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Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis
No full textIn May 1876 the Colonel established Eli Lilly and Company in downtown Indianapolis. The small pharmaceutical house quickly prospered and within five years, sales totaled more than $80, 000.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana Eli Lilly and Company - The Lilly Men Journe
Eli Lilly
No full textJosiah's eldest son, Eli Lilly, Jr., had begun working in the plant when he was only 10 years old. In 1907, he graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and joined the business. Eli focused his efforts on streamlining manufacturing and improving quality processes. He shared his father's goal of growing the business. Mr. Eli, as he became known, is credited with implementing straight-line production, which greatly increased productivity.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana Eli Lilly and Company - The Lilly Men Journe
Eli Lilly, Son and Grandsons - Family Tree
No full textEach of the Lilly men served as president during the company's history. They were true leaders that inspired talented, loyal employees. With shrewd business skills they promoted continuous improvement in all aspects of the business. These extraordinary traits earned them the trust and respect of peers and subordinates. Their foresight, coupled with firsthand knowledge of day-to-day operations has accounted for the company's sustained success.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana Eli Lilly and Company - The Lilly Men Journe
Straight-line Production at Eli Lilly and Company
No full textJoshiah's eldest son, Eli Lilly Jr., had begun working in the plant when he was 10 years old. In 1907, he graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and joined the business. He focused his efforts on streamlining manufacturing and improving quality processes. He shared his father's goal of growing the business. Mr. Eli, as he became known, is credited with implementing straight-line production, which greatly increased productivity.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Eli Lilly and Company - The Lilly Men Journe
Captain Eli Lilly
No full textEli briefly served with the Indiana Volunteer Militia, and then got permission from the governor to organize an artillery battery. Throughout his Civil War career he led the Eighteenth Indiana Battery of Light Artillery. Serving under Colonel John T. Wilder, Eli fought at several battles, including Hoover's Gap and Chickamauga. Later he joined the Ninth Indiana Cavalry, serving with General George Jackson. Eli mustered out at the rank of colonel in 1865.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana Eli Lilly and Company - The Lilly Men Journe
Dr. J.F.R. MacLeod (left) and Dr. G.H.A. Clowes (right)
No full textAt this crucial point, Eli Lilly and Company stepped in. Dr. G.H.A. Clowes, research director for Lilly Research Laboratories, approached the head of the department of physiology at Toronto, Professor James J.R. Macleod, about a collaboration to mass-produce the life-saving hormone. However, university officials, afraid of fraud and exploitation and reluctant to engage in a partnership to mass-produce the drug rejected the offer.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana Eli Lilly and Company - Insulin Journe
Lilly Custom of Philanthropy
No full textEli Lilly and Company has a long, rich history of reaching out to those in need. When disaster has struck around the globe, Lilly has reached out to help the victims. Whether through monetary contributions or donations of pharmaceuticals, Lilly has been, and continues to be, committed to lending a hand. Serving the community by providing funds and volunteer support has always been a priority. The company and its employees have been engaged in nearly every major community initiative.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Eli Lilly and Company - Philanthropy Journe
Incorporation of Lilly Endowment
No full textAnother example of Lilly's commitment to providing much-needed assistance was the establishment of Lilly Endownment. In the 1930s, Eli Lilly proposed to family members that they establish a philanthropic foundation independent of the company. With gifts of stock from the family as its capital, Lilly Endowment, Inc. received its Indiana charter as a non-profit corporation in 1937. Its objective was to make grants for "the promotion and support of religious, educational, or charitable purposes."Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Eli Lilly and Company - Philanthropy Journe
Artist's Rendering of the Good Samaritan Drugstore, Lafayette, Indiana
No full textLafayette was filled with interesting sights and shops. One shop in particular, the Good Samaritan Drugstore, captured Eli Lilly's attention. He was fascinated by the workings of the drugstore and expressed an interest in becoming a pharmacologist. Caleb knew the proprietor, Henry Lawrence, and persuaded him to apprentice Eli for four years or until he earned a certificate of proficiency.Use of this image is restricted to projects related to Destination Indiana. IHS may not reproduce.Destination Indiana Eli Lilly and Company - The Lilly Men Journe
Charles Best and Dr. Frederick Banting
No full textIn 1920, Dr. Frederick Banting, a young Canadian surgeon, and his assistant Charles Best, developed a pancreatic extract, insulin, that saved the life of a 14-year-old boy with diabetes. However, the Toronto team could produce small doses of insulin. Dr. James B. Collip, professor of biochemistry at Edmonton University, joined the effort. Declaring he was unable to solve the problem of potency loss and instability, he withdrew from the project.Destination Indiana Eli Lilly and Company - Insulin Journe
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