Harvey W. Wiley papers, 1878-2003 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Scope and Contents: This collection covers the career of the 'Father of the FDA,' Dr. Harvey W. Wiley. Harvey Wiley was a professor of chemistry and physics at Purdue University from 1874 - 1883. He went on to become the chief chemist at the USDA and was instrumental in passing the federal Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906. He later worked at the Good Housekeeping Magazine Labs and established the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval. This collection contains correspondence and articles written by Wiley and articles and correspondence regarding Wiley.