History of Food and Drink
Found in 159 Collections and/or Records:
Hertford Receipt Book, 1800-1833 (Ms2008-027)
Ann A. Hertzler Collection
The Ann A. Hertzler Collection contains biographical information, publications, project and subject files, and artifacts relating to Hertzler's professional career at the University of Missouri-Columbia (1974-1980) and Virginia Tech (1980-2001). Particular areas of emphasis are children's health and nutrition, food and food programs, and Extension publications from both colleges.
L. M. Hoffman & Co. Sugar Auction Broadside
The L. M. Hoffman & Co. Sugar Auction Broadside is an advertisement for a sugar and molasses auction that was to be held by the company at 12 o' clock on March 30th, 1861. The advertisement contains information on the location of the auction, and the amount of sugar and molasses to be sold.
Home Remedies Manual
This collection is a circa 1921 home remedies manual created by Samuel Hodgkins, a New York farmer. The manual contains recipes for making household items like paint and illness remedies for both humans and horses.
Hotel Roanoke Menus
June 1942 menu, Hotel Roanoke Congratulates J. Ed Brown...60 Years Service, is signed by J. Ed Brown. Leather bound menu is undated. Assorted menus from reopened Hotel Roanoke, 1993.
Household Management Ledger
The collection consists of a daybook containing recipes, household remedies, and household cleaning tips, both handwritten and clipped from newspapers.
How to Cook a Husband Manuscript Book
This collection consists of a book entitled, A Novel Recipe “How to Cook a Husband,” ca. 1880. Intended for newlywed women, the book’s popular recipe contains metaphors that compare treating a husband well to cooking a good meal.
Ivanhoe, Virginia, Moonshine Still Glass Plate
This collection contains a glass plate with the image of a moonshine still near Ivanhoe, Virginia, c.1932. There are also two black and white prints from the plate.
J. E. Cooley [New York] Advertising Broadside, 1863 (Ms2012-007)
J. H. Filbert Inc. Collection,
This collection includes coupons and promotional materials for the food products of J.H. Filbert Inc., dating from the late 1950s.