Scope and Content From the Collection: The collection, a manuscript cookbook, dates to the late 19th century. Only some of the recipes are attributed. Named attributees include Mrs. E. J. Minor (it is unclear whether she created the cookbook or was simply the source for many recipes), Marion Harland (cookbook/household management author), Dr. Louis W. Minor, "mother's recipe book"/my mother, Mrs. Venable, Mrs. Gen(?) Maury, and others. The book has a full range of recipes, containing recipes for desserts, sauces,...