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H.L. Armstrong Cocktail Recipe Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-021

Scope and Content

This binder includes a homemade, alphabetized collection of Prohibition-era cocktail recipes. The front page lists the date September 19th, 1932 and the creater, H.L. Armstrong. Recipes include "Bishop Potter," "Cafe Au Kirsch," "North Pole", and "Merry Widow."

Dates

  • 1932

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

This item is in the public domain. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This binder includes a homemade, alphabetized collection of Prohibition-era cocktail recipes. The front page lists the date September 19th, 1932, and the creator, H.L. Armstrong.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased by Special Collections and Unviersity Archives in January 2024.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the H.L. Armstrong Cocktail Recipe Book by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the H.L. Armstrong Cocktail Recipe Book was completed in February 2024.

Title
H.L. Armstrong Cocktail Recipe Book, 1932
Status
Completed
Author
Samathana Burgress, Intern, and Kira Dietz, Archivist
Date
2024 (CC0 1.0)
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