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ACCESSION NUMBER   976:0021:0079
CATEGORY   Business, Retail
SUBCATEGORY   Drugstore/Pharmacy
TITLE   Sun Pharmacy
DESCRIPTION   Interior view of Sun Pharmacy located at 424 N. Chaparral and Schatzel Street in Corpus Christi, Texas. Two men stand behind a long display counter containing Max-Sellers Smokers, Travis Club, Optimo, El Trelles, Roi-Tan (reduced to 5¢ from 10¢), and Cremo (three for 10¢). Also visible are boxes of Vick's cough drops, Baby Ruth candy, King candies, St. Joseph aspirin, and bottles of mineral water. Note the milk bottle on the counter with the sign "Milk Fund For Sick Babies / Girls Friendly Society." This shop was located in the same building as the City Bus Terminal. Hall's Budget Shop was located next door.
SUBJECT   Drugstores. (lcsh)
Interiors. (lctgm)
Men. (lcsh)
Sales personnel. (lctgm)
Stores, retail. (lcsh)
United States--Texas--Corpus Christi. (lcsh)