The collection is made up of material collected by Dr. Matuszak consisting of primary source material from various California pharmacies and research material about the history of pharmacy.

Dr. Alice Jean Matuszak was raised on a dairy farm in Ohio. The chemicals used on the farm sparked her interest in chemistry. She earned a bachelor of science in pharmacy and a master of science in pharmaceutical chemistry from Ohio State University, where she met husband Charles. She earned her doctor of philosophy in pharmaceutical chemistry from University of Kansas. Dr. Matuszak served on the University of the Pacific faculty 1963 until 2000.

54.5 linear feet

Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.

Collection open for research. Prescription Slips restricted until individuals have been deceased for 50 years or longer. In compliance with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)