Pet Milk Company (Later: Pet Incorporated).
Scope and Content
This folder also includes pamphlets from other companies purchased by Pet Milk Company in the early 20th century, including Sego Milk Products Company (owned by the Utah Condensed Milk Company), bought in 1925, and the Mountain Pass Canning Company.
Dates
- c. 1870s-1990s
Language of Materials
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Historical Information
The Pet Milk Company first began as the Helvetia Milk Condensing Company in 1885. In 1923, it was renamed Pet Milk Company, after its best-selling brand. After World War II and through the 1960s, it expanded into other markets, acquiring a variety of food-product-based companies in the United States and Canada.
Extent
From the Collection: 8.6 Cubic Feet (8 boxes; 1 oversize folder)
Bibliography
- "What to Serve for 2 or 4 or 6." 1936.
- "Tempting Low Cost Meals for 2 or 4 or 6." c.1940
- "Money-Saving Meals for 2 or 4 or 6." c.1949.
- "Let's Bake Bread." 1962.
- Taylor, Mary Lee. "Thrifty Dishes for 2 or 4 or 6."
- Taylor, Mary Lee. "Tempting Dishes the Easy Way for 2 or 4 or 6."
- Taylor, Mary Lee. "Better Meals in Less Time...for Less Money." 1942.
- "Wartime Desserts that Make the Most of Your Ration Points and Money."
- Taylor, Mary Lee. "Meatless Main Dishes."
- "Pet Recipes."
- "Candies Made with Pet Evaporated Milk."
- "Frozen Desserts...Made with Pet Evaporated Milk."
- Taylor, Mary Lee. "Sparkle in Your Meals."
- "Cookies Cookies."
- "Candies."
- "Cakes Cakes Cakes."
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
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