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Charles B. Knox Co. (Later: Charles B. Knox Gelatine Co.; Knox Gelatine, Inc.).

 Sub-Series — Box: 1, Folder: 10

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Culinary Pamphlet Collection is an artificial collection created in January 2011. The collection includes small publications and pamphlets created and distributed by culinary, appliance, and other food-related companies from about the 1870s to the 1990s. Most pamphlets contain advertisements, recipes, product information, testimonials, or some combination of all four.

The collection represents a diverse set of companies and products. Examples include items from the World War II era with recipes and tips for rationing and substituting for "Victory," publications featuring recipes using a specific kitchen appliance, weight loss hints from the National Dairy Council, and recipe books produced by heating and air conditioning vendors as advertising. The majority of titles in the collection relate to specific food products, especially flour, baking powder, baking soda, and various gelatines like Knox and Jell-O.

Dates

  • c. 1870s-1990s

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The materials in the collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 8.6 Cubic Feet (8 boxes; 1 oversize folder)

Bibliography

  • "Dainty Desserts for Dainty People." 1915.
  • "Mrs. Knox's 'Be Fit Not Fat' Recipes." 1939.
  • "Salad Sponge Delight." 1930.
  • "Bring Down the Butcher's Bill." 1933. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "Knox Gelatine Desserts Salads Candies and Frozen Dishes." 1933. (2 copies.)
  • "Family Ticked to Greater Meal Variety." 1934. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "Knox Jell." 1936.
  • "Presenting Knox Quickies: Speedy, Easy Recipes for Delicious Knox Salads and Desserts." 1941.
  • "Mrs. Knox's Top 20 Delicious Salads and Desserts Voted Family Favorites in a Nation-Wide Poll." 1942.
  • "Knox Sparkling Gelatine Recipes: Salads, Desserts, Pies, Candies." 1943.
  • "Make Rations Go Further." c.1941-1945. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "Wartime Menu Helps." c.1941-1945. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "The Secret of Better Chiffon Pies." 1946. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "Ever Try Peanut Butter Pie?" 1949. [mini-pamphlet] (2 copies.)
  • "Knox Does Wonders with Leftovers." 1949. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "An All-Around Dish!" Series No. 1. 1952. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "'Extra Special' for Company Meals." Series No. 18. 1952. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "For Sunday Night Supper!" Series No. 5. 1952. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "Serve Salads This Way." Series No. 11. 1952. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "Knox Dishes are Good Eating that's Good for You!" 1955. [mini-pamphlet]
  • "Knox Eat and Reduce Plan." c.1960.
  • "Do You Really Want to Lose Weight? Then Here's the Knox Eat and Reduce Plan." 1962.
  • Knox, Rose M. (Mrs. Charles B.). "Food Economy: Recipes for Left Overs, Plain Desserts, and Salads."
  • "Better Meals with Gel-Cookery: Budget Recipes for Main Dishes-Salads and Desserts." (2 copies.)
  • [Knox On-Camera advertisement.] [mini-pamphlet]
  • "Knox Sparkling Gelatine." [Two variations of a small tri-fold.]
  • "New Pineapple-Coconut Delight!" [mini-pamphlet]
  • "19 Star Recipes for Delicious Pies and Candies."
  • "Recipes that Make Reputations." [mini-pamphlet]
  • "13 Wonderful Knox Recipes Children Love."
  • "32 Recipes Presented in a Brand New Way!" [mini-pamphlet]
  • "Man-Pleaser Salads from the Knox Gelatine Kitchens." 1938.
  • "Knox Gelatine Desserts, Salads, Candies, and Frozen Dishes." 1936.
  • "Don't Let Butter Rationing Scare You!" 1942.
  • "Reducing Diets and Recipes." 1942. [2 copies].
  • "Low Salt Diet Fortified with Knox Gelatine."
  • "Control Your Weight with Knox Gelatine."
  • "Good Looking Cooking: A Guide to the Use of Unflavored Gelatine for Students."
  • "Fresh, Real Desserts to enjoy while keeping the waistline trim."

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308