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History of Food and Drink

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Use this heading for collections that relate to the History of Food and Drink Collection, the Peacock-Harper Collection, the Ann Hertzler Children's Cookbook and Nutritional Literature Collection, the Cocktail History Collection, the Food Technology and Production Collection, and any materials related to social, economic, and domestic aspects of food and drink history.

Found in 160 Collections and/or Records:

Daisy Starbird Manuscript Cookbook

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2011-003
Abstract

The collection includes a manuscript cookbook containing recipes, home remedies, and crochet instructions written in several different hands.

Dates: c. 1905

State/Regional Home and Agricultural Publications,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-040
Scope and Content

The collection contains publications on topics including, but not limited to: war-time food use and victory gardens, home planning and organization, food and cooking, home demonstration, and household management. Although the emphasis in on Virginia state and local agencies, materials may also originate from around the United States.

Dates: 1934-present

Stimmel Distilling Company Form

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-028
Abstract

The Stimmel Distilling Company Form consists of a single form with a price list on one side and an order blank on the reverse.

Dates: c.1915

Strietmann Biscuit Co. Salesman Sample Catalogue

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-006
Abstract

This collection contains a salesman sample book displaying the products of Strietmann Biscuit Co. The book contains photos, both in color and in black and white, of the Strietmann factory and it's products. These products include a variety of cookies, biscuits, and crackers. The date of this item is unknown, but it likely dates from after 1943.

Dates: after 1943

Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds Promotional Materials,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2012-058
Abstract

The collection includes promotional materials for two Cumberland Packing Corporation Products: Sweet 'N Low and Butter Buds from 1979-1985.

Dates: 1979 - 1985

Hallett Swift Account Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-1988-106
Abstract

This collection consists of a single account book, apparently maintained by Hallett Swift, of Wareham, Massachusetts, detailing sales of produce (chiefly corn and potatoes) and other goods, with credits to customers for cash, goods, labor and services. Also used as recipe book, featuring both handwritten and clipped recipes.

Dates: 1837 - 1847

Fritz B. Talbot Diary

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2021-032
Abstract

This collecton contains the diary of Fritz Bradley Talbot who was a pioneer in pediatric medicine. Covers activities between May 1917 and June 1919, with particular entries around children's heath and Talbot's work with the Council of National Defense (CND) to establish a Committee on Child Welfare (CCW).

Dates: 1917 - 1919

The Greenbrier (Resort), West Virginia, Menus,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2015-002
Abstract

The collection contains 12 menus from lunches and dinners at the Greenbrier Resort (White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia) between 1973 and 1976, as well as one from a dinner in 1986.

Dates: 1973-1976, 1986

The Major School of Bartending Manual

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2019-008
Abstract

This binder contains a 1965 revised edition of a 1937 manual for students at the Los Angeles Modern Bartending School, later The Major School of Bartending. The manual has directions for tips and hints for bartenders, as well as a wide selection of standard and tropical cocktail recipes.

Dates: 1965

Thomas Family Recipe Books,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-030
Abstract

The collection contains two handwritten recipe books from the Thomas Family of Baltimore, Maryland. These cookbooks highlight Maryland specialities (oysters, clams, crabs, and terrapins), as well as preserves, cakes, puddings, and other dishes. The majority of the recipes range from the 1870s to the 1910s, but at least one dates back to 1831.

Dates: 1831, 1870s - 1910s