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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 171 Collections and/or Records:

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

William S. Tippett Letter

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-060
Scope and Content

The collection consists of a single letter from Sgt William S. Tippett to his wife, Maggie. Written from a parole camp in Annapolis, Maryland, the letter opens with Tippett's comments on news from home. A majority of the letter, however,details his stay in Belle Island prison (Richmond) from September 1863 until early March 1864. In particular, he describes the food (or lack of) and the poor conditions.

Dates: 1864 - 1864

True & Blanchard Receipt

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2024-004
Abstract

The True & Blanchard Receipt addressed to E. T. Goodnough is dated Febuary 26, 1894. The receipt includes a list of items and their prices bought over the course of a year, it records the payment date of April 16th.

Dates: 1894