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Cocktail Mixing Notebook (Typed)

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-082

Scope and Content

This is a notebook of typed cocktail recipes, with a calendar on the front dated in 1945. The recipes are organized alphabetically, and cover a wide variety of cocktails. The spirits utilized in these cocktails include gin, rum, whiskey, brandy, and vodka. There are also a selection of less common recipes and 'Tropical' drinks.

Dates

  • c.1945

Language of Materials

This cocktail mixing notebook is typed in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This is a notebook of typed cocktail recipes, with a calender on the front dated in 1945.

Source of Acquisition

The collection was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in July of 2024.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Cocktail Mixing Notebook (Typed) 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 Cocktail Mixing Notebook (Typed) was completed in September 2025.

Title
Cocktail Mixing Notebook (Typed), c.1945
Status
Completed
Author
Jess Spratley, Graduate Assistant, and Kira Dietz, Archivist
Date
2025 (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