The Research

This page contains media from Harvey Wiley’s work and life story that I have collected over the years.

The Dining Room of "The Poison Squad"

Dr. Wiley, William S. Carter (cook), Poison Squad volunteers

Dr. Wiley weighing food at the laboratory table with William S. Carter (cook and first black scientist for the FDA), surrounded by Poison Squad volunteers.

William Carter, Poison Squad cook & waiter

William Carter in the Poison Squad kitchen.

Division Of Chemisty Facility 1890-1898

Division Of Chemistry Facility, 1890-1898

Bureau of Chemistry Staff, 1890.

Bureau of Chemistry Staff, 1890. From left to right: M. Fuller, --- Wheeler, unknown, Edgar Richards, A.E. Knorr, T.C. Trescot, William Frear, H.W. Wiley, John Dugan and C.A. Crampton.

Food and Drug Inspectors in Milk Creamery

Food and Drug Inspectors in a Creamery.

Bureau of Chemistry building, 1910-1935.

Bureau of Chemistry Facility, 1910-1935.

Theodore Roosevelt with Cabinet.

Theodore Roosevelt with Cabinet.

1900 Outdoor Food Market, 7th Street Penn. Ave., Washington D.C.

1900 Outdoor Food Market, 7th Street Penn. Ave., Washington D.C.

The White House in 1906.

The White House in 1906.

Center Market Interior in Washington, D.C.

Center Market Interior in Washington, D.C.