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Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?],

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-060

Scope and Content

The collection consists of a manuscript cookbook that includes a series of recipes dating from approximately 1840-1915. The recipes are characteristic of those found in the Mid-Atlantic region, including recipes for "Johnny Cakes", "Honey Cakes", and "Cruellers." Also included in the cookbook are recipes for wine, syrups, baked goods, and preservation and pickling instructions. Pasted amongst the recipes are newspaper clippings featuring advice columns and published recipes. Additional hand-written recipes have been pasted within the pages.

Dates

  • c.1840s-1915?

Access Restrictions

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Permission to publish material from Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic region?] must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection consists of a manuscript cookbook that includes a series of recipes dating from approximately 1840-1915.

Acquisition Information

Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?] was purchased by Special Collections in September 2012.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?] was completed in October 2012.

Title
Manuscript Cookbook [Mid-Atlantic Region?], c.1840s-1915?
Status
Completed
Author
Hannah Bochain, Student Assistant, and Kira A. Dietz, Archivist
Date
© 2012 Virginia Tech. All rights reserved.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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