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Isabel Davis Recipe Books and Loose Recipes

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2025-091

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a bound book of hand-written recipes and clipped recipes from newspapers, an unbound notebook of hand-written recipes, and loose recipes; both handwritten and clipped. The majority of the hand-written recipes in the bound book are primarily focused on baking, while the clippings included cover a wide vareity of recipes such as salads, dressings, main dishes, and desserts. The unbound book also provides an assortment of recipes in areas such as baking, salads, and meat dishes. The loose recipes also offer a wide veriety dishes and information. Several of the clippings provide dates and have adverttisements and other news attached. Content Warning: This collection contains materials gathered that users may find distressing or offensive, including racist language and imagery in included newspaper clippings. Please engage with the materials at your discretion.

Dates

  • Creation: 1910s-1930s

Language of Materials

The materials in this collection are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

The copyright status of this collection is unknown. Copyright restrictions may apply. Contact Special Collections and University Archives for assistance in determining the use of these materials.

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Full Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

This collection consists of a bound book of hand-written recipes and clipped recipes from newspapers, an unbound notebook of hand-written recipes, and loose recipes; both handwritten and clipped.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased by Virginia Tech Special Collections and Archives in August of 2020.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Isabel Davis Recipe Books and Loose Recipes 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 Isabel Davis Recipe Books and Loose Recipes was completed in April 2026.

Title
Isabel Davis Recipe Books and Loose Recipes, 1910s-1930s
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