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George Rieveschl, Jr., Papers, 1916-2007 Collection No. 19 Abstract The collection contains primarily papers covering George Rieveschl, Jr's, professional career, including his education. There are significant holdings, however, on his personal life, including correspondence, philanthropic work, and community involvement. Rieveschl was a chemist, known for his creation of Benadryl®. The papers cover his life from beginning to end, 1916-2007, and slightly beyond, with the bulk covering from the 1930s (the beginning of his advanced educational pursuits) until his death in 2007. Volume: approximately 73.5 lin. ft. Biographical Sketch Born in Lockland, Ohio, to George and Alma (Hoffling) Rieveschl, George Rieveschl, Jr., is perhaps best known for the development of the life-saving antihistamine drug, Benadryl®, to which countless thousands owe their lives. However, chemical engineering, the field that brought him such fame, was not his first love. Rieveschl’s first degree was from the Ohio Mechanics Institute of Technology in 1933, with which he hoped to obtain work as a commercial artist. Because he graduated in the midst of the Great Depression, Rieveschl, along with thousands of others, could not find work. He spent time working at his parents' restaurant, then, ultimately Rieveschl made a momentous decision to take up another field of study—chemistry, although art continued to be important in his life. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati 1937 and with a Doctoral degree in 1940. Immediately, he was offered and accepted a teaching position at the University of Cincinnati. Within two years he had become an assistant professor. During this time, he was researching non-stop and was working on finding an effective muscle relaxant to reduce spasms. Instead, he happened upon something much more important, betadimethyl-aminoethylbenzhydryl ether hydrochloride—a chemical compound now known to the world as Benadryl®, which is an antihistamine that blocks receptors in the capillaries that can be irritated by allergens and can, in extreme cases, cause death. Its benefit at the time was that, while not the first antihistamine, it caused significantly less drowsiness than the previous compounds on the market, and showed no real signs of toxicity in testing. His discovery of Benadryl® led to a position at Parke-Davis in Detroit in 1943, where Rieveschl went to test his new drug. Parke-Davis, now a subsidiary of Pfizer, was then the country’s largest drug manufacturer and provided Rieveschl with the opportunity to test Benadryl® in a variety of forms. The company purchased the rights to Benadryl® in 1946 and for the next 17 years, Rieveschl received a 5% royalty from the proceeds of all sales of the drug, profits for which rose to about $6 million per year by the early 1960s. Before eventually leaving Parke-Davis, Rieveschl rose to the position of Vice President of Commercial Development. However, he had become disillusioned with the corporate world, and, ultimately, he missed life in academia and Cincinnati, and returned to the University of Cincinnati in 1970, taking the position of Vice President of Research and Special Projects. He stayed at the University until 1982, when he retired, but not before having started a Foundation for the University that continues to provide financial support for the growth and pursuit of special projects at UC. George Rieveschl was a man of many interests. He knew people from all over and was involved in a diverse array of business, community, and philanthropic activities. He sat on numerous boards, often chemistry or pharmaceutical companies, but there were others, such as International Wine Importers, as he was a wine aficionado. He was heavily involved with the Literary Club in Cincinnati, and presented papers there and collected written material to take with him and share with his fellow club members. His love of art came through in his commitments to the Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM), the Contemporary Art Center, the Taft Museum, as well as other institutions and projects in and around the city. He donated numerous art pieces to CAM, and funded an art gallery space there. What many do not know though, is that Rieveschl continued to pursue his craft throughout his life, even though he never became a professional artist. He painted a series of landscapes, several pieces of abstract art, designed holiday cards to send to friends and family, and not to mention the hundreds of doodles that exist in the Rieveschl archives collection, most of which are quite elaborate. His doodles are an indication of the level of thought processes running through his mind so much of the time, and his commitment to focusing on the tasks at hand (doodling has been show to help focus attention). Rieveschl's personal life was as complex as the rest of his life. He married his first wife, Betty, in the late 1930s. The couple had two sons, Jan L. (now a retired clinical psychologist), and Gary (a landscape, installation artist). Rieveschl and his first wife divorced amicably in 1968. In 1972, Rieveschl married a second time to Joan. They were married until 1996, when they divorced. In March 1999, Rieveschl married a third and final time to Ellen, who was still happily married to him at the time of his death on September 27, 2007. Rieveschl collected many friends throughout his life, which is evidenced by the vast amount of personal correspondence in the collection. Notable friends include Joe Williams, who Rieveschl met at Parke-Davis, Joe Steger of the University of Cincinnati, and Warren Bennis, also of UC, to name just a few. Finding Aid and Organization of Collection by Anna K. Heran, Archivist Anne Ryckbost, Archives Intern February 16, 2010 Scope and Content Notes The Rieveschl archives was donated to the Lloyd Library and Museum and delivered to the library in approximately 2 batches. The first part of the donation was received while Rieveschl was still living and which he went through before sending to the library. The second, larger, portion was received posthumously. Processing was not begun until all materials were received. Material arrived in a largely unorganized state, though there were pockets of like materials, such as those for the research group HARP and the Literary Club, as well as materials on Benadryl®. After an initial assessment and inventory of the collection, an organizational scheme was devised, the results of which can be seen below in the Series and Subseries listing. Approximately half of the archival materials cover Rieveschl's professional development and career. The rest is largely divided between Rieveschl's philanthropic work (and awards related to that) and personal projects and correspondence. Along with the approximately 65 linear feet of materials donated, there were several hundred books donated. These were weeded for topics of interest to the library. The ones that were maintained in the Lloyd collection can be found in the online catalog, by searching for "local" call number, "Rieveschl Collection." These include Rieveschl's textbooks in chemistry, later scientific works on the environment, ornithology and climate, history of medicine and more. Series and Subseries Listing click on the series or subseries of interest to go to that part of the inventory Series A: Biographical/Early Life Materials: This series includes personal memorabilia from Rieveschl's childhood, materials relating to family history, as well as mementos he collected that were his mother's (see Series I for some of these materials). Arranged chronologically. 8 folders. Series B: Educational Materials: This series includes an array of educational materials from throughout Rieveschl's advanced educational pursuits, including materials from the Ohio Mechanics Institute and Rieveschl’s Graphic Arts degree pursuit, and his school notes and materials from his time at the University of Cincinnati, where he obtained advanced degrees in chemistry. This series also includes alumni materials from both OMI and UC, which cover the era beginning after his graduation and continues all the way up to 2007. Course materials are arranged chronologically and alumni materials are arranged alphabetically by subject. Approx. 7 boxes. Series C: Professional Career: This series covers Rieveschl's gamut of professional experiences, from his early days in Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati as a professor and researcher; through his move to Parke-Davis (P-D) and his career there as both a scientist and administrator; his post P-D career as a consultant for various companies in the Chemical industry as well as other fields of endeavor; and back to the University of Cincinnati, where he served the University as an administrator, and where he made connections that got him involved in a research group that came to be known as HARP, for Henry J. Heimlich, M.D., Neil Armstrong, Rieveschl, and Edward Patrick, M.D., Ph.D. Subseries 1: University of Cincinnati: This subseries includes Rieveschl's first period of employment at the University of Cincinnati, the years immediately following his graduation from UC in 1940. He was a professor and researcher during this time. This is also when Benadryl was first developed. Materials largely include research notes on a variety of subjects, teaching and student materials, and correspondence. 4 1/2 boxes and 8 volumes. Subseries 2: Parke-Davis: Based on what Parke-Davis had seen of Rieveschl as a researcher (P-D did the testing on Benadryl), they offered him a position in 1943, which he took. Rieveschl worked at P-D until the mid-1960s, eventually rising to a Vice Presidential position at the company. Arranged topically and chronologically within the topic; Correspondence arranged alphabetically. 13 boxes. Subseries 3: University of Cincinnati: In 1970, Rieveschl returned to his alma mater, UC. He came in as Vice President for Special Projects and initially worked for $1 per year. His great accomplishment at UC in this second period of employment was his work in establishing the McMicken Society/UC Foundation, which worked to encourage successful graduates (like Rieveschl himself) to give back to the University which had given them their starts. Materials include administrative papers, correspondence, subject files, and publications. Arranged topically and chronologically within the topic; Correspondence arranged alphabetically, 5 boxes. Subseries 4: HARP: HARP was a research entity (see above), with which Rieveschl was involved. Papers include correspondence, clippings about the other team members - particularly Heimlich and Patrick, HARP activities, and research information about various projects undertaken by the team. Bulk of materials covers the early to mid-1970s. Other information, particularly related to Armstrong, can be found in general UC materials, as well as personal correspondence and clippings files. Arranged topically, 4 boxes. Subseries 5: Businesses and Boards (including Consultations): These materials cover a variety of business activities conducted by Rieveschl. He served as a professional consultant to a variety of pharmaceutical/chemical companies, such as Sandoz. Rieveschl was also on numerous governing boards, was shareholder in several ventures, and participated in other similar business activities. Those records are held in this series, and they overlap in time with other professional activities, particularly the era in which Rieveschl was a VP at UC. Arranged alphabetically by business name. 6 1/2 boxes. Series D: Publications: Scientific publications by Rieveschl from the 1930s and 1940s. Arranged chronologically. 2 folders. Series E: Organizations: This series includes materials from organizations to which Rieveschl belonged, including fraternities, the Literary Club, of which Rieveschl was an active member, and many other national and local, community and professional groups. Series is organized alphabetically by organization name. Approx. 10 boxes. Series F: Philanthropy: Dr. Rieveschl was generous to many institutions, giving of both time and money. This series contains correspondence, clippings, and reports related to institutions to which Rieveschl donated. Arranged alphabetically by institution name. 9 boxes. Series G: Personal Finances: This series includes materials on a housing investment project in Ronda, Spain. (2) 1/2-sized boxes (see also Oversized series). Series H: Personal Life: This series covers a variety of topics, including awards, personal correspondence, miscellaneous ephemera, more recent materials on Benadryl®, and clippings, which are an integral part of Rieveschl's personality. He collected them on topics of interest to himself, sent them to friends and colleagues, and became known for his "clipping service." This series also includes Rieveschl's doodles and drawings, which are numerous. They can be found throughout the collection, but those in this series are loose and were unattached to other items. Subseries are ordered alphabetically by topic. Subseries 1: Awards received: Includes award letters, correspondence/congratulatory notes, clippings, and other related materials. 1 box (see also Oversize series) Subseries 2: Benadryl – clippings and later information: Includes articles, clippings, reports, and other materials related to Benadryl developments after Rieveschl left Parke-Davis, including the 60th Anniversary celebration of Benadryl's release onto the pharmaceutical market. 1/2 box. Subseries 3: Bios and Resumes: Biographical information on Rieveschl from the 1940s to 1990s. 2 folders. Subseries 4: Clippings: General clippings on both Rieveschl and miscellaneous topics. Organized chronologically (Rieveschl clippings first, others second). 1 1/2 boxes. Subseries 5: Correspondence: Personal correspondence from friends, family, and colleagues. Organized alphabetically by last name, except a group of letters where only the first name of the correspondent is known, which are organized alphabetically by first name. 13 1/2 boxes. Subseries 6: Drawings/Doodles: A collection of Rieveschl's various casual drawings and doodles. 1/2 box. Subseries 7: Ephemera/Hobbies/Photographs: Includes golf memorabilia, dinner menus and programs, postcards, and other assorted ephemera. Approximately 1/2 box (see also Oversized series). Click to view the Digital Photo Collection Exhibit (these exist outside of the physical photo collection) Subseries 8: Notes: Various project notes. Arranged alphabetically by topic. 5 folders. Subseries 9: Research interests: Primarily scientific reprints on various topics of interest to Rieveschl, but which were not pursued elsewhere. Arranged alphabetically by article title. 4 folders. Series I: Oversize/3-Dimensional items. Subseries 1: Medicine bottles: This includes UC and Parke-Davis era Benadryl versions along with other medication and pharmaceutical samples. 2 boxes. Subseries 2: Personal Finances: Includes architectural drawings from Spain development. 1 box. Subseries 3: Awards/Certificates/Plaques/Diplomas: These items include a variety of paper and 3 dimensional awards received by Rieveschl over the period of his professional life. It also includes various diplomas from OMI, UC, and others. 8 boxes. Subseries 4: Ephemera/Hobbies/Photographs: Includes oversize clippings, photographs, drawings and doodles, various mementos and memorabilia, Rieveschl's pipe collection. 11 boxes. Click to view the Digital Photo Collection Exhibit (these exist outside of the physical photo collection) Subseries 5: Research Interests: Photographs from Columbia University, Fine Arts I research materials. 1 box. Subseries 6: Academic Regalia: Includes caps, robes and hoods, from various honorary degree awards. 3 large boxes. Appendix: Discarded materials list: The appendix contains lists of discarded reprints that are held in the Lloyd collection in their original published form. Organized by topic. Click here to download the inventory in pdf

George Rieveschl, Jr., Papers, 1916-2007
Collection No. 19

Abstract

The collection contains primarily papers covering George Rieveschl, Jr's, professional career, including his education. There are significant holdings, however, on his personal life, including correspondence, philanthropic work, and community involvement. Rieveschl was a chemist, known for his creation of Benadryl®. The papers cover his life from beginning to end, 1916-2007, and slightly beyond, with the bulk covering from the 1930s (the beginning of his advanced educational pursuits) until his death in 2007.
Volume: approximately 73.5 lin. ft.

Biographical Sketch

George Rieveschl, Jr., ca. 1943 Born in Lockland, Ohio, to George and Alma (Hoffling) Rieveschl, George Rieveschl, Jr., is perhaps best known for the development of the life-saving antihistamine drug, Benadryl®, to which countless thousands owe their lives. However, chemical engineering, the field that brought him such fame, was not his first love. Rieveschl’s first degree was from the Ohio Mechanics Institute of Technology in 1933, with which he hoped to obtain work as a commercial artist. Because he graduated in the midst of the Great Depression, Rieveschl, along with thousands of others, could not find work. He spent time working at his parents' restaurant, then, ultimately Rieveschl made a momentous decision to take up another field of study—chemistry, although art continued to be important in his life.

Benadryl chemical formula He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati 1937 and with a Doctoral degree in 1940. Immediately, he was offered and accepted a teaching position at the University of Cincinnati. Within two years he had become an assistant professor. During this time, he was researching non-stop and was working on finding an effective muscle relaxant to reduce spasms. Instead, he happened upon something much more important, betadimethyl-aminoethylbenzhydryl ether hydrochloride—a chemical compound now known to the world as Benadryl®, which is an antihistamine that blocks receptors in the capillaries that can be irritated by allergens and can, in extreme cases, cause death. Its benefit at the time was that, while not the first antihistamine, it caused significantly less drowsiness than the previous compounds on the market, and showed no real signs of toxicity in testing. His discovery of Benadryl® led to a position at Parke-Davis in Detroit in 1943, where Rieveschl went to test his new drug. Parke-Davis, now a subsidiary of Pfizer, was then the country’s largest drug manufacturer and provided Rieveschl with the opportunity to test Benadryl® in a variety of forms. The company purchased the rights to Benadryl® in 1946 and for the next 17 years, Rieveschl received a 5% royalty from the proceeds of all sales of the drug, profits for which rose to about $6 million per year by the early 1960s.

Before eventually leaving Parke-Davis, Rieveschl rose to the position of Vice President of Commercial Development. However, he had become disillusioned with the corporate world, and, ultimately, he missed life in academia and Cincinnati, and returned to the University of Cincinnati in 1970, taking the position of Vice President of Research and Special Projects. He stayed at the University until 1982, when he retired, but not before having started a Foundation for the University that continues to provide financial support for the growth and pursuit of special projects at UC.

George Rieveschl was a man of many interests. He knew people from all over and was involved in a diverse array of business, community, and philanthropic activities. He sat on numerous boards, often chemistry or pharmaceutical companies, but there were others, such as International Wine Importers, as he was a wine aficionado. He was heavily involved with the Literary Club in Cincinnati, and presented papers there and collected written material to take with him and share with his fellow club members. His love of art came through in his commitments to the Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM), the Contemporary Art Center, the Taft Museum, as well as other institutions and projects in and around the city. He donated numerous art pieces to CAM, and funded an art gallery space there.

What many do not know though, is that Rieveschl continued to pursue his craft throughout his life, even though he never became a professional artist. He painted a series of landscapes, several pieces of abstract art, designed holiday cards to send to friends and family, and not to mention the hundreds of doodles that exist in the Rieveschl archives collection, most of which are quite elaborate. His doodles are an indication of the level of thought processes running through his mind so much of the time, and his commitment to focusing on the tasks at hand (doodling has been show to help focus attention).

Rieveschl's personal life was as complex as the rest of his life. He married his first wife, Betty, in the late 1930s. The couple had two sons, Jan L. (now a retired clinical psychologist), and Gary (a landscape, installation artist). Rieveschl and his first wife divorced amicably in 1968. In 1972, Rieveschl married a second time to Joan. They were married until 1996, when they divorced. In March 1999, Rieveschl married a third and final time to Ellen, who was still happily married to him at the time of his death on September 27, 2007.

Rieveschl collected many friends throughout his life, which is evidenced by the vast amount of personal correspondence in the collection. Notable friends include Joe Williams, who Rieveschl met at Parke-Davis, Joe Steger of the University of Cincinnati, and Warren Bennis, also of UC, to name just a few.

Finding Aid and Organization of Collection by
Anna K. Heran, Archivist
Anne Ryckbost, Archives Intern
February 16, 2010

Scope and Content Notes

The Rieveschl archives was donated to the Lloyd Library and Museum and delivered to the library in approximately 2 batches. The first part of the donation was received while Rieveschl was still living and which he went through before sending to the library. The second, larger, portion was received posthumously. Processing was not begun until all materials were received. Material arrived in a largely unorganized state, though there were pockets of like materials, such as those for the research group HARP and the Literary Club, as well as materials on Benadryl®. After an initial assessment and inventory of the collection, an organizational scheme was devised, the results of which can be seen below in the Series and Subseries listing. Approximately half of the archival materials cover Rieveschl's professional development and career. The rest is largely divided between Rieveschl's philanthropic work (and awards related to that) and personal projects and correspondence.

Along with the approximately 65 linear feet of materials donated, there were several hundred books donated. These were weeded for topics of interest to the library. The ones that were maintained in the Lloyd collection can be found in the online catalog, by searching for "local" call number, "Rieveschl Collection." These include Rieveschl's textbooks in chemistry, later scientific works on the environment, ornithology and climate, history of medicine and more.

Series and Subseries Listing

click on the series or subseries of interest to go to that part of the inventory

Series A: Biographical/Early Life Materials: This series includes personal memorabilia from Rieveschl's childhood, materials relating to family history, as well as mementos he collected that were his mother's (see Series I for some of these materials). Arranged chronologically. 8 folders.
Series B: Educational Materials: This series includes an array of educational materials from throughout Rieveschl's advanced educational pursuits, including materials from the Ohio Mechanics Institute and Rieveschl’s Graphic Arts degree pursuit, and his school notes and materials from his time at the University of Cincinnati, where he obtained advanced degrees in chemistry. This series also includes alumni materials from both OMI and UC, which cover the era beginning after his graduation and continues all the way up to 2007. Course materials are arranged chronologically and alumni materials are arranged alphabetically by subject. Approx. 7 boxes.
Series C: Professional Career: This series covers Rieveschl's gamut of professional experiences, from his early days in Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati as a professor and researcher; through his move to Parke-Davis (P-D) and his career there as both a scientist and administrator; his post P-D career as a consultant for various companies in the Chemical industry as well as other fields of endeavor; and back to the University of Cincinnati, where he served the University as an administrator, and where he made connections that got him involved in a research group that came to be known as HARP, for Henry J. Heimlich, M.D., Neil Armstrong, Rieveschl, and Edward Patrick, M.D., Ph.D.
- Subseries 1: University of Cincinnati: This subseries includes Rieveschl's first period of employment at the University of Cincinnati, the years immediately following his graduation from UC in 1940. He was a professor and researcher during this time. This is also when Benadryl was first developed. Materials largely include research notes on a variety of subjects, teaching and student materials, and correspondence. 4 1/2 boxes and 8 volumes.

Subseries 2: Parke-Davis: Based on what Parke-Davis had seen of Rieveschl as a researcher (P-D did the testing on Benadryl), they offered him a position in 1943, which he took. Rieveschl worked at P-D until the mid-1960s, eventually rising to a Vice Presidential position at the company. Arranged topically and chronologically within the topic; Correspondence arranged alphabetically. 13 boxes.
Subseries 3: University of Cincinnati: In 1970, Rieveschl returned to his alma mater, UC. He came in as Vice President for Special Projects and initially worked for $1 per year. His great accomplishment at UC in this second period of employment was his work in establishing the McMicken Society/UC Foundation, which worked to encourage successful graduates (like Rieveschl himself) to give back to the University which had given them their starts. Materials include administrative papers, correspondence, subject files, and publications. Arranged topically and chronologically within the topic; Correspondence arranged alphabetically, 5 boxes.
Subseries 4: HARP: HARP was a research entity (see above), with which Rieveschl was involved. Papers include correspondence, clippings about the other team members - particularly Heimlich and Patrick, HARP activities, and research information about various projects undertaken by the team. Bulk of materials covers the early to mid-1970s. Other information, particularly related to Armstrong, can be found in general UC materials, as well as personal correspondence and clippings files. Arranged topically, 4 boxes.
Subseries 5: Businesses and Boards (including Consultations): These materials cover a variety of business activities conducted by Rieveschl. He served as a professional consultant to a variety of pharmaceutical/chemical companies, such as Sandoz. Rieveschl was also on numerous governing boards, was shareholder in several ventures, and participated in other similar business activities. Those records are held in this series, and they overlap in time with other professional activities, particularly the era in which Rieveschl was a VP at UC. Arranged alphabetically by business name. 6 1/2 boxes.

Series D: Publications: Scientific publications by Rieveschl from the 1930s and 1940s. Arranged chronologically. 2 folders.
Series E: Organizations: This series includes materials from organizations to which Rieveschl belonged, including fraternities, the Literary Club, of which Rieveschl was an active member, and many other national and local, community and professional groups. Series is organized alphabetically by organization name. Approx. 10 boxes.
Series F: Philanthropy: Dr. Rieveschl was generous to many institutions, giving of both time and money. This series contains correspondence, clippings, and reports related to institutions to which Rieveschl donated. Arranged alphabetically by institution name. 9 boxes.
Series G: Personal Finances: This series includes materials on a housing investment project in Ronda, Spain. (2) 1/2-sized boxes (see also Oversized series).
Series H: Personal Life: This series covers a variety of topics, including awards, personal correspondence, miscellaneous ephemera, more recent materials on Benadryl®, and clippings, which are an integral part of Rieveschl's personality. He collected them on topics of interest to himself, sent them to friends and colleagues, and became known for his "clipping service." This series also includes Rieveschl's doodles and drawings, which are numerous. They can be found throughout the collection, but those in this series are loose and were unattached to other items. Subseries are ordered alphabetically by topic.
- Subseries 1: Awards received: Includes award letters, correspondence/congratulatory notes, clippings, and other related materials. 1 box (see also Oversize series)
- Subseries 2: Benadryl – clippings and later information: Includes articles, clippings, reports, and other materials related to Benadryl developments after Rieveschl left Parke-Davis, including the 60th Anniversary celebration of Benadryl's release onto the pharmaceutical market. 1/2 box.
- Subseries 3: Bios and Resumes: Biographical information on Rieveschl from the 1940s to 1990s. 2 folders.
- Subseries 4: Clippings: General clippings on both Rieveschl and miscellaneous topics. Organized chronologically (Rieveschl clippings first, others second). 1 1/2 boxes.
- Subseries 5: Correspondence: Personal correspondence from friends, family, and colleagues. Organized alphabetically by last name, except a group of letters where only the first name of the correspondent is known, which are organized alphabetically by first name. 13 1/2 boxes.
- Subseries 6: Drawings/Doodles: A collection of Rieveschl's various casual drawings and doodles. 1/2 box.
- Subseries 7: Ephemera/Hobbies/Photographs: Includes golf memorabilia, dinner menus and programs, postcards, and other assorted ephemera. Approximately 1/2 box (see also Oversized series).
  Click to view the Digital Photo Collection Exhibit (these exist outside of the physical photo collection)
- Subseries 8: Notes: Various project notes. Arranged alphabetically by topic. 5 folders.
- Subseries 9: Research interests: Primarily scientific reprints on various topics of interest to Rieveschl, but which were not pursued elsewhere. Arranged alphabetically by article title. 4 folders.
Series I: Oversize/3-Dimensional items.
- Subseries 1: Medicine bottles: This includes UC and Parke-Davis era Benadryl versions along with other medication and pharmaceutical samples. 2 boxes.
- Subseries 2: Personal Finances: Includes architectural drawings from Spain development. 1 box.
- Subseries 3: Awards/Certificates/Plaques/Diplomas: These items include a variety of paper and 3 dimensional awards received by Rieveschl over the period of his professional life. It also includes various diplomas from OMI, UC, and others. 8 boxes.
- Subseries 4: Ephemera/Hobbies/Photographs: Includes oversize clippings, photographs, drawings and doodles, various mementos and memorabilia, Rieveschl's pipe collection. 11 boxes.
  Click to view the Digital Photo Collection Exhibit (these exist outside of the physical photo collection)
- Subseries 5: Research Interests: Photographs from Columbia University, Fine Arts I research materials. 1 box.
- Subseries 6: Academic Regalia: Includes caps, robes and hoods, from various honorary degree awards. 3 large boxes.
Appendix: Discarded materials list: The appendix contains lists of discarded reprints that are held in the Lloyd collection in their original published form. Organized by topic.

Click here to download the inventory in pdf

George Rieveschl, Jr., Papers, 1916-2007 Collection No. 19

George Rieveschl, Jr., Papers, 1916-2007
Collection No. 19