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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 172 Collections and/or Records:

Handwritten/Compiled Recipe Book (Portland, Oregon)

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2017-059
Abstract

The collection consists of a binder with compiled, handwritten and typed recipes, almost all of which are for pickles, relishes, and a few other pickled, canned, or preserved items.

Dates: n.d.

Elvira Jane Hanna Receipt Book,

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2013-052
Abstract

The collection contains a book holding both recipes and medical receipts, likely written by an Elvira Jane Hanna whose name is signed on many of the volume's pages. The recipes include Sweet Potato Waffles, Turtle Soup, Bacon Frase, Ginger Beer, Cottage Pudding, Panada, Arrow Root Jelly, Oyster Pie, and Election Cake.

Dates: mid 19th century

Hauser Institute of New York City Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2022-064
Abstract

This collection contains booklets and broadsides related to the Hauser Institute of New York City, conducted by food scientist Gayelord Hauser (1895-1984). They contain pseudoscientific instructions related to health and nutrition.

Dates: 1929-1930, undated

Helen Cushen High School Notebook

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2021-030
Abstract

This collection contains a notebook from high school, probably from a home economics class. It contains notes, recipes, and information about cooking and likely belonged to Helen Cushen, whose name appears on it in several locations. Although not clearly dated, the item is likely from about 1922-1926.

Dates: c.1922-1926

Hertford Receipt Book

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2008-027
Abstract

This collection consist of a handwritten book from Hertford, England, containing recipes for home remedies, household items, rat poison, cakes, breads, meats, stews, beverages (ales), and more.

Dates: 1800 - 1833

Hertford Receipt Book, 1800-1833 (Ms2008-027)

 Digital Work
Identifier: Ms2008-027_HertfordReceiptBook

Ann A. Hertzler Collection

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2001-004
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1863 - 2013; Majority of material found within (Bulk 1974-2000)

L. M. Hoffman & Co. Sugar Auction Broadside

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-132
Abstract

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.

Dates: 1861

Home Remedies Manual

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2010-073
Abstract

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.

Dates: c. 1921

Hotel Roanoke Menus

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: Ms-1999-009
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: c.1942-1993