This booklet contains information on the history of the APhA Convention badges worn by meeting registrants from 1879 to 1940. With the exception of the years 1886, 1891,1894, 1911, and 1916 there are photos of the badges worn during this period. In addition the booklet contains information concerning the early precursor to the lapel pin, the “gold ladder badges,” popular from 1884-1925 and the recently, 1985, instituted lapel pin.
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