds
Letter from Michael O'Reilly, parish priest, known Lewis last 10 years, medical officer Berehaven Mines … "attention and kindness to the sick and poor of my parish"… etc.
Document from paris priest James Irwin
Part of Charles Lewis Fonds
Testimonial letter from parish priest James Irwin.
Document related to Lewis's qualifications
Part of Charles Lewis Fonds
Document relating Lewis's qualifications 1852, 1862, 1865, etc.
Part of Charles Lewis Fonds
Brief testimonial letter probably contemporary with item 10-3. Black bordered and signed H. L. V. (largely illegible).
Loan agreement between John R. Reed and Charles Lewis
Part of Charles Lewis Fonds
A loan agreement document, Markethill, County Armagh, Ireland, for £70, between John R. Reed, the lender, and Charles Lewis and (presumably) his wife Sophia C. Lewis. Appears to be the same (by handwriting), John R. Reed in #9 above. Lent by Reed to Lewis.
Part of Charles Lewis Fonds
Single page with notes on drug preparation.